News

Agitated, but caged Morsi back in court

Supporters of ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi were back on the streets Tuesday as returned to court to face charges…

January 28, 2014

Nation & World

Syria talks to continue

A deal to allow humanitarian aid into Homs remained stalled, with the Syrian delegation demanding assurances the U.S. aid will…

January 28, 2014

Nation & World

Obama vows to flex presidential powers in State of Union

“America does not stand still, and neither do I,” President Barack Obama said in his State of Union address, promising…

January 28, 2014

Education

College, university endowments record strong year

Endowments at U.S. colleges and universities showed strong growth in 2013, according to a report released Tuesday.Associated Press file More…

January 28, 2014

Education

Texas drops algebra II mandate it started

turns focus to vocational training; critics fear dumbing-down

January 28, 2014

Education

Respect at school in serious decline, survey shows

A new Harris Poll finds that fewer adults believe teachers respect parents or students – and that fewer believe parents…

January 28, 2014

Local News

Lawmakers OK with more pay for elected officials

La Plata County, increase would add 20% to salaries

January 28, 2014

Nation & World

Air Force ties more to scandal

A cheating scandal among members of the Air Force’s nuclear force is spreading with the Air Force reporting Tuesday that…

January 28, 2014

Nation & World

Rare winter storm paralyzes Deep South

Officials are warning drivers throughout the Deep South to avoid traveling as much as possible over the next couple of…

January 28, 2014

Local News

Ignacio leader dies at age 78

Whitt served as mayor for six years

January 27, 2014

Local News

State delegation reacts to president’s speech

Democratic Sens. Mark Udall and Michael Bennet attended the speech in the House of Representatives Chamber of the U.S. Capitol.…

January 27, 2014

Local News

Property-tax revenue plummets

Grants, sales tax among bright spots for county

January 27, 2014

Local News

The gift of life … after death

Durango youth’s passing underscores value of organ donation

January 27, 2014

Local News

Dayplanner Wednesday

Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County, 2750 Main Ave., $5, 259-0385.…

January 27, 2014

Regional News

Education-reform law to be challenged

A provision in the 2010 education-reform law gives teachers displaced for reasons including budget cuts, enrollment drops or the turnaround…

January 27, 2014

Local News

Arsonist banned from using fire

Restitution paid from Roatcap Fire yet to be decided

January 27, 2014

Business

Wish list made for new head of SBA

Cutting government red tape and helping increase funding for small businesses are among the tasks small businesses are hoping President…

January 27, 2014

Business

Business Briefs

Pruettdu1-i-syn REI named its 2013 Vendor Partner of the Year awards during the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market trade show. Osprey…

January 27, 2014

Business

THC-Hawks? Pot puns pack this ‘Super’ Bowl

keeping mum on the Bronco-Seahawk matchup

January 27, 2014

Local News

The Blotter

Monday 8:39 a.m. Firefighters responded to a gas smell at Main Avenue and West College Drive. Durango Fire Protection District…

January 27, 2014

Local News

Snowdown 2014: Safari So Good Today’s Events

Decorate Your Own Pith Helmet Contest, 9 a.m., Pine River Valley Bank, 1701 Main Ave., 385-9583. Snowdown Doughdown, 9 a.m.,…

January 27, 2014

Local News

Snow at Snowdown?

Weather forecast says it’s possible

January 27, 2014

Business

Head’s up with start-ups

Program offers mentorship, help to 4 hopefuls

January 27, 2014

Nation & World

Republicans back health-care alternative

The supporters of the proposal, Sens. Orrin Hatch of Utah, Tom Coburn of Oklahoma and Richard Burr of North Carolina,…

January 27, 2014