News

Georgia woman claims half of jackpot

David Tulis/Associated Press<br><br>Young Soo Lee, who owns the Gateway Newsstand in the Alliance Center building in Atlanta, says she sold…

December 18, 2013

Good Earth

Cycling revolution?

High-tech startup builds electric-hybrid bicycle wheel

December 18, 2013

Good Earth

Next farm tool: Drones

multiple uses, technology may change agriculture

December 18, 2013

Good Earth

Earth Brief

The Colorado State University Extension Office in La Plata County is accepting applications for the 2014 Colorado Master Gardener program…

December 18, 2013

Good Earth

Smog clinic opens in China

The dedicated clinic at the Chengdu No. 7 People’s Hospital already has treated more than 100 patients since opening last…

December 18, 2013

Local News

Local Briefs

The Boulevard Neighborhood Association invites the community to participate in its annual Christmas Eve Luminaria display on the center median…

December 18, 2013

Local News

Four arrested in connection with art gallery necklace heist

Sky piece worth $4,300 taken

December 18, 2013

Local News

AT&T users get access to latest technology

4G LTE wireless system now available in Durango

December 18, 2013

Nation & World

Senate sends president compromise budget bill

Senate Budget Committee Chairwoman Patty Murray, D-Wash., Wednesday discusses the bipartisan budget deal she negotiated with Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis.…

December 18, 2013

Nation & World

Advisory panel urges new limits on spying

President Barack Obama is expected to announce what changes in policies he will put in place for the National Security…

December 18, 2013

Nation & World

Fed will reduce bond purchases by $10 billion in January

To cushion the impact on financial markets, the Fed strengthened its commitment to record-low short-term rates. It says it plans…

December 18, 2013

Nation & World

Health-premium deadline extended

Voluntary move aims to head off problems

December 18, 2013

Local News

Sewer bills are causing sticker shock

rate based on average use sends one woman’s bill soaring

December 17, 2013

Local News

Giving Santa a little competition

police help children in need buy presents

December 17, 2013

Local News

Dayplanner Thursday

Durango High Noon Rotary meeting, noon, DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio, www.durangohighnoonrotary.com. Kiwanis Club of Durango meeting, noon, Durango…

December 17, 2013

Local News

Boards settle on Oxbow management plan revisions

Wildlife Preserve to close later this month until June 30, 2014

December 17, 2013

Nation & World

Part of New York Greenwich Village gets landmark status

An old sign for the Fat Black Pussycat Theater is still visible on Minetta Street in New York’s Greenwich Village,…

December 17, 2013

Local News

Local Briefs

The La Plata County Salvation Army has volunteer bell ringing shifts available up through Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. The local,…

December 17, 2013

Nation & World

House members retiring in Iowa, Virginia and Utah

Retirement announcements came Tuesday from Rep. Tom Latham, a 10-term Iowa Republican from the Des Moines area; Rep. Frank Wolf,…

December 17, 2013

Nation & World

Obama facing new concern

A new poll suggests that many Americans getting health insurance through their jobs are blaming President Barack Obama for their…

December 17, 2013

Nation & World

Nation Briefs

FORT WORTH, Texas – North Texas prosecutors are trying a second time to imprison a teen who was sentenced last…

December 17, 2013

Nation & World

Tech leaders seek NSA overhaul

The push came during a private meeting with Obama at the White House, which was billed as an opportunity to…

December 17, 2013

Nation & World

NASA plans spacewalks to repair cooling system

NASA plans to send astronauts outside the International Space Station to repair a cooling pump that broke down last week.…

December 17, 2013

Nation & World

Iranian: New deal possible

An adviser to Iran’s supreme leader says Iran is committed to continuing talks to reach a permanent agreement on its…

December 17, 2013