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Tuning up for homecoming

Ruth Dickson, 12, left, and Danielle Lee, 12, both seventh-graders at Escalante Middle School, prepare to march in the 2013…

October 11, 2013

Local News

Hunt for white October

rifle-bearers and elk, big game season to begin today

October 11, 2013

Local News

Is devil in details for ballot measure?

to rule if Amdt. 66 supporters followed rules

October 11, 2013

Local News

Amendment 66 aims to spend more on schools

Campaign: Amendment 66, an income tax increase for public schools. Claim: Amendment 66 “will strengthen every school district.” Who is…

October 11, 2013

Regional News

Colo., Ariz., Utah reopen some national parks

Verde remains closed

October 11, 2013

Local News

Durango Double keys on ‘flexibility’

changes don’t alter the course for 400 runners

October 11, 2013

Nation & World

Rights group accuses Syrian rebels of war crimes

Human Rights Watch said the offensive against 14 pro-regime villages in the province of Latakia was planned and led by…

October 11, 2013

Nation & World

North Dakota waits 11 days to tell public about oil spill

Environmentalists and some state officials are concerned about how an oil spill response was handled recently. State officials say they…

October 11, 2013

Nation & World

Libya PM says his abduction was attempted ‘coup’

Libya’s second-largest city of Benghazi has been the scene of targeted killings and bombings recently as militia groups fight to…

October 11, 2013

Nation & World

Details lacking on Obamacare’s reception

The jury is still out on whether or not President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act is a success or not…

October 11, 2013

Nation & World

Nobel committee honors group working in Syria

Ahmet Uzumcu, director general of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, says that he hopes his organization’s Nobel…

October 11, 2013

Local News

Power-line repair crews busy after snowstorm

Some of the widespread outages were triggered Friday as melting snow brought down more branches. Trimming crews were out all…

October 11, 2013

Nation & World

Air Force removes ICBM general

Maj. Gen. Michael J. Carey is being removed from command of the 20th Air Force, which is responsible for three…

October 11, 2013

Nation & World

Talks continue to end crisis

“Let’s put this hysterical talk of default behind us and instead start talking about finding solutions,” said Senate Republican Leader…

October 11, 2013

Local News

Power outage affects 3,000 customers

The power was restored to many customers by about 7:10 p.m. Other customers in isolated areas were still without power…

October 10, 2013

Nation & World

Mercury 7 astronaut Carpenter dies at 88

Scott Carpenter, one of the original Mercury 7 astronauts, is dead following a stroke. Carpenter was the second American to…

October 10, 2013

Local News

Judge sets Amd. 66 showdown for today

to delay hearing denied

October 10, 2013

Nation & World

28 years in prison for corrupt ex-Detroit mayor

Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick was sentenced Thursday to 28 years in prison for corruption, after a series of scandals…

October 10, 2013

Nation & World

Boehner offers debt extension; White House says likely OK

House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, joined by fellow Republicans, speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington…

October 10, 2013

Local News

In the rough

Joe Whirry of AA American Towing of Durango guides tow lines from a vehicle that rolled off Goeglein Gulch Road…

October 9, 2013

Local News

Recycling glass a big problem for Durango

Collection sites are getting trashed daily, official says

October 9, 2013

Local News

Pumpkin Patch rides begin Saturday

Passengers will be greeted by Charlie Brown, Lucy and Snoopy upon arrival at the “most sincere pumpkin patch.” The dates…

October 9, 2013

Nation & World

Feds agree to let states pay to reopen parks

Several states are asking to be allowed to reopen national parks inside their state boundarie. South Dakota wants to reopen…

October 9, 2013

Local News

Closures an opportunity for places that remain open

Durango Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jack Llewellyn said many tourists are now unsure of their options in the area…

October 9, 2013