News

Pot stores to make history on Jan. 1

State to allow retail sales; 3 shops to open in Telluride

December 27, 2013

2 more peacekeepers killed in Central African Republic

A Christian resident of the Gobongo neighborhood celebrates as trucks pass carrying fleeing Muslims out of Bangui, Central African Republic,…

December 27, 2013

Nation & World

N.Y. judge rules NSA phone surveillance is legal

U.S. District Court Judge Richard Leon ruled that the National Security Agency’s bulk collection of millions of Americans’ telephone records…

December 27, 2013

Nation & World

Egypt begins roundup of Brotherhood members

The Muslim Brotherhood is vowing to escalate its demontrations following the military-backed government’s decision to declare the political group a…

December 26, 2013

Nation & World

Websites cracking down on nasty comments

Many websites and news companies are trying new tactics to try to limit nasty online comments.Damian Dovarganes/Associated Press NEW YORK…

December 26, 2013

Nation & World

Nation/World Briefs

President signs budget easing spending cuts HONOLULU – President Barack Obama has signed a bipartisan budget bill easing automatic spending…

December 26, 2013

Local News

Once a Democrat, Durango candidate looks to GOP

McMillan aims to appeal to libertarian wing of party

December 26, 2013

Local News

Post-Christmas high

Kayton Adams, 3, of Show Low, Ariz., got to try out one of his Christmas toys with his dad, Nathan…

December 25, 2013

Regional News

Airport incidents lead to 2 arrests

PHOENIX – Two men were arrested Christmas Day on opposite sides of the country after they breached perimeters at major…

December 25, 2013

Regional News

Wrapping around Colorado Capitol dome coming down

Construction crews Thursday began removing weatherproof wrap from the newly gilded Colorado Capitol dome that has been undergoing nearly two…

December 25, 2013

Regional News

N.M. cities see boom from gay marriages

Many people in New Mexico’s tourism industry believe the legalization of gay marriage in New Mexico could bring in more…

December 25, 2013

Local News

The Blotter

Durango Police Wednesday 2:24 a.m. A dog was stuck inside a cement canal at the fish hatchery, 151 E. 16th…

December 25, 2013

Local News

Hard work = hard body

For women, strength training doesn’t always equate to bodybuilding

December 25, 2013

Regional News

DA challenges Holmes case evaluation

Holmesdu1-i-syn CENTENNIAL (AP) – Prosecutors have accused the psychiatrist who performed a crucial mental-health exam on the Aurora movie theater…

December 25, 2013

Regional News

Utah holdouts offer gay marriage licenses

Chris Serrano, left, and Clifton Webb kiss after being married, as people wait in line to get licenses outside of…

December 25, 2013

Local News

Dayplanner Friday

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…

December 25, 2013

Nation & World

Optimism for 2014, poll shows

Respondents rate 2013 dismal for U.S., world

December 25, 2013

Good Earth

Surge of dolphin deaths alarm, puzzle scientists

MIAMI – Like a macabre marine mystery, the carcasses first turned up along the coast of New Jersey in June.…

December 25, 2013

Good Earth

Yellowstone bears may lose protections

Grizzly numbers have recovered, panel says

December 25, 2013

Good Earth

In 2013, Arctic melting slowed

But report says top of world is changing

December 25, 2013

Good Earth

By saving Oregon forests, people, companies gain

Carbon credits connected to environmental, social welfare

December 25, 2013

Local News

Christmas Day cleaning crew

Guy Gervais spent a little time on Christmas morning gathering luminarias on East Third Avenue between 10th and 11th streets…

December 25, 2013

Regional News

Another court defeat for Utah on gay marriage

SALT LAKE CITY – A federal appeals court has refused yet again to stop gay marriage in Utah, making it…

December 25, 2013

Regional News

Gay marriage battle moves to state courts

Dan Trujillo, left, and Clyde Peck get married in Salt Lake City as about 1,500 people gather in Washington Square…

December 25, 2013