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Recession pushes colleges to focus on employment skills

October 1, 2013

Nation & World

Obama hails ‘historic’ launch of health exchanges

President Barack Obama gestures as he speaks in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 1,…

October 1, 2013

Nation & World

Obama hits GOP ‘ideological crusade’ in shutdown

The federal government shut down non-essential agencies and operations Tuesday, the first day of a government shutdown spurred by Congress’…

October 1, 2013

Local News

Having a ball

Victoria Collette found time to play with her dog, Cricket, on Tuesday afternoon at Santa Rita Park. The National Weather…

September 30, 2013

Local News

Cyclists ride for prostate awareness

A party at Ska Brewing Co. will mark the eighth day of the ride, organized in Austin by Davis Tucker,…

September 30, 2013

Local News

Blame game filters down to Colorado

In a telephone interview, U.S. Sen. Mark Udall said the shutdown was the fault of House Republicans. He said they…

September 30, 2013

Local News

It’s time to connect on Animas River Trail

The concept: Thousands of community-minded residents joining hands on the Animas River Trail to create a miles-long chain. The second…

September 30, 2013

Local News

Heavy traffic slows health website on debut day

Scantily clad models, from left, Katina Shoemaker, Sharayah Jones and Meghan McMahon, hand out fliers and display signs encouraging the…

September 30, 2013

Nation & World

Rock slide bodies retrieved

Survivor taken to hospital with broken leg

September 30, 2013

Local News

What do you think about the government shutdown?

“I think it’s bull (expletive). Congress is getting paid, but they expect other people to work for free. My daughter…

September 30, 2013

Local News

Second Avenue hotels get height variance

Vote goes 3-2 for developer

September 30, 2013

Local News

Ex-Bayfield marshal in critical condition

Harringtondu1-i-syn “I still can’t believe it happened,” his wife, Robin Harrington, said. “We’ve ridden horses all of our lives, and…

September 30, 2013

Local News

Durango feels shutdown

Unresolved political squabble in D.C. cuts federal services

September 30, 2013

Local News

Revenue woes threaten library, senior center

County analyst cites ‘funding cliff’ by 2017

September 30, 2013

Local News

Forest fire ideas kindle at Colorado Capitol

Roberts calls some proposals heavy-handed

September 30, 2013

Nation & World

Politicians seek fundraising payday from shutdown

The showdown coincides with the end of third-quarter fundraising period and political candidates, parties and outside groups have made it…

September 30, 2013

Nation & World

Venezuela expels top U.S. diplomat, two other envoys

Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro says three U.S. diplomats have been expelled from the country for allegedly conspiring with opposition politicians.Associated…

September 30, 2013

Nation & World

Should founders share blame for budget gridlock?

You don’t see other democracies shuttering landmarks and sending civil servants home just because their political parties can’t get along.…

September 30, 2013

Nation & World

More car bombings kill dozens in Iraq

Car bombings continue to take a toll in Baghdad, Iraq. A new wave of bombings hit Shiite neighborhoods in the…

September 30, 2013

Nation & World

Israel pushes U.S. to keep sanctions

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is asklng President Barack Obama to keep U.S. sanctions on Iran and even tighten them…

September 30, 2013

Nation & World

Generals forced out over Afghani breach

Gen. James Amos, the commandant of the Marine Corps, said in announcing his decision that Maj. Gen. Charles M. Gurganus…

September 30, 2013

Local News

Water-main break brings gusher

Pipe leaks for 2 hours; residents lose pressure

September 30, 2013

Nation & World

Under fire, ‘Obamacare’ going live – with glitches

Government-run health insurance exchanges will begin offering health insurance to Americans Tuesday, even if Congress is unable to reach a…

September 30, 2013

Nation & World

GOP unity frays as shutdown grows near

The threat of a partial government shutdown grew more likely Monday after the Senate rejected House-passed legislation to provide funding…

September 30, 2013