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Good Earth

Invasive species get the ax

Durango removing nonnative trees from riverside property

June 26, 2013

Good Earth

Fruits may need thinning for growth, flavor

A person hand-thins apple fruits on a tree in New Paltz, New York. Now is the time to start looking…

June 26, 2013

Good Earth

Yellowstone grizzly rebound questioned

A government study concludes that a major reason more bears have been counted in recent years is that more time…

June 26, 2013

Nation & World

Pentagon to extend benefits to gay service spouses

Wednesday’s Supreme Court decision opens the door for married gay couples to get federal benefits. Defense officials estimate there are…

June 26, 2013

Local News

Fires close Divide, Colorado trails

Trail sections are closed to all public entry between San Luis Pass north of Creede, Stony Pass east of Silverton…

June 26, 2013

Nation & World

Supreme Court clears way for gay marriage in California

Same sex couple Lisa Kirk, left, and Lena Brancatelli, right, cry while reacting to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on…

June 26, 2013

Nation & World

Supreme Court rules Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional

Supporters of gay marriage embrace outside the Supreme Court in Washington on Wednesday after the court cleared the way for…

June 26, 2013

Local News

Searchers spend 5 days seeking Redwine clues

Sheriff’s spokesman: Variety of items collected on Middle Mountain sent for analysis

June 26, 2013

Local News

In Colorado, Supreme Court decision gets muted response

“I was very happy until I realized (the rulings) would not have as big of an impact on me since…

June 25, 2013

Local News

Preparing for launch

Lena Rohn, 9, of Durango concentrates on disassembling electronic devices in the search for usable parts to construct a “Rubber…

June 25, 2013

Local News

Crews focus on homes

Fork blazes keep Wolf Creek Pass closed for 7th day

June 25, 2013

Local News

Accessibility protest prompts city survey

The survey comes on the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, showing that progress can be agonizingly slow.…

June 25, 2013

Local News

Heat is on in Four Corners

Weekend thunderstorms could bring brief relief

June 25, 2013

Nation & World

For nationwide gay marriage, more battles to be fought

In the meantime, as one gay-rights leader said, there will be “two Americas” – and a host of legal complications…

June 25, 2013

Nation & World

Court changes historic voting act

Southern states no longer need federal oversight of elections

June 25, 2013

Nation & World

Arab Idol champ urges Palestinians to unite

Palestinians wait for the Arab Idol winner Palestinian Mohammed Assaf, unseen, on the top of a roof in front of…

June 25, 2013

Education

Post-recession, higher ed paths diverge

Specialization becomes focus in U.S.; liberal arts rise elsewhere

June 25, 2013

Nation & World

Putin says no to US request to turn over Snowden

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks to the media Tuesday in Finland. Putin said National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden has…

June 25, 2013

Nation & World

High court voids key part of Voting Rights Act

In a 5-4 ruling, the court declared unconstitutional a provision of the landmark Voting Rights Act that determines which states…

June 25, 2013

Local News

Loggers, spare those trees

Old-growth forest in Hermosa gets state recognition

June 25, 2013

Local News

Officials to ‘do what we can’ to open Hwy. 160

“(We) are looking to see if there are ways we can open it up,” said Pete Blume, an incident commander…

June 25, 2013

Local News

Conservation group gives McLachlan 86% favorable rate

Roberts highest GOP on group’s scorecard

June 24, 2013

Business

Label aside, RMCF chocolate nowhere to be found in cereal

common cocoa crunch chocolatier’s credibility?

June 24, 2013

Local News

Gentler winds help fight

now is nation’s highest wildfire priority

June 24, 2013