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Man charged with spread of mercury in Durango

Suspect acquired element at job site he was cleaning

December 1, 2013

Local News

Building a better spine

doctors patent devices to advance spinal surgery

November 30, 2013

Nation & World

Should you worry or is U.S. military at the ready?

McKeondu1-i-syn “You’d better hope we never have a war again,” the House Armed Services Committee chairman, Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon,…

November 30, 2013

Nation & World

Officials says worst tech bugs are over for health-care website

The beleaguered health-insurance website has had periods of down times as the government tries to fix the problems.JON ELSWICK/Associated Press…

November 30, 2013

Daily update

Dayplanner Monday

Four Corners Arts Forum, 9 a.m., KDUR 91.9/93.9 FM. Joel Racheff, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., 375-7150.…

November 30, 2013

Business

Nerd culture celebrated at Greeley store

He talked to Michelle about starting a hobby. It was probably a new board game. Parry’s played hundreds of them…

November 30, 2013

Business

US Airways, American Airlines merger is approved for takeoff

An American Airlines plane and a US Airways plane are parked at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington. The airlines…

November 30, 2013

Business

Gas prices may boost retail sales

in fuel costs could spur shoppers into spending more

November 30, 2013

Business

Business Briefs

“Get the Most ‘Bank’ for your Buck” will be presented by Bank of Colorado’s Teri Simmons, vice president of commercial…

November 30, 2013

Business

Could fee come with bank deposits?

Analysts and industry representatives say such a scenario is highly unlikely, though one official says certain businesses could be hit…

November 30, 2013

Business

Group warns of unsafe toys

Several toys with high lead levels or toys that could cause young children to choke were found at major retailers…

November 30, 2013

Business

Must-have apps for your new phone

We went out here on a recent sunny day and asked people the five apps they would pick. Nearly each…

November 30, 2013

Daily update

Community Road Work Conditions

The city of Durango Community Development Department’s fall construction of the Downtown Sidewalk Improvement Project has resumed. Each side street…

November 30, 2013

Daily update

Community Menus

Durango/La Plata Senior Center: Chicken cacciatore, parsley noodles, spinach, salad bar, wheat roll and melon. Durango School District 9-R: Breakfast…

November 30, 2013

Regional News

Flooded Colorado town thankful for weekly reunions

The Merc, a locally popular bar and restaurant, remains open on Saturday nights despite September’s destructive flood, in the Rocky…

November 30, 2013

Regional News

Educators work to teach Utes, Navajos about diabetes

Program manager: ‘I’d call it a crisis’

November 30, 2013

Nation & World

Subconscious relationship doubts? Trust your gut instincts

A study published this week in the journal Science found that the gut reactions people had about each other shortly…

November 30, 2013

Local News

Dayplanner Sunday

American Legion will host Sunday brunch, 9 a.m.-noon, 878 East Second Ave. Arts and Entertainment Belle Brunch with Donny Johnson,…

November 30, 2013

Local News

Mercury found in additional locations

amounts discovered in library, grocery store

November 30, 2013

Local News

Empty, but memorable

Marine’s camera returned to family 45 years after Vietnam War

November 30, 2013

Local News

Local Briefs

A fundraiser for the Mitrata Children’s Home will take place at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Himalayan Kitchen, 992 Main…

November 30, 2013

Local News

Ho, ho … â€™hua?

Brantley, a 9-month-old Chihuahua, looks unenthused about having his picture taken with Santa while being held by his owner Asia…

November 30, 2013

Regional News

Maker of 16th Street Mall shuttles being probed by federal authorities

The investigation involves allegations that DesignLine installed used parts in new buses. The Regional Transportation District began using two DesignLine…

November 30, 2013

Regional News

Stronger law wanted for Utah rock vandals

leaders removed from their positions

November 30, 2013