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Education

Texas drops algebra II mandate it started

State turns focus to vocational training; critics fear dumbing-down

January 28, 2014

Education

Respect at school in serious decline, survey shows

Compared with when they were students, Americans today believe that there’s a lot less respect in the hallways of the…

January 28, 2014

Local News

Lawmakers OK with more pay for elected officials

In La Plata County, increase would add 20% to salaries

January 28, 2014

Nation & World

Air Force ties more to scandal

A cheating scandal among members of the Air Force’s nuclear force is spreading with the Air Force reporting Tuesday that…

January 28, 2014

Nation & World

Rare winter storm paralyzes Deep South

Officials are warning drivers throughout the Deep South to avoid traveling as much as possible over the next couple of…

January 28, 2014

Local News

Ignacio leader dies at age 78

George Whitt served as mayor for six years

January 27, 2014

Local News

State delegation reacts to president’s speech

WASHINGTON – Perhaps predictably, Colorado’s two U.S. senators found more to like in President Barack Obama’s State of the Union…

January 27, 2014

Local News

Property-tax revenue plummets

Grants, sales tax among bright spots for county

January 27, 2014

Local News

The gift of life … after death

Durango youth’s passing underscores value of organ donation

January 27, 2014

Local News

Dayplanner Wednesday

Meetings and Events Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County, 2750 Main…

January 27, 2014

Regional News

Education-reform law to be challenged

DENVER (AP) – The Colorado Education Association plans to announce today it will take legal and legislative action against a…

January 27, 2014

Local News

Arsonist banned from using fire

Restitution paid from Roatcap Fire yet to be decided

January 27, 2014

Business

Wish list made for new head of SBA

Cutting government red tape and helping increase funding for small businesses are among the tasks small businesses are hoping President…

January 27, 2014

Business

Business Briefs

Pruettdu1-i-syn Osprey Packs receives award REI named its 2013 Vendor Partner of the Year awards during the Outdoor Retailer Winter…

January 27, 2014

Business

THC-Hawks? Pot puns pack this ‘Super’ Bowl

NFL keeping mum on the Bronco-Seahawk matchup

January 27, 2014

Local News

The Blotter

Durango Fire protection district Monday 8:39 a.m. Firefighters responded to a gas smell at Main Avenue and West College Drive.…

January 27, 2014

Local News

Snowdown 2014: Safari So Good Today’s Events

For more information on Snowdown, including any changes to the schedule and events, visit www.snowdown.org. Decorate Your Own Pith Helmet…

January 27, 2014

Local News

Snow at Snowdown?

Weather forecast says it’s possible

January 27, 2014

Business

Head’s up with start-ups

Program offers mentorship, help to 4 hopefuls

January 27, 2014

Nation & World

Republicans back health-care alternative

WASHINGTON – Three Senate Republicans on Monday proposed repealing the nation’s controversial health-care law in favor of a replacement that…

January 27, 2014

Nation & World

Obama speech to highlight achievable goals

President Barack Obama is expected to announce a series of executive actions during his State of the Union address tonight…

January 27, 2014

Nation & World

Nation Briefs

House advances plan for new farm bill WASHINGTON – A House plan to make major cuts to food stamps would…

January 27, 2014

Nation & World

Ukraine leader offers concessions

Ukrainian protesters are continuing to put pressure on President Viktor Yanukovych’s government. Yankovych’s government said Monday that it would withdraw…

January 27, 2014

Nation & World

Egypt military backs chief for presidency

Egyptian Defense Minister Gen. Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi is the new field marshal for the Egyptian army.Jim Watson/Associated Press CAIRO – The…

January 27, 2014