News

London theater partially collapses

A bandaged man comforts a woman after the Apollo Theatre in London partially collapsed Thursday evening. Police said there were…

December 19, 2013

Local News

Mercury charges dismissed

Insufficient evidence precludes trial

December 19, 2013

Nation & World

NATO warns EU leaders on defense cooperation

British Prime Minister David Cameron says European Union member states need to work together more closely on defense issues, but…

December 19, 2013

Nation & World

Target: 40 million card accounts may be breached

Target is advising credit- and debit-card customers to double-check their credit statements for possible fraudulent purchases. The Minneapolis-based retailer confirmed…

December 19, 2013

Regional News

More Ariz. firefighters’ families file claims

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The families of a dozen Granite Mountain Hotshots have joined the list of people accusing public agencies…

December 18, 2013

Local News

Thank you, educators!

During the Durango Education Center’s GED graduation ceremony Thursday night at Durango Public Library, graduate Sarah Logan offers a “thank…

December 18, 2013

Local News

’Tis the season of giving

La Plata County residents donate in a variety of ways

December 18, 2013

Regional News

New Mexico legalizes same-sex marriage

State Supreme Court rules licenses can’t be denied

December 18, 2013

Local News

Feeling congested

Bumper-to-bumper traffic continued Wednesday afternoon on Main Avenue as gas-line work closed the center and one northbound lane. Atmos Energy…

December 18, 2013

Local News

Heavy lifting to regulate marijuana begins

La Plata County aims to write rules by next spring

December 18, 2013

Nation & World

China says all OK with U.S.-China sea incident

BEIJING – China on Wednesday said an altercation between a U.S. and a Chinese naval vessel on the South China…

December 18, 2013

Nation & World

Palestinians ready to extend talks with Israel

BEIT JALLA, West Bank – The Palestinians are ready to extend current peace talks with Israel beyond an April deadline…

December 18, 2013

Nation & World

Executions in U.S. drop close to 20-year low in 2013

Protesters gather outside St. Francis Xavier Church in St. Louis before last month’s execution of Joseph Paul Franklin, a white…

December 18, 2013

Nation & World

Budget deal should help support U.S. economy

The budget bill that Congress sent to President Barack Obama Wednesday should be good news for the economy. The compromise…

December 18, 2013

Nation & World

Nation/World Briefs

Ex-BP worker faces prison after conviction NEW ORLEANS – The first criminal trial produced by the Justice Department’s sweeping probe…

December 18, 2013

Nation & World

Georgia woman claims half of jackpot

David Tulis/Associated Press<br><br>Young Soo Lee, who owns the Gateway Newsstand in the Alliance Center building in Atlanta, says she sold…

December 18, 2013

Good Earth

Cycling revolution?

High-tech startup builds electric-hybrid bicycle wheel

December 18, 2013

Good Earth

Next farm tool: Drones

With multiple uses, technology may change agriculture

December 18, 2013

Good Earth

Earth Brief

Deadline extended for gardener program The Colorado State University Extension Office in La Plata County is accepting applications for the…

December 18, 2013

Good Earth

Smog clinic opens in China

BEIJING – A hospital in southwest China has opened a clinic for patients who are suffering symptoms related to smog,…

December 18, 2013

Local News

Local Briefs

Volunteers invited to help with Luminaria The Boulevard Neighborhood Association invites the community to participate in its annual Christmas Eve…

December 18, 2013

Local News

Four arrested in connection with art gallery necklace heist

Sorrel Sky piece worth $4,300 taken

December 18, 2013

Local News

AT&T users get access to latest technology

4G LTE wireless system now available in Durango

December 18, 2013

Nation & World

Senate sends president compromise budget bill

Senate Budget Committee Chairwoman Patty Murray, D-Wash., Wednesday discusses the bipartisan budget deal she negotiated with Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis.…

December 18, 2013