News

Student loan interest rate issue could affect millions

Federally subsidized student loans are a hot political issue now in Congress. Taxpayers have paid off tens of millions of…

June 18, 2013

Nation & World

Military plans would put women in most combat jobs

WASHINGTON – A top general says cultural, social and behavioral concerns may be bigger hurdles than physical fitness requirements for…

June 18, 2013

Education

Class, not race, may be colleges’ new test

Supreme Court ruling against racial preferences could shift focus

June 18, 2013

Local News

Officials impose fire limits

County, Southern Utes, agencies set restrictions for Southwest Colorado

June 18, 2013

Nation & World

NSA director says plot against Wall Street foiled

National Security Agency Director Gen. Keith B. Alexander testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington before the House Intelligence Committee. He…

June 18, 2013

Nation & World

U.S., Taliban to start talks about ending Afghan war

Top U.S. military commander in Afghanistan, Joseph Dunford said NATO will support any positive movement to bring reconciliation between the…

June 18, 2013

Local News

Small plane aborts takeoff

Reasons are unknown

June 17, 2013

Business

New runway smooths the way for travelers

Animas Air Park reopens after resurfacing is completed

June 17, 2013

Local News

Protesters: Improve access

Activists with disabilities make their case downtown

June 17, 2013

Business

Stocks rise waiting for Fed word

NEW YORK – It’s all about the Fed. Still. U.S. stocks moved higher Tuesday, helped by news of a pickup…

June 17, 2013

Local News

Senate committee passes San Juan Wilderness Act

Bill would allow heli-skiing to continue on Sheep Mountain

June 17, 2013

Business

Water: Fracking’s mounting cost

Fracking fuels water fights in driest regions

June 17, 2013

Local News

Fire activity slows in Wolf Creek blazes

Two fires continued to burn northeast of Pagosa Springs in the Wolf Creek area, with a total area burned estimated…

June 17, 2013

Local News

Four Corners Gay Pride Festival starts tonight

More than 1,200 expected to be in attendance

June 17, 2013

Local News

Car flip closes Hwy. 160

Durango Fire & Rescue Authority firefighter Lou Vito surveys the scene after a single-vehicle rollover on U.S. Highway 160 in…

June 17, 2013

Regional News

More residents return after Black Forest Fire

Renee Seay looks into the basement of her father’s house and what was her childhood home Tuesday. Dick Hoffman lost…

June 17, 2013

Regional News

Radar shows tornado touched down at Denver airport

Scott Morlan was able to photography the funnel cloud that briefly touched down Tuesday afternoon near Denver International Airport.Scott Morlan/Associated…

June 17, 2013

Business

Businessman has eye on building pot empire

Former Mexican President Vicente Fox, left, and Jamen Shively, CEO of Diego Pellicer, spoke during a news conference in Seattle…

June 17, 2013

Local News

Power plant powerwash

Steve Scheid of Vivid Color Painting of Durango powerwashes the smokestack Monday at the old power plant that is now…

June 17, 2013

Local News

Traffic to be detoured away from Main Avenue

The summer construction season is shutting down another Durango street, this time closing both northbound lanes of Main Avenue between…

June 17, 2013

Local News

Déjà vu: ‘Paddy’ Lynch arrested in dog incident

Second arrest for trespassing at a shelter in five years

June 17, 2013

Nation & World

Ariz. citizenship-proof law illegal, court rules

The Supreme Court ruled Monday that states cannot on their own require would-be voters to prove they are U.S. citizens…

June 17, 2013

Nation & World

Report: Slowdown in costs for health care to continue

WASHINGTON – There’s good news for most companies that provide health benefits for their employees: America’s slowdown in medical costs…

June 17, 2013

Nation & World

4 women among NASA’s 8 new astronauts

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA has eight new astronauts – its first new batch in four years. Among the lucky…

June 17, 2013