News

States fight over right to claim first flight

Orville and Wilbur Wright are generally credited with being first to achieve powered flight during a test flight at North…

October 24, 2013

Nation & World

Obama calls for immigration law by year’s end

Obama’s renewed focus on immigration comes amid mounting criticism of the White House over computer problems that have plagued insurance…

October 24, 2013

Nation & World

Violent crime rises in U.S. for second year

Last year marked the second year in a row for increases in the crime victimization survey, a report that is…

October 24, 2013

Local News

Bidders avoid solar auction in droves

BLM’s first-ever such sale draws nobody but the crickets

October 24, 2013

Nation & World

Contractors reject blame for website woes

Who’s to blame? The first congressional hearing into what went wrong dug into issues of website architecture and testing protocols…

October 24, 2013

Nation & World

Two shot at National Guard armory; shooter in custody

Police Chief Rita Stanback and Fire Chief Gary Graves, second from left, of Millington, Tenn., say the two National Guard…

October 24, 2013

Local News

Atmos restoring city gas service

Customers will wait until later today

October 24, 2013

Local News

So this is higher education

Fort Lewis College freshmen Addyson Santese, left, of Washington, D.C., and Alex Rowland of Philadelphia pause between classes Thursday on…

October 23, 2013

Local News

State Patrol recognized for terrorism training

Agency helps volunteers at USA Pro Challenge

October 23, 2013

Local News

A gun in 30 minutes

Firearm purchase can be simple, but not to be taken lightly, sellers say

October 23, 2013

Local News

Amendment 66, grocery bag fee dominate forum

Durango district talks about 'significant impact'

October 23, 2013

Regional News

Saudis seek national convicted of sex assault

Prosecution questions whether man is eligible for treatment

October 23, 2013

Nation & World

Obama, Pakistan’s prime minister vow to work together

President Barack Obama and Pakistani are vowing to work together to build a relationship between the two nations that is…

October 23, 2013

Nation & World

Dutch defend ‘Black Pete’ tradition

Supporters of “Zwarte Piet,” or “Black Pete,” are fighting back against claims that the Dutch holiday character is racist. According…

October 23, 2013

Nation & World

U.S. now world’s top producer of shale gas

Shale gas accounted for 39 percent of all natural gas produced last year in the United States, compared to 15…

October 23, 2013

Local News

1,500 customers lose natural gas

Atmos says service to be restored today

October 23, 2013

Good Earth

Aiming to save trees

As part of the Southern Rockies Rust Resistance Trial, more than 700 limber pine and bristlecone pine seedlings were planted…

October 23, 2013

Good Earth

CO2 pollution falls 3.8% in U.S.

In 1994, coal provided 52 percent of the U.S. power and now it is down to 37 percent. Burning coal…

October 23, 2013

Good Earth

Recycling lagging in rural America

Despite rising interest in recycling, there are huge pockets of rural America where residents would have to drive 100 miles…

October 23, 2013

Good Earth

Researchers find trove of new species in Suriname

Trond Larsen, with the nonprofit research and advocacy organization Conservation International, said in a phone interview that the team catalogued…

October 23, 2013

Good Earth

Solar campaign shines light on energy savings

Solarize La Plata program to help 100 families install home systems

October 23, 2013

Nation & World

Speaker hopeful of immigration action this year

Boehner publicly and privately raised the possibility of a House vote although he faces strong opposition from tea party members…

October 23, 2013

Nation & World

Biden says country on cusp of mental health changes

Vice President Joe Biden, left, says the human brain is the newest frontier for scientific research and he is predicting…

October 23, 2013

Nation & World

Test for Saudis: How far to push ire over America?

Saudi Arabia is making clear that its relations with the United States are changing although they are expected to remain…

October 23, 2013