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U.S. homebuilder confidence edges up in April, but still low

Homebuilders are a bit more optimistic about the housing market, according to an index measuring builder sentiment. The National Association…

White walls? The trick is choosing the right white

Many have familiar yet poetic names that conjure up ever-so-slightly different hues: cream, pearl, vanilla, snow, chalk, ivory, jasmine, bone.…

U.S. homebuilding up in March after frigid winter

The U.S. homebuilding industry is still struggling to maintain momentum. U.S. builders started work on 946,000 homes in March, up…

Victorian garden style lives on

The look involves florals, weathered wood, wire, period typography, bird motifs and accessories, and other elements with a Victorian vibe,…

Ex-convict gets wish to return to prison

Telling Walter Unbehaun he frightened a teller by showing her a revolver tucked in his waistband during the 2013 heist,…

Company unveils modern-day horseless carriage

Jason Wenig of The Creative Workshop, a car restoration and customization business, is proposing to produce this electric car to…

T. rex finds new home in D.C.

Paleontologists and curators unveiled parts of a nearly complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton last week, including its jaw with teeth as…

Tribe hoping to tap into syrup business

Maine’s Passamaquoddy tribe is hoping its plans to develop a maple syrup industry will help its members get back to…

Chapman Hill bike project needs votes

Competition for Bell Built Grant begins Monday

Has the lottery made Durango a winner?

A few have won big prizes, while public lands have benefited from lottery proceeds

Traditional beat

The 50th annual Hozhoni Days Pow-Wow continued Saturday at Fort Lewis College with traditional drumming, dancing and singing. Dwayne Iron…

Dayplanner Sunday

American Legion will host Sunday brunch, 9 a.m.-noon, 878 East Second Ave. Arts and Entertainment Irish music jam session, 12:30…

Durango pledges more transparency

vows to provide better access to public documents

LPEA candidates give voters a choice

Green-energy ties definite dividing line

Education Briefs

Grace Preparatory Academy congratulates student, Trevor Jordan on his success at the state science fair. He placed second in the…

Beware using debit cards here

Sometimes it makes you long for the days of cash. While cash is not practical for everything, there are very…

The high price of 401(k) fees

Freshly cut stacks of $100 bills make their way down the line at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing Western…

World Briefs

TRES RIOS, Costa Rica – On a warm spring day, Floribeth Mora was in her bed waiting to die from…

Nation Briefs

Asia seeks Obama’s assurance in territory spats WASHINGTON – As President Barack Obama travels through Asia this coming week, he…

Cyclist stabbed on river trail, bike stolen

to hospital with 9 wounds

Local connections at Boston Marathon

On Tuesday, a ceremony in Boston honored the victims. Also, the White House commemorated the occasion with a moment of…

Celebrating Easter in La Plata County

Local Briefs

Durango High School Class of 1964 will host a 50th reunion planning meeting at 2 p.m. Thursday at the home…

13th body recovered from Everest avalanche

disaster is now worst in history of mountain