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Farm Bill conservation programs take a hit

Area farmers, ranchers are big participants

May 17, 2014

Local News

With help, California man survives highway heart attack

Passers-by provide aid until medical help finally arrives on scene

May 17, 2014

Regional News

Are executions by firing squad more humane?

One Utah representative says so – and will be pushing for it in January

May 17, 2014

Local News

Saving lives and cleaning windows

Lifeguard Lacy Peinado cleans Aquatic Center windows inside Durango Community Recreation Center on Friday morning between shifts on the lifeguard…

May 17, 2014

Regional News

Police unions push for PTSD coverage

DENVER – Police unions across the U.S. are pushing for officers to be able to collect workers’ compensation benefits if…

May 17, 2014

Regional News

Region Briefs

More students arrested in alleged school threat KEENESBURG – Authorities have arrested two more students in connection with an alleged…

May 17, 2014

Nation & World

Is GOP race-recruitment strategy doable at all?

Party trying to end affirmative action while appealing to minorities

May 17, 2014

Nation & World

3 months of rain in just 3 days

Thousands have fled Balkan-area floods

May 17, 2014

Nation & World

Nation Briefs

Michigan Chicago Arab activist under scrutiny from past DETROIT – A Chicago activist might plead guilty in Detroit to failing…

May 17, 2014

Nation & World

In Kentucky Senate race, primary previews November

2014 will be close race; 6 seats can sway Congress

May 17, 2014

Nation & World

Senate candidates campaign in Georgia’s GOP stronghold

No potential winner is from district with many votes

May 17, 2014

Nation & World

Surviving Turkish miner says company to blame

Mine owners tipped off up to a week before inspection, says lawmaker

May 17, 2014

Nation & World

World Briefs

Thousands of people welcomed India’s next prime minister in the capital New Delhi on Saturday after he led his party…

May 17, 2014

Nation & World

Summit talks of Boko Haram

Terrorist group kills 40 in Nigerian village

May 17, 2014

Nation & World

Firefighters gain ground in California

Calmer winds help crews gain control

May 17, 2014

Nation & World

Lao defense chief among five killed in plane crash

Due to country’s secrecy, news of tragedy came from neighbor Thailand

May 17, 2014

Nation & World

Eastern Ukrainians criticize Kiev in talks

Polls show the majority supports a united Ukraine

May 17, 2014

Nation & World

Life expectancy up worldwide

U.S. doesn’t show up on top-10 list

May 17, 2014

Nation & World

Organic farmers in Oregon wage battle over GMOs

State’s governor signed legislation barring counties from enacting bans

May 17, 2014

Local News

Local Briefs

Habitat seeking volunteers for build Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County and the Universal Unitarian Fellowship will host students…

May 17, 2014

Local News

Climbers harness solar power

Often on the fringe of outdoor sports and stereotyped as living in vans and sleeping in the dirt, vagabond rock…

May 17, 2014

Local News

Dancing with the Durango Stars

Robert Mestas, center, a client with Community Connections, and several volunteers prepare for Dancing with the Durango Stars on Friday…

May 16, 2014

Local News

The price of going organic

Farm Bill increases support to help with certification process

May 16, 2014

Local News

Dayplanner Saturday

Meetings and Events Gentle Yoga in Oxford, 9:30 a.m., County Road 513. Durango Nature Studies’ Nature Center open, 10 a.m.-3…

May 16, 2014