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House backs NSA data gathering

Measure to stop practice narrowly rejected 217-205

July 24, 2013

County fair to feature young entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs have the innovation and creativity skills to turn challenges into opportunities. These opportunities can enhance the economic viability of…

July 24, 2013

Good Earth

If hail knocks your garden down, give it some TLC

After a hailstorm, fruit such as apples and pears may be pitted.Courtesy of Darrin Parmenter Oh, hail, no. In arid…

July 24, 2013

Good Earth

Stray bird sparks frenzy in N.M.

flock to spy tropical wood-rail

July 24, 2013

Good Earth

Drought requires us to rethink food production

– Benjamin Franklin It feels odd to live in western Oregon and write about impending water shortages. Historically, Oregon is…

July 24, 2013

Good Earth

This land is our land

festival in Pagosa looks at the West

July 24, 2013

Good Earth

Fleeting dayflowers deserve close inspection

Dayflowers (Commelina communis) are so named because each flower lasts but a day. You have to get fairly close to…

July 24, 2013

Nation & World

Royal baby named George Alexander Louis

Britain’s new prince has been named George Alexander Louis, royal officials said Wednesday, ending speculation over what moniker Prince William…

July 24, 2013

Local News

Unity through sports

Tri-Ute Games aim to reconnect three Ute tribes

July 23, 2013

Nation & World

Hezbollah chief: EU yielded to US, Israeli will

Hezbollah leader Sheik Hassan Nasrallah condemned the European Union Wednesday for what he said what its yielding to American and…

July 23, 2013

Regional News

Colo. lawmakers to examine parole supervision

Program under scrutiny after corrections chief’s killing

July 23, 2013

Regional News

Colo. spending heavily to market coming health-insurance exchange

This print advertisement provided by Connect for Health Colorado shows part of the campaign to promote Colorado’s new health-insurance marketplace,…

July 23, 2013

Nation & World

Caroline Kennedy nominated as ambassador to Japan

Caroline Kennedy has been tabbed by President Barack Obama to be the new ambassador to Japan.Mary Altaffer/Associated Press file photo…

July 23, 2013

Local News

A classical issue: Making a living

Musicians’ career paths not always in harmony

July 23, 2013

Nation & World

Mexico’s drug war boils over again in Michoacan

A series of ambushes on Mexican police officials in Aquila, Mexico, has raised fears of a new drug wars in…

July 23, 2013

Local News

Rains cool West Fork fires

areas reopened in San Juan forest

July 23, 2013

Local News

Energy bill clears House committee

Tipton’s measure seeks to promote production on public lands

July 23, 2013

Local News

Free recycling extended through middle of August

Drop-off sites at Town Plaza, north Durango

July 23, 2013

Nation & World

Mideast issues split Congress

U.S. trying to figure out its new role

July 23, 2013

Nation & World

Return of U.S. draft not in sight

All-volunteer force putting defense of country in hands of minority

July 23, 2013

Nation & World

Opposition demands Hezbollah stand trial

Fighters from the Free Syrian Army targets one of the bastions of the regime’s forces on Monday in Aleppo, Syria,…

July 23, 2013

Education

Schools lose taste for candy fundraisers

bags, artwork, events now used to raise money

July 23, 2013

Nation & World

Obama’s latest economic push has familiar feel

Drawing renewed attention to the economy, President Barack Obama will return this week to an Illinois college where he once…

July 22, 2013

Nation & World

Top military leader outlines costs, risks on Syria

In a letter, Gen. Martin Dempsey outlined the risks, costs and benefits of five potential steps as the Obama administration…

July 22, 2013