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Nation & World

Few see big threat from warming

The wide perceptual gap has existed since Gallup first asked the question 17 years ago, but it has narrowed slightly.…

March 15, 2014

Nation & World

Transgender troop ban faces scrutiny

Commission discounts medical reasons rule

March 15, 2014

Business

Right at home: Bright ideas for outdoor furniture

But outdoor spaces also offer the chance to be more adventurous than we are inclined to be indoors. Maybe bolder…

March 15, 2014

Business

Home-heating costs surge this winter in United States

Despite a boom in U.S. energy production, average costs for heating a home with propane will likely be 54 percent…

March 15, 2014

Business

Construction spending up 0.1% in January

Economists say a surge in new housing construction helped boost construction spending in January. Construction spending was up only slightly,…

March 15, 2014

Business

What’s for rent?

Finding a rental property can be tough – and expensive – in Durango

March 15, 2014

Business

Roofs getting colorful

Homeowners perking things up

March 15, 2014

Business

Mortgage fraud a low priority for FBI

overstated enforcement effort, inquiry finds

March 15, 2014

Business

2 key senators agree on Fannie-Freddie overhaul

A fight is likely over a proposal to do away with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, two government-controlled agencies that…

March 15, 2014

Local News

Local Briefs

The Colorado Department of Transportation encourages Coloradans to “Drink & Don’t Drive” over St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Heightened DUI enforcement…

March 15, 2014

Nation & World

Missing Malaysian jet creates legion of armchair sleuths

Vietnamese Air Force Col. Pham Minh Tuan uses binoculars onboard a flying aircraft last week during a mission to search…

March 15, 2014

Nation & World

American philanthropist funds rhino protection

A tourist vehicle approaches a rhinocerous near Kruger National Park in South Africa. Howard Buffett, a son of investor Warren…

March 15, 2014

Local News

Dayplanner Sunday

American Legion will host Sunday brunch, 9 a.m.-noon, 878 East Second Ave. Journey Stories exhibit farewell reception, 1-3 p.m., Animas…

March 15, 2014

Local News

College board’s decision decried

credit issue a continuing controversy

March 15, 2014

Local News

Building understanding and respect

Diversity Dialogue helps gauge social climate in Durango

March 15, 2014

Local News

Local man hit by semi, survives

Pedestrian in fair condition after running into traffic

March 15, 2014

Nation & World

World Briefs

CAIRO – Gunmen stormed an Egyptian army checkpoint outside Cairo early Saturday morning and killed six soldiers, officials said, in…

March 15, 2014

Nation & World

Syria conflict marks 3 years

5.5 million children are traumatized, UN says

March 15, 2014

Nation & World

Crimea goes to the polls today

still condemns referendum on Russian annexation

March 15, 2014

Nation & World

Would you spend your spring break in Mexico?

Drug-war fears in the past years have cut into country’s border tourism

March 15, 2014

Nation & World

Where in the world has the Malaysian plane gone?

disappearance may have been deliberate

March 15, 2014

Nation & World

Officers’ body cameras raise privacy concerns – for themselves and you

Exceptions may need to be carved out for use by departments

March 15, 2014

Nation & World

Questions about cameras on cops

But with its myriad uses, departments are wrangling over several major policy considerations and their implications on privacy and officer…

March 15, 2014

Nation & World

Nation Briefs

Brennerdu1-i-syn Comedian David Brenner, ‘Tonight Show’ favorite, dies LOS ANGELES – A spokesman for the family of comedian David Brenner…

March 15, 2014