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‘Bridge to the past’

Durango’s buildings have rich histories

June 16, 2014

Nation & World

U.S. health care is dead last in 11-nation survey

America expected to improve under Obamacare

June 16, 2014

Local News

Dayplanner Wednesday

Durango Nature Studies Wee Walk About, preschool nature walk, 10-11 a.m., $5, Rotary Park, 769-1800. The American Legion will serve…

June 16, 2014

Regional News

Region Briefs

Curious antelope stand in a sea of evening primrose just off of Colorado Highway 14 and Weld County Road 90…

June 16, 2014

Nation & World

High court rules against ‘straw purchasers’ of guns

The 5-4 decision upheld two lower courts that had ruled against so-called straw purchasers, even though the justices acknowledged that…

June 16, 2014

Local News

Local Briefs

A property-tax exemption is available for the tax year 2014, affecting taxes payable in 2015 for qualifying seniors, the surviving…

June 16, 2014

Local News

County commission coming to Bayfield Monday evening

All community members are invited to come ask questions, present concerns, or discuss items of interest with the commissioners. “We…

June 16, 2014

Local News

Don’t touch the baby animals

wildlife likely aren’t abandoned, don’t need help

June 16, 2014

Local News

Smoky haze coming from New Mexico fire

Southwestern Colorado is under a Red Flag Warning Monday and Tuesday, due to forecasted low humidity and high winds. So…

June 16, 2014

Nation & World

GM recalls 3.4M more cars for ignition problems

GM said in a statement Monday that the switches can rotate out of “run” if the key has excess weight…

June 16, 2014

Nation & World

Kenya gunmen targeted non-Muslims

Al-Shabab, a Somali al-Qaida-linked group, claimed responsibility for the hours-long assault on Mpeketoni in which 48 people were killed. The…

June 16, 2014

Nation & World

Obama to sign order extending gays’ protections

President Barack Obama plans to sign an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against employees on the basis of…

June 16, 2014

Local News

Nights at Jersey Jim lookout set record in online auction

Add in the charity angle, and here’s what you get: Winning bids of $195 and $205 for a night in…

June 16, 2014

Local News

Pollinator week takes flight with talk

Importance of bees is subject tonight

June 16, 2014

Local News

Vacation rental approval may not be end

may wait for possible repeal effort

June 16, 2014

Local News

Plea deal struck in propane tank murder

Silvadu1-i-syn Richard Silva, 32, faces 20 to 28 years in prison when he is sentenced Aug. 11 by 6th Judicial…

June 16, 2014

Nation & World

U.S. considers Iraqi options

Secretary of State John Kerry says the United States might consider using drone strikes to stem the advance of Sunni…

June 16, 2014

Nation & World

IMF lowers estimate of U.S. economic growth in 2014

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde says Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen should increase the number of news conferences…

June 16, 2014

Local News

USS Mesa Verde in Persian Gulf

The ship, an amphibious transport dock, is named for the national park west of Durango. It was commissioned in 2007…

June 16, 2014

Local News

N.M. fire forces residents to leave

Southwest Colorado skies fill with smoke

June 16, 2014

Local News

Look out!

parking policy will boot vehicle after first unpaid ticket

June 15, 2014

Local News

Accident on Highway 3

On Monday, Durango Fire Protection District firefighters tended to an occupant of a 2001 Nissan Altima driven by Durango resident…

June 15, 2014

Regional News

Patients object to medical pot changes in N.M.

More than 200 people packed a hearing by the Health Department to comment on the revisions proposed by Gov. Susana…

June 15, 2014

Local News

Zane Grey followers mosey into Durango

Author’s prolific legacy remains alive decades beyond his death

June 15, 2014