News

Opposition to head India’s government

Bharatiya Janata Party supporters wear masks of party leader Narendra Modi after learning he will be the country’s new prime…

May 16, 2014

Nation & World

World Briefs

SOMA, Turkey – The Turkish government and mining company officials vehemently denied Friday that negligence was at the root of…

May 16, 2014

Nation & World

No deal yet in Iran talks

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says negotiators will continue meeting to try to reach a final agreement on restricting…

May 16, 2014

Nation & World

Nation Briefs

WASHINGTON –The top official for veterans’ health care resigned Friday amid a firestorm over reported delays in care and falsified…

May 16, 2014

Nation & World

Ready, set, travel

AAA is crediting an improving economy for an expected boost in Memorial Day travel this year. The agency expects 36.1…

May 16, 2014

Nation & World

Watergate conspirator Jeb Stuart Magruder has died

Jeb Magruder, an aide to President Nixon who spent seven months in prison for his role in covering up the…

May 16, 2014

Local News

Local Briefs

Assistant State Archaeologist Kevin Black will teach a class on “Field and Lab Photography” from May 31 to June 1…

May 16, 2014

Local News

Virus closes fairgrounds to horses; events delayed

herpesvirus outbreak reported in Colorado

May 16, 2014

Local News

Minor injuries on Animas View Dr.

Firefighters with Durango Fire Protection District standby as Durango police officers investigate the scene of a single-vehicle accident Friday morning…

May 16, 2014

Education

Education Briefs

These Fort Lewis College students were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most…

May 16, 2014

Local News

Last chance to give your input on school budget

Durango 9-R seeks public scrutiny for its proposal

May 16, 2014

Local News

Honeyville seeking approval to expand its business

Company wants to construct new building

May 16, 2014

Local News

Are we America’s best town?

Outside magazine is now looking for your votes

May 16, 2014

Nation & World

25 states see jobless rate slip below 6%

Colo.’s unemployment level lowest since recession began

May 16, 2014

Nation & World

Immigration program to be reviewed, official says

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson says his department is still reviewing the idea of expanding a program that…

May 16, 2014

Local News

Ignacio School Board looks at tougher eligibility standards for students

would affect all extracurricular activities, not just sports

May 15, 2014

Local News

BHS addition to be ready in September

The new additions are taking shape at Bayfield High School. The peaked roof of the original gym is visible behind…

May 15, 2014

Local News

First graders learn basic math with beads and blocks

First grader Alex Larson, son of Kami and Mike Larson, demonstrated his skills for the school board on April 15,…

May 15, 2014

Local News

Reinhardt honored as role model

Daven Reinhardt, right, was honored Tuesday evening as Ignacio's Adult Role Model for youth in the community. He was honored…

May 15, 2014

Local News

LPEA celebrating 75th anniversary at annual meeting Thursday

Normally staid elections are hot topic this year

May 15, 2014

Local News

BES students research characters for annual wax museum

Fifth-grade students at Bayfield Elementary hosted their annual ‘wax museum,’ researching the historical characters they portrayed. Visitors could stop in…

May 15, 2014

Local News

Town of Bayfield seeks input at visioning meetings

Over the next two weeks, the four groups are schedule to meet. Residents are welcome to attend all of them…

May 15, 2014

Local News

Happy Mother’s Day, ewe!

While lots of moms celebrated Sunday with flowers and brunch, this girl had five baby lambs to care for. Quintuplet…

May 15, 2014

Local News

VALLEY IN BRIEF

The public is invited to participate in a La Plata County Historic Driving Tour Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2…

May 15, 2014