News

EPA illegally blocking probe, investigator says

McCarthydu1-i-syn The assistant EPA inspector general for investigations, Patrick Sullivan, was expected to testify today before a House oversight committee…

May 6, 2014

Nation & World

Nation Briefs

OKLAHOMA CITY – An attorney for the Oklahoma inmate who died after a botched execution last week says he is…

May 6, 2014

Nation & World

NATO, Japan agree to cooperate more

During a visit by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to NATO headquarters, the two sides signed an “individual partnership and…

May 6, 2014

Nation & World

Nigeria group claims kidnapping girls

Protesters in Nigeria say the president’s wife ordered the arrest of two protest leaders and accused them of belonging to…

May 6, 2014

Nation & World

U.S. dismisses Iranian threat to Navy carriers

The admiral in charge of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard naval forces says the U.S. Navy’s aircraft targets would be “easy targets”…

May 6, 2014

Nation & World

World Brief

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay – President Jose Mujica and his ministers have signed off on the long-awaited rules for Uruguay’s legal pot…

May 6, 2014

Education

Education Briefs

The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College will offer a doctoral fellowship in Southwestern history beginning in August.…

May 6, 2014

Nation & World

Ukraine tightens cordon around rebellious city

Pro-Russian gunmen carry their weapons at the local administration building in the center of Slovyansk, Ukraine, Tuesday, May 6, 2014.…

May 6, 2014

Nation & World

Lewinsky says she was ‘scapegoat’

Monica Lewinsky, the former White House intern who had an affair with Bill Clinton while he was president, says she…

May 6, 2014

Nation & World

Hagel talks of tough defense choices after war

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel says the U.S. military will need to invest in cyber technology and new international partnerships…

May 6, 2014

Local News

Judge finalists selected

Nominees Anthony D. Edwards and Melodee A. Horton, both of Silverton, were selected in a meeting Monday in Durango. The…

May 6, 2014

Business

Pets No. 1 around here

Durango stores aim to meet demands of owners

May 5, 2014

Regional News

Session comes to close today

Dems, GOP claim victories

May 5, 2014

Local News

County praised for open process

“Rasta Stevie” Smith’s enthusiastic comment was one of three that La Plata County commissioners heard about the county’s proposed ordinance…

May 5, 2014

Nation & World

Climate report warns of disruption

temperatures affecting Americans’ lives, study says

May 5, 2014

Local News

Dayplanner Wednesday

Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County, 2750 Main Ave., $5, 259-0385.…

May 5, 2014

Local News

Durango Fire seats announced

Zink, Morris, Barger elected

May 5, 2014

Business

Facebook targets ma-and-pa shops

Website sees potential for ad revenue

May 5, 2014

Business

Business Briefs

Claudia Williams, RE/MAX Pinnacle, has been awarded the certified negotiation expert designation. Williams completed one of the top designation courses…

May 5, 2014