--°F

News

Gov. Christie goes on the offensive about accusations

Gov. Christie goes on the offensive about accusations

N.J. Gov. Chris Christie made inaccurate statements during a news conference about the lane closures near the George Washington Bridge,…

February 1, 2014

U.S. State Department report doesn’t daunt Keystone foes

U.S. State Department report doesn’t daunt Keystone foes

Study finds no major objections to the oil pipeline

February 1, 2014

Costs high for Obamacare repeal

Costs high for Obamacare repeal

Health-care law is locked in place, some experts say

February 1, 2014

Lawmakers want to ban under-21 smoking

Lawmakers want to ban under-21 smoking

Medical study finds this age group highly likely to start, buy cigarettes

February 1, 2014

Local Briefs

DUI enforcement increased for Super Bowl The Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado State Patrol and law enforcement agencies statewide –…

February 1, 2014

Gunman’s doctor before rampage: ‘No problem there’

Gunman’s doctor before rampage: ‘No problem there’

FBI/Associated Press file photo<br><br>Medical records for Washington Navy Yard gunman Aaron Alexis suggest Alexis lied so convincingly to Veterans Affairs…

January 31, 2014

Beetles inflict more damage

Beetles inflict more damage

Southwest Colorado infestation expands

January 31, 2014

Dayplanner Saturday

Dayplanner Saturday

Arts and Entertainment Greg Ryder, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave. JP Duo, 6:30 p.m., Jean-Pierre Wine Bar,…

January 31, 2014

Snowdown 2014: Safari So Good Today’s Events

Snowdown 2014: Safari So Good Today’s Events

For more information about Snowdown, including any changes to the schedule and events, visit www.snowdown.org. Snowdown Balloon Rally & Mass…

January 31, 2014

Animas High School eliminates position

Animas High School eliminates position

Move aims to keep school financially viable

January 31, 2014

Downtown safari so fun

Downtown safari so fun

Thousands defy chill to gather for Snowdown's Light Parade

January 31, 2014

Downtown flurry

Downtown flurry

Snow fell intermittently in downtown Durango on Friday afternoon, but did not accumulate. The National Weather Service is predicting a…

January 31, 2014

The Blotter

Durango Police Friday 3:36 a.m. An intoxicated woman was passed out in a booth at Dennyâ€™s Restaurant, 666 Camino del…

January 31, 2014

Reporter to go to high court

Reporter to go to high court

CENTENNIAL – Lawyers for the man accused of killing 12 people at a Colorado movie theater said Friday they will…

January 31, 2014

Mercury being sued by competitor

Mercury being sued by competitor

Lawsuit states company charges customers undisclosed, inflated fees

January 31, 2014

The goblins strike back

The goblins strike back

Former Boy Scout leaders charged for defacing park

January 31, 2014

Local Briefs

Homegrown Retreat to be held at FLC Growing Partners of Southwest Colorado will present the sixth annual Homegrown Retreat called…

January 31, 2014

Craft brewer’s drone delivery hopes put on ice

Craft brewer’s drone delivery hopes put on ice

Am image from video provided by Lakemaid Beer shows a mini-drone landing with a 12-pack of beer for ice fishing…

January 31, 2014

Suicides in the Army decline sharply

Suicides in the Army decline sharply

FORT CARSON, Colo. – Suicides in the Army fell by 19 percent in 2013, dramatically reversing a rising trend plaguing…

January 31, 2014

Education Brief

Education Brief

Local student wins award in Arkansas University of Arkansas Honors College students Adel Vaughn and Mary Nell Patterson have won…

January 31, 2014

Syria puts second round of peace talks on hold

Syria puts second round of peace talks on hold

Supporters of Syrian President Bashar Assad rally outside the U.N. headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, Friday as the the first round…

January 31, 2014

Nation/World Briefs

Nation/World Briefs

Former aide: Christie knew about closures TRENTON, N.J. – A former loyalist of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie who oversaw…

January 31, 2014

Knox’s murder case far from over

Knox’s murder case far from over

Amanda Knox says she is worried about being extradited to Italy after an Italian court reinstated a guilty verdict against…

January 31, 2014

Kerry seeks to calm German anger at NSA reports

Kerry seeks to calm German anger at NSA reports

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, left, visits with German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier Friday while waiting for a a…

January 31, 2014