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Regional News

Denver appeals court is in spotlight

Gay-marriage cases headed there

January 14, 2014

Local News

Energy mandate repeal dies in ‘kill committee’

Renewable rule helped fuel counties’ secession effort

January 14, 2014

Business

Better with age

it turns 40, Osprey Packs is leader in innovation

January 14, 2014

Business

To keep up, F-150 gets an aluminum body

aims to make truck more fuel efficient

January 14, 2014

Business

Health act throws tax curveball

Individuals should be aware of penalty, deadline

January 14, 2014

Nation & World

Lawmakers threaten TSA with private screeners

Rep. John Mica, R-Fla., said he plans legislation “one way or the other” to privatize all federal screeners within two…

January 14, 2014

Nation & World

Dozens of trade-offs in $1.1 trillion budget bill

House Republicans, lead by House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, are welcoming a $1.1 trillion budget deal that offers trade-offs…

January 14, 2014

Nation & World

Bill targets fish-in suspects

Billy Frank Jr., left, a Nisqually tribal elder, and Ed Johnstone of the Quinault tribe may finally have their records…

January 14, 2014

Education

Student mental health screenings vary by state

The Primary Project, which screens 3,000 kindergarteners and first-graders in Palm Beach County, Fla., has helped Matthew Palma build his…

January 14, 2014

Education

U.S. 15-year-olds lag, mainly in math, on international tests

While the performance of American students who took the exams in 2012 differed little from the performance of those tested…

January 14, 2014

Local News

Red Mountain shut down for days

Loose-rock mitigation to keep highway closed ‘at least through weekend’

January 14, 2014

Nation & World

Judges oppose ideas to reform NSA rules

The former chief judge of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court opposes some proposed changes to how the court should work,…

January 14, 2014

Nation & World

Egypt heads to polls as violence flares

Egyptians are voting on a new constitution in a two-day election that continues today. The military-backed government is hoping for…

January 14, 2014

Local News

A picnic in January

Susan Caudle and Beth Blovin enjoy lunch by the Animas River with their dog, Zeffy, on Monday afternoon. The National…

January 13, 2014

Local News

Windy walk

Under clear skies and temperatures in the 40s, wind buffets downtown Durango on Tuesday as a pedestrian walks past flags…

January 13, 2014

Local News

County assessor seeks his 8th term

Larson hasn’t had an opponent in recent elections

January 13, 2014

Regional News

State Fair losing money, needs help from state

The Colorado State Fair Authority had a $2.8 million operating loss last year – a loss that was $400,000 more…

January 13, 2014

Local News

Lawyers face ethical dilemma with pot law

Federal prohibition means legal advice falls in gray area

January 13, 2014

Local News

Commissioners stay neutral on own raises

proposal would boost county officials’ pay by 20 percent

January 13, 2014

Local News

Dayplanner Wednesday

Mike + Ruthy (vintage Americana), 7:30 p.m., $10/$12, Studio &, 1027 Main Ave., www.anddurango.com. Greg Ryder, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle…

January 13, 2014

Regional News

Colo. Republicans begin fight against laws

bill first of many GOP has in mind to modifiy, repeal

January 13, 2014

Regional News

State clears Sen. Udall’s staff of intimidation

representative who brought complaint dismisses findings

January 13, 2014

Local News

Looking at the big picture

Students weigh national security, freedom in mock trial

January 13, 2014

Local News

Local Briefs

All members of the Durango High School Class of 1964 are invited to meet at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 23 in…

January 13, 2014