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Gay couples must wait on benefits

argues there is no harm waiting for appeals to finish

February 28, 2014

Regional News

That painting project may cost you more

manufacturers of paint pay for recycling centers as part of doing business?

February 28, 2014

Local News

The Blotter

Thursday 3:48 p.m. A man and a woman were involved in a physical altercation at Knights Inn, 3515 Main Ave.…

February 28, 2014

Nation & World

Have you no shame? Yes, if you happen to be a dog

Behaviorists insist dogs lack shame. The guilty look – head cowered, ears back, eyes droopy – is a reaction to…

February 28, 2014

Local News

A cleaner view

With the Friday morning sun in his eyes, James Haberer of Most Windows in Durango cleans the front of Fired…

February 28, 2014

Local News

Dayplanner Saturday

Bird walk hosted by Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory, 9 a.m., For the Birds, 1560 East Second Ave. “Winter Ecology Snowshoe…

February 28, 2014

Local News

The ability to work

those with disabilities, having job is source of pride

February 28, 2014

Local News

Add 1 more to Senate race

Baumgardner says GOP can unite against Udall

February 28, 2014

Regional News

What should we do with our nuclear waste?

N.M. accident highlights the nation’s dilemma

February 28, 2014

Nation & World

House GOP discuss health-care alternative

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor of Va., accompanied by Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill…

February 28, 2014

Nation & World

Nation/World Briefs

LOS ANGELES – California was lashed Friday by heavy rains the parched state so desperately needs, though with the soaking…

February 28, 2014

Nation & World

Documents give insight into Clinton presidency

New documents released by the National Archives offer little information about national security deliberations in former President Bill Clinton’s White…

February 28, 2014

Nation & World

U.S. warns Russia about military actions

Ukrainian officials say Russian troops and equipment are being moved into Ukraine. Russian armored personnel carriers were moving outside their…

February 28, 2014

Nation & World

Gay marriage fight pits Texas AG vs. gay friend

Victor Holmes, left, and partner Mark Phariss arrive at the U.S. Federal Courthouse, in San Antonio, where a federal judge…

February 28, 2014

Local News

Local Briefs

The Regional Housing Alliance of La Plata County offers a free monthly Homebuyer Education Class. The class is an eight-hour…

February 28, 2014

Nation & World

Calif. couple strike it rich

Nearly all of the 1,427 coins, dating from 1847 to 1894, are in uncirculated, mint condition, said David Hall, co-founder…

February 28, 2014

Nation & World

Civil War flag uncovered in auditorium basement

Inscription helps trace history of Union soldier, battle

February 28, 2014

Local News

A blustery Bike to Work Day

A participant in Durangoâ€™s fourth annual Winter Bike To Work Day prepares to cross Ninth Street on Main Avenue on…

February 28, 2014

Business

Tokyo bitcoin exchange files for bankruptcy

Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpeles says Mt. Gox, a bitcoin exchange in Tokyo, is working to resolve its problems. The…

February 28, 2014

Nation & World

GAO report: Airline pilot shortage? Not clear

The U.S. airline industry will need to hire 1,900 to 4,500 new pilots annually over the next 10 years although…

February 28, 2014

Nation & World

Winter’s icy chill slows U.S. economy

spring, spending expected to heat up

February 28, 2014

Local News

IHS teams, BHS girls head into district tournaments this weekend

The BHS boys basketball squad lost the first round of the district tourney Thursday night to Monte Vista, 38-53. It…

February 28, 2014

Nation & World

A new way to look at what you eat

The Food and Drug Administration wants food labels to more accurately reflect how and what people eat. The agency is…

February 27, 2014

Nation & World

U.S. blasts Syria for rights abuses

Those singled out for praise included Ukraine’s protest movement, which U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said comprised people “calling…

February 27, 2014