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Nation Briefs

Court says BP must pay claims during appeal NEW ORLEANS – BP PLC must resume paying claims while it asks…

Watchdog of VA says delays are everywhere

Investigator releases report on facilities

The Blotter

Durango Police Tuesday 8:06 a.m. An intoxicated man was arrested for attempting to steal a car behind the Leland House…

Battle for the paddle

Homeslice Pizza claimed first place in Wednesday’s 13th annual Battle of the Animas rafting competition. The race, hosted by Mild…

Ukraine insurgents say Chechens joining fight

Russia is denying that it is allowing fighters to cross into Ukraine to join pro-Russian insurgents fighting the central government.…

U.S. Chamber assesses Cuba opportunities

U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Thomas Donohue, second left, says Cuba’s private sector has expanded greatly in recent…

Obama seeks middle ground on world stage

President Barack Obama is proposing to establish a new $5 billion program that will help foreign nations fight terrorism. The…

Google to build cars that don’t need drivers

Google will be working with several unidentified Detroit automobile companies to develop driverless-car prototypes. The new cars will not have…

World Briefs

Turnout remains low in Egyptian election CAIRO – Egyptian authorities scrambled to rescue the country’s presidential election from the embarrassment…

Local Briefs

Marvel Grange to host community breakfast Marvel Grange will host a free community breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday…

Earth Briefs

New Moon Astro-Tour to be held Friday Durango Nature Studies will host a New Moon Astro-Tour at 9 p.m. Friday…

Price tag for cleaner air could be higher electric bills

Pollution comes with costs, too, EPA reminds

Animals hanker for exercise

And you thought the term “gym rat” was just a figure of speech. After scientists set up little exercise wheels…

McPhee puts a plug in Dolores

Focus of river controversy sharpens from the air

West Point grads ready for post-Afghanistan future

Matthew Anthony Mayeaux of Long Beach, Miss., celebrates after graduating from the U.S. Military Academy during a ceremony Wednesday in…

Ideology vs. duty examined in sheriff’s debate

Smith, Schirard split on gun-control lawsuit, staffing priorities

Vacation homes burglarized in Vallecito area

Several break-ins discovered as summertime residents return

Southern Ute hold election today

Southern Ute Indian Tribe members are voting today in a special election for a chairman or chairwoman to succeed Jimmy…

Fund drive aims to fix puppy’s heart

Eva, now nearly 8 weeks old, was rescued from euthanasia but now faces a fatal heart problem unless surgery is…

A sunny day and lots of bicycles

Some ponder taking a vote on vacation rentals

Residents urging 3 percent cap

Herbicide drift can plague home gardeners

Panel looking at issues with popular product to hear from maker

Running for peace

Mahasatya Janczak of Poland carries the torch for Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run on Wednesday afternoon in Durango. The run,…

Dayplanner Thursday

Meetings and Events “Building Responsibility in Youth” with Liza Tregillus, noon-1 p.m., Bowman Hall, Unitarian Fellowship, 419 San Juan Drive,…