News

A way to cut fracking radioactivity?

HOUSTON – Researchers believe they have found an unlikely way to decrease the radioactivity of some hydraulic fracturing wastewater: Mix…

January 15, 2014

Good Earth

Earth Briefs

Renewable credits available from LPEA Members of La Plata Electric Association who install renewable energy systems (up to 10 kilowatts)…

January 15, 2014

Good Earth

Carbon dioxide pollution up in ’13

More coal burned to generate electricity

January 15, 2014

Good Earth

How can you protect our planet?

Local panel to talk energy efficiency, sustainability

January 15, 2014

Good Earth

Flap artists

Birds benefit from syncing wing beats in V formation

January 15, 2014

Good Earth

Calif. lions resort to inbreeding

Development shrinks natural habitat; population at risk

January 15, 2014

Good Earth

Plans for Lower Dolores River draw criticism

Federal and state protection measures for the Lower Dolores River were sharply criticized by local officials Jan. 9 during a…

January 15, 2014

Local News

Wildcat Mining asked to put up $100K for repairs

du1-i-syn DENVER – A troubled gold mine in La Plata Canyon is getting another chance to clean up its messes…

January 15, 2014

Nation & World

New scandal embroils U.S. nuclear force

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Welsh says 34 officers have been linked to a cheating scandal.Jacquelyn Martin/Associated Press…

January 15, 2014

Local News

Barnes twins to make TV appearances

Tracy Barnes, left watches her twin sister, Lanny Barnes, take aim near Molas Pass after a morning workout. The twin…

January 15, 2014

Nation & World

Report calls Benghazi attack preventable

A Libyan man investigates the inside of the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, on Sept. 13, after an attack that…

January 15, 2014

Local News

False alarm sends police to school

Panic button pushed twice inadvertently

January 15, 2014

Local News

Planning Commission approves land-use code

New rules have been 4 years in the making

January 14, 2014

Local News

Rocks keep rolling on Red Mountain Pass

Latest falling debris spread along 200-foot section

January 14, 2014

Local News

Snow on the brain

A driver is thinking doubly hard for snow, as seen on the back window of an SUV parked Wednesday along…

January 14, 2014

Local News

Exposed to winter

Hypothermia is no fantasy death in Durango

January 14, 2014

Regional News

Pot debates still lingering

Issues arise in Colorado, Washington

January 14, 2014

Regional News

Denver appeals court is in spotlight

Gay-marriage cases headed there

January 14, 2014

Local News

Energy mandate repeal dies in ‘kill committee’

Renewable rule helped fuel counties’ secession effort

January 14, 2014

Business

Better with age

As it turns 40, Osprey Packs is leader in innovation

January 14, 2014

Business

To keep up, F-150 gets an aluminum body

Ford aims to make truck more fuel efficient

January 14, 2014

Business

Health act throws tax curveball

Individuals should be aware of penalty, deadline

January 14, 2014

Nation & World

Lawmakers threaten TSA with private screeners

WASHINGTON – Members of a House panel threatened Tuesday to privatize more airport screening unless the Transportation Security Administration improves…

January 14, 2014

Nation & World

Dozens of trade-offs in $1.1 trillion budget bill

House Republicans, lead by House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, are welcoming a $1.1 trillion budget deal that offers trade-offs…

January 14, 2014