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Tax fraud becoming expensive problem

The Internal Revenue Service says more violent criminals are getting involved in tax fraud schemes these days as the agency…

April 10, 2014

Nation & World

Searchers growing more confident about signals

A couple is silhouetted as they watch a Malaysia Airlines plane on the tarmac from the viewing gallery at Kuala…

April 10, 2014

Nation & World

Rare sarcophagus, scarab found

The mystery man whose skeleton was found inside the sarcophagus was most likely a local Canaanite official in the service…

April 10, 2014

Local News

Local chief helped write book for first-responders

Noonan honored for service with emergency response council

April 10, 2014

Local News

Fire devastates 2 branches of family

‘Wind-driven’ blaze spread from one trailer to another

April 10, 2014

Local News

Libel convict to stay in jail

Ex-Durango man to have another hearing in August

April 10, 2014

Local News

Genius doesn’t pay

difficult art world, Durango painter gives away $3,800 piece

April 10, 2014

Regional News

Feds investigate N.M. chopper crash

Medical helicopter went down during takeoff from hospital; no serious injuries

April 10, 2014

Local News

Partisans meet Saturday to choose candidates

Republicans have more on their plate than Democrats

April 10, 2014

Nation & World

Putin tries to divide Europe with gas card

Ukraine is giving pro-Russian activists two days to resolve standoffs in Russian-leaning areas of the country. The activists are calling…

April 10, 2014

Nation & World

Obama praises LBJ’s ability to grasp power

Marking the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act, which Johnson signed into law, Obama lauded his Democratic predecessor’s ability…

April 10, 2014

Regional News

Judges in Utah gay-marriage case question lawyers

Plaintiffs challenging Utah’s gay-marriage ban Derek Kitchen, right, and his partner Moudi Sbeity hug after leaving court following a hearing…

April 9, 2014

Regional News

Bill cracking down on cyber-bullying fails

“I am extremely disappointed and stunned, because it came out of the House with such strong support,” Rep. Rhonda Fields,…

April 9, 2014

Local News

Friday Dayplanner

La Plata County Citizens Health Advisory Council meeting, 8-9:30 a.m., Eolus Room, Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave., 759-3751.…

April 9, 2014

Local News

Itâ€™s starting to run

Warmer weather means river runners are getting itchy for action, including this crew in an inflatable kayak racing down the…

April 9, 2014

Local News

Air fleet to get $19M boost

Lawmakers tap emergency funds

April 9, 2014

Regional News

‘Excessive force’ used by Albuquerque police, feds say

The report, which immediately drew support from Albuquerque Mayor Richard Berry and other city officials, came after federal officials spent…

April 9, 2014

Local News

The Blotter

Wednesday 2:21 p.m. A woman reported having her tires slashed last weekend at Durango Downtown Inn, 800 Camino del Rio.…

April 9, 2014

Local News

Red Cross names new director of local chapter

Kenya to S.W. Colorado

April 9, 2014

Nation & World

Medicare database reveals top-paid doctors

A photo from Miami Dade College shows Dr. Salomon Melgen posing for a photo at a book signing by Sen.…

April 9, 2014

Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

EXPORT, Pa. –Police have identified and charged a 16-year-old boy accused of stabbing and slashing 21 fellow students and a…

April 9, 2014

Nation & World

IG blasts release of report on power grid

The document created by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission should have been kept secret as a national security matter, Energy…

April 9, 2014

Nation & World

Obama mourns slain soldiers

President Barack Obama returned to Fort Hood Wednesday with first lady Michelle Obama to offer comfort to family and fellow…

April 9, 2014

Nation & World

How high will pot sales go?

An industry trade magazine expects up to six more states could legalize marijuana use soon, raising the upper limits of…

April 9, 2014