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Good Earth

New York City may ban foam food containers

Environmental, business interests clash

November 27, 2013

Good Earth

A move to leave those leaves

Mulching gains favor in suburbs

November 27, 2013

$Agency nixes fracking comment$

Good Earth

Agency nixes fracking comment

National Park Service had cited critic’s view

November 27, 2013

Good Earth

Ethanol’s rise can mean loss of hunting lands

Economic incentives cut into conservation

November 27, 2013

Good Earth

European Union blacklists 3 nations over illegal fishing

And in a warning to a big fisheries nation, EU Fisheries Commissioner Maria Damanaki on Tuesday told South Korea to…

November 27, 2013

Good Earth

Unusual ice circle forms in North Dakota river

A large circle of ice spins in North Dakota’s Sheyenne River. Members of the National Weather Service said a combination…

November 27, 2013

Local News

House catches fire south of Elmore’s Corner

investigators suspect faulty hot tub

November 27, 2013

Local News

Replacement water dock to open Monday

card from city, not cash, will be needed to make purchase

November 27, 2013

Nation & World

China says it monitored bombers

China says it has the means to enforce its new air zone over the East China Sea, which includes many…

November 27, 2013

Nation & World

Website faces another delay

The Obama administration is continuing to roll back start times for some of the planned features of its health insurance…

November 27, 2013

Daily update

Dayplanner Thursday

Turkey Trot, 10 a.m., Fort Lewis College Clocktower. Arts and Entertainment Karaoke, 9 p.m.-close, Wild Horse Saloon, 601 East Second…

November 27, 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 27, 2013

Daily update

Community Menus

Durango/La Plata Senior Center: Center closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Durango School District 9-R: 9-R schools closed in…

November 27, 2013

Regional News

Judge: Sheriffs can’t sue state over gun laws

Lawsuit will continue with 21 plaintiffs with standing

November 26, 2013

Local News

The Blotter

Tuesday 9:43 a.m. A homeless person has been sleeping on the porch of a home in the east 500 block…

November 26, 2013

Nation & World

Rain, snow hit East during the Thanksgiving rush

On the busiest travel day of the year Wednesday, family and friends watch for arrivals of loved ones at Denver…

November 26, 2013

Local News

Durango resident aids typhoon victims

Firefighter helps treat patients in Philippines clinics

November 26, 2013

Local News

Safe skulls

use increases, but they have their limits

November 26, 2013

Nation & World

Pentagon builds forces in Pacific, eyes China

The strategy indicates the evolution of the administration’s shift toward Asia, which includes the creation of a growing base in…

November 26, 2013

Nation & World

Nation Briefs

WASHINGTON – The Obama administration Tuesday launched a bid to rein in the use of tax-exempt groups for political campaigning.…

November 26, 2013

Nation & World

World Briefs

UNITED NATION – The U.N. General Assembly’s human rights committee on Tuesday unanimously adopted a resolution sponsored by Brazil and…

November 26, 2013

Nation & World

Police in Belfast fear more bombing tries

Irish Republican Army splinter groups are stepping up their attacks against the Northern Ireland government as the Christmas holiday approaches.…

November 26, 2013

Nation & World

Report raises questions about mom

Monday’s report on the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting is raising new questions about Adam Lanza’s mother, Nancy, and whether…

November 26, 2013

Nation & World

France to send 1,000 troops to Central African Republic

France is asking for international help to try to prevent more fighting in the Central African Republic. The French government…

November 26, 2013