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Justice Dept. applies same-sex rights

Holderdu1-i-syn The Justice Department runs a number of benefits programs, and Holder says same-sex couples will qualify for them. They…

February 8, 2014

Local News

Chocolate fantasy

Hannah Newmann, a volunteer from Fort Lewis College, arranges treats Friday for Chocolate Fantasia’s “Chocolat de Paris” at the La…

February 7, 2014

Local News

College to abandon four-credit system

trustees end months of controversy

February 7, 2014

Local News

Dayplanner Saturday

AARP Smart Driver Program, 8:30 a.m., Pine Room of the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Puppy Party with…

February 7, 2014

Local News

On the precipice of opening

Mountain’s monthlong closure may end early next week

February 7, 2014

Local News

Local Briefs

A bird walk will be hosted by the Durango Bird Club at 9 a.m. Wednesday at For the Birds, 1560…

February 7, 2014

Regional News

Salazar throws support behind Keystone project

Salazardu1-i-syn Speaking at an energy conference in Texas earlier this week, Salazar said he supported the project. He said he…

February 7, 2014

Regional News

N.M. Senate passes texting ban proposal

Senators voted 37-5 on Friday on a bill that prohibits drivers – even while at a stop light – from…

February 7, 2014

Local News

Memories float to the top

Durangoan’s long-stored items are rediscovered

February 7, 2014

Local News

The Blotter

Friday 12:14 a.m. A guest staying at the Budget Inn reported a noise disturbance when loud knocking and yelling was…

February 7, 2014

Nation & World

Florida theater shooting hearing takes dramatic turn

Nicole Oulson, center, listens to the taped interview of former Tampa Police Capt. Curtis Reeves Jr., during his bond reduction…

February 7, 2014

Nation & World

Inspector general focuses on coal leasing problems

A probe by the U.S. Department of Interior Inspector General found federal officials in Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico…

February 7, 2014

Nation & World

Japan assures US of calm response to China tension

Evan Vucci/Associated Press<br><br>Secretary of State John Kerry walks with Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida to speak after their meeting at…

February 7, 2014

Nation & World

White House giving Boehner room on immigration

House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio pauses during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. Boehner said Thursday it…

February 7, 2014

Nation & World

Johnson: Feds ‘keeping a close eye’ on Sochi security

“Within the last 48 hours, we have, out of an abundance of caution, issued advisories to air carriers and others…

February 7, 2014

Nation & World

Crew, negotiators foil hijacking

A Ukrainian hijacking suspect is being treated at an Istanbul hospital after being detained by Turkish police. The suspect wanted…

February 7, 2014

Nation & World

Nation/World Briefs

WASHINGTON – The National Security Agency collects less than 30 percent of calling data from Americans despite the agency’s massive…

February 7, 2014

Nation & World

Israel ex-PM recounts 2008 talks with Palestinians

If a deal had been reached at the time, it would also not have included an Israeli presence in the…

February 7, 2014

Nation & World

American jailed in N. Korea returned to work camp

American missionary Kenneth Bae speaks to reporters at Pyongyang Friendship Hospital in Pyongyang.Kim Kwang Hyon/Associated Press file photo Kenneth Bae,…

February 7, 2014

Local News

FLC to raise tuition 6%

and board will cost more – 3 percent each

February 7, 2014

Nation & World

Hackers may have used Pa. company to hit Target

Fazio Mechanical Services Inc. of Sharpsburg, Pa., says it was the victim of a “sophisticated cyberattack operation.” The statement came…

February 7, 2014

Local News

Murder trial underway in Ignacio shooting

accused of killing 39-year-old during an attempted robbery

February 7, 2014

Nation & World

In soaring ceremony, Olympics open in Sochi

an evening, spectacle outshines fears of terrorism

February 7, 2014

Nation & World

Jobless rate hits 5-year low

The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 6.6 percent in January, the lowest rate since October 2008. The decline came even…

February 7, 2014