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Chicago Arab activist under scrutiny from past DETROIT – A Chicago activist might plead guilty in Detroit to failing to…

May 17, 2014

Nation & World

In Kentucky Senate race, primary previews November

2014 will be close race; 6 seats can sway Congress

May 17, 2014

Nation & World

Senate candidates campaign in Georgia’s GOP stronghold

potential winner is from district with many votes

May 17, 2014

Nation & World

Surviving Turkish miner says company to blame

owners tipped off up to a week before inspection, says lawmaker

May 17, 2014

Nation & World

World Briefs

Thousands of people welcomed India’s next prime minister in the capital New Delhi on Saturday after he led his party…

May 17, 2014

Nation & World

Summit talks of Boko Haram

Terrorist group kills 40 in Nigerian village

May 17, 2014

Nation & World

Firefighters gain ground in California

winds help crews gain control

May 17, 2014

Nation & World

Lao defense chief among five killed in plane crash

to country’s secrecy, news of tragedy came from neighbor Thailand

May 17, 2014

Nation & World

Eastern Ukrainians criticize Kiev in talks

show the majority supports a united Ukraine

May 17, 2014

Nation & World

Life expectancy up worldwide

U.S. doesn’t show up on top-10 list

May 17, 2014

Nation & World

Organic farmers in Oregon wage battle over GMOs

State’s governor signed legislation barring counties from enacting bans

May 17, 2014

Local News

Local Briefs

Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County and the Universal Unitarian Fellowship will host students from Western Kentucky University through…

May 17, 2014

Local News

Climbers harness solar power

But when professional climbers Cedar Wright and Alex Honnold incorporated their climbing adventures with installing solar-power capabilities on homes and…

May 17, 2014

Local News

Dancing with the Durango Stars

Robert Mestas, center, a client with Community Connections, and several volunteers prepare for Dancing with the Durango Stars on Friday…

May 16, 2014

Local News

The price of going organic

Bill increases support to help with certification process

May 16, 2014

Local News

Dayplanner Saturday

Gentle Yoga in Oxford, 9:30 a.m., County Road 513. Durango Nature Studies’ Nature Center open, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Durango Learning…

May 16, 2014

Regional News

Colorado to help terminally ill

‘Right To Try’ bill expands access to drugs

May 16, 2014

Local News

Curious about small hydro? Check this out

Workshop to explain changes to make water power appealing

May 16, 2014

Local News

The Blotter

Friday 12:21 a.m. A man was reportedly throwing trash at a Joelâ€™s bartender, 119 West Eighth Street. Thursday 2:59 p.m.…

May 16, 2014

Local News

Sen. Bennet comes to the rescue for area business

Economic hardship caused by pass rockslide to be eased with loans

May 16, 2014

Local News

Historic tour offered Saturday in Bayfield

The event is sponsored by the La Plata County Historic Preservation Review Commission to celebrate May as historic preservation month.…

May 16, 2014

Nation & World

Most drivers agree: You need to stop your texting

A new survey finds most people agree texting while driving is annoying to other drivers.Pat Wellenback/Associated Press Extremely annoying –…

May 16, 2014

Nation & World

GM agrees to $35M fine

The head of the nonprofit Center for Auto Safety says a $35 million fine General Motors has agreed to pay…

May 16, 2014

Nation & World

Arkansas court puts gay ruling on hold

Pastor Randy Eddy-McCain, right, concludes a wedding ceremony at the Pulaski County Courthouse in Little Rock, Ark., for a same-sex…

May 16, 2014