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IRS officials live it up at conference

Conservative groups claim abuse by tax agency

June 3, 2013

Committee OKs child-welfare audits

Colorado’s legislative audit committee, which includes state senators and representatives, voted 6-0 Tuesday in favor of the audits. State Auditor…

June 3, 2013

Local News

Ignacio picks new mayor in special election

says she wants to promote unity after a difficult year

June 3, 2013

Local News

Marijuana citations increase

‘Everything is not legal by Amendment 64’

June 3, 2013

Nation & World

Fort Hood suspect to represent himself at trial

Maj. Nidal Hasan did not elaborate when announcing he would use a “defense of others” strategy, which requires defendants to…

June 3, 2013

Nation & World

Wounded and civilians trapped in Syria’s Qusair

This Sunday photo shows Syrian rebels making bread in the town of Qusair, near the Lebanon border, Homs province, Syria.…

June 3, 2013

Nation & World

2 U.S. troops, 9 Afghan children killed by bomb in Afghanistan

The death toll in Afghanistan has surged in the last two weeks. Violence has killed 125 Afghan civilians and injured…

June 3, 2013

Nation & World

Haiti hosts 1st conference on mining efforts

Until last year, few knew that Haiti had precious minerals underground. Two mining companies have begun drilling for gold, copper…

June 3, 2013

Nation & World

High court: DNA swabs OK after arrest

Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy said Monday the “Taking and analyzing a cheek swab of the arrestee DNA is, like…

June 3, 2013

Nation & World

New IRS head says he’s committed to restoring broken trust in agency

Acting IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel testified Monday before the House Appropriations subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government about a…

June 3, 2013

Nation & World

Lautenberg death leaves Christie in tricky political conundrum

N.J. governor must name replacement for Senate seat

June 3, 2013

Local News

Lightning sparks several fires

Conditions are ripe for more blazes over the next few days

June 3, 2013

Nation & World

Bomb kills 9 Afghan children, 2 NATO troops

An increase in casualties among Afghan civilians and security forces raises fears that foreign combat forces will be leaving behind…

June 3, 2013

Nation & World

Police can collect DNA from arrestees, court says

Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington. A sharply divided Supreme Court on Monday said police…

June 3, 2013

Local News

Hepatitis outbreak spares S.W. Colorado

health workers remain concerned about Costco-linked outbreak

June 2, 2013

Regional News

Friends stunned by loss of storm chasers

Research storm chasers Ed Grubb, left, and Ben McMillan say safety always was foremost in the mind of Tim Samaras,…

June 2, 2013

Regional News

Winds could intensify N.M. fire

Homes, water supply possibly in path of Tres Lagunas Fire

June 2, 2013

Regional News

Gun-rights activists turn in petitions to recall Senate President John Morse

Democratic state Senate President John Morse, right, and Cristy Le Lait urge voters last month not to sign petitions seeking…

June 2, 2013

Local News

If you build it …

Getting ready for Monday night lights, Brendon Tacke with the Durango Parks and Recreation Department helps prepare fields at Fort…

June 2, 2013

Local News

River trail stretch closing for repair

Pedestrians, area business see need for maintenance

June 2, 2013

Local News

Audit finds gaps in state personnel system

The state’s various departments do their own performance reviews and keep track of employee data at their home offices. But…

June 2, 2013

Local News

Durango teachers, staff up for raise

Health-insurance costs are expected to be lower for families

June 2, 2013

Local News

First comes baby, then … ?

women opt for motherhood ahead of marriage

June 2, 2013

Nation & World

Speculation begins regarding attorney general’s departure

Holderdu1-i-syn If Holder really thought he could escape controversy, the last few weeks have reinforced how inescapable controversy has become…

June 2, 2013