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Fires close Divide, Colorado trails

(4:30 p.m. Wednesday) – Emergency closures in place due to the West Fork Complex currently affect long sections of the…

June 26, 2013

Nation & World

Supreme Court clears way for gay marriage in California

Same sex couple Lisa Kirk, left, and Lena Brancatelli, right, cry while reacting to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on…

June 26, 2013

Nation & World

Supreme Court rules Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional

Supporters of gay marriage embrace outside the Supreme Court in Washington on Wednesday after the court cleared the way for…

June 26, 2013

Local News

Searchers spend 5 days seeking Redwine clues

Sheriff’s spokesman: Variety of items collected on Middle Mountain sent for analysis

June 26, 2013

Local News

In Colorado, Supreme Court decision gets muted response

As many celebrated the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the Defense of Marriage Act and California’s Proposition 8,…

June 25, 2013

Local News

Preparing for launch

Lena Rohn, 9, of Durango concentrates on disassembling electronic devices in the search for usable parts to construct a “Rubber…

June 25, 2013

Local News

Crews focus on homes

West Fork blazes keep Wolf Creek Pass closed for 7th day

June 25, 2013

Local News

Accessibility protest prompts city survey

Prompted by protests of restaurants with inadequate accommodations and the plight of a stranded wheel-bound passenger at the Durango-La Plata…

June 25, 2013

Local News

Heat is on in Four Corners

Weekend thunderstorms could bring brief relief

June 25, 2013

Nation & World

For nationwide gay marriage, more battles to be fought

NEW YORK – Even as they celebrate a momentous legal victory, supporters of gay marriage already are anticipating a return…

June 25, 2013

Nation & World

Court changes historic voting act

Southern states no longer need federal oversight of elections

June 25, 2013

Nation & World

Arab Idol champ urges Palestinians to unite

Palestinians wait for the Arab Idol winner Palestinian Mohammed Assaf, unseen, on the top of a roof in front of…

June 25, 2013

Education

Post-recession, higher ed paths diverge

Specialization becomes focus in U.S.; liberal arts rise elsewhere

June 25, 2013

Nation & World

Putin says no to US request to turn over Snowden

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks to the media Tuesday in Finland. Putin said National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden has…

June 25, 2013

Nation & World

High court voids key part of Voting Rights Act

WASHINGTON – A deeply divided Supreme Court on Tuesday halted enforcement of the federal government’s most potent tool to stop…

June 25, 2013

Local News

Loggers, spare those trees

Old-growth forest in Hermosa gets state recognition

June 25, 2013

Local News

Officials to ‘do what we can’ to open Hwy. 160

DEL NORTE (Tuesday 11:45 a.m.) – Fire and law enforcement officials on both sides of the Continental Divide plan to…

June 25, 2013

Local News

Conservation group gives McLachlan 86% favorable rate

Roberts highest GOP on group’s scorecard

June 24, 2013

Business

Label aside, RMCF chocolate nowhere to be found in cereal

Could common cocoa crunch chocolatier’s credibility?

June 24, 2013

Local News

Gentler winds help fight

Blaze now is nation’s highest wildfire priority

June 24, 2013

Local News

Crawling on the rocks

“The thrill of the ascent is second to none,” said River Weiss, 15, son of Rosi Weiss, who was climbing…

June 24, 2013

Local News

Benefits of increased border patrol debated

Senate bill includes $30B for more security

June 24, 2013

Business

Bernanke comments surprised investors

Stock and bond prices have been sinking for a month after investors were caught off guard and alarmed by the…

June 24, 2013

Business

Mormon missionaries in strategic shift

Utah-based church ready to embrace social media to find new followers

June 24, 2013