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Nation & World

Nigeria interrupts newspapers

‘Grave security implications’ given as the rationale

June 7, 2014

Nation & World

Return to happiness, says Thailand’s military junta

Military censors partisan media on both sides

June 7, 2014

Nation & World

World Briefs

BAGHDAD – A series of car bombs exploded across Iraq’s capital Saturday night, killing at least 52 people in a…

June 7, 2014

Nation & World

How sweet it is … to be Ukraine’s president

‘The Chocolate King’ lays out goals in inaugural address

June 7, 2014

Business

Energy-efficiency could be within your means

Sustainable homes growing popular with homebuilders, buyers

June 6, 2014

Local News

Dayplanner Saturday

La Plata County Humane Society’s 12th annual Adopt-a-thon, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., 1111 South Camino del Rio. Gentle Yoga in Oxford,…

June 6, 2014

Local News

State revises confinement regulations

Isolation of mentally ill prisoners banned

June 6, 2014

Local News

For Durango veteran, D-Day aftermath proves unforgettable

Pete Ferrari, 97, was part of the 863rd Battalion that arrived at the beaches of Normandy 30 days after D-Day.…

June 6, 2014

Local News

Rail Rangers illuminate the ride

Volunteers answer questions, spin stories on train to Silverton

June 6, 2014

Local News

Local Briefs

The High Noon Rotary Club will meet from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino…

June 6, 2014

Local News

Congress hashes out plans to fix VA woes

Just a mile down the road, Congress hammered out proposals this week aimed at fixing a broken Veterans Affairs system.…

June 6, 2014

Local News

The Blotter

Friday 12:07 a.m. A man with a knife was arrested for menacing at Joelâ€™s, 119 West Eighth Street. Thursday 6:58…

June 6, 2014

Regional News

All pot businesses need now is blessing from U.S. Treasury

new Colorado law, industry hopes to relieve itself of its cash hoard

June 6, 2014

Local News

Good timing ‘kept this fire small’

Members of the Upper Pine Fire Protection District and the Columbine Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest managed…

June 6, 2014

Local News

Judge dismisses claim against 9-R district

alleged son was wrongly disciplined for running race

June 6, 2014

Local News

I need a home

Two-month-old Adam is one of about 70 cats and dogs available for adoption at the La Plata County Humane Society’s…

June 6, 2014

Nation & World

More doctors leaning toward Democrats

The first rigorous look at donor doctors also finds they’ve become increasingly generous, with political contributions surging to almost $200…

June 6, 2014

Nation & World

VA head vows to protect whisteblowers in agency

Acting Secretary of Veterans Affairs Sloan Gibson says the agtency will be reaching out to veterans who have been waiting…

June 6, 2014

Nation & World

Ike’s granddaughter thanks vets

Susan Eisenhower, center, the granddaughter of supreme allied commander Dwight D. Eisenhower, says the world would be much different today…

June 6, 2014

Nation & World

Nation Briefs

WASHINGTON – U.S. employers added 217,000 jobs in May, a substantial gain for a fourth straight month, fueling hopes the…

June 6, 2014

Nation & World

World recalls ‘longest day’

Morley Piper, 90, a member of U.S. 29th Infantry Division that stormed ashore Omaha Beach 70 years ago, is one…

June 6, 2014

Nation & World

Putin calls for Ukraine cease-fire

Friday’s D-Day ceremonies in France afforded a chance for Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, to meet with world leaders for…

June 6, 2014

Nation & World

World Briefs

KABUL, Afghanistan – The front-runner for the Afghan presidency narrowly escaped assassination Friday when two bombs struck his convoy as…

June 6, 2014

Business

How tightening your home can save you money

A home energy audit can help homeowners cut their electricity bills by eliminating leaks and other sources of wasted energy…

June 6, 2014