News

Affirmative-action ban OK’d

Justice Sonia Sotomayor says a Supreme Court decision upholding Michigan’s ban on using race as a factor in college admissions…

April 22, 2014

Local News

System down at Bayfield motor vehicle division

The computer system that processes transaction for motor vehicle registrations and titles is down in the Bayfield Branch of the…

April 22, 2014

Nation & World

Cries of anguish as South Korea ferry toll reaches 135

JINDO, South Korea – The confirmed death toll from the South Korean ferry disaster rose to 135 Wednesday, but there…

April 22, 2014

Nation & World

Democrats eye 15 cities for 2016 convention

WASHINGTON (AP) â€“ The Democratic National Committee has asked Chicago, New York and 13 others to make a pitch to…

April 22, 2014

Local News

Silverton flirting with Superfund?

Meeting a first step in understanding possible cleanup process

April 21, 2014

Local News

Dayplanner Wednesday

Meetings and Events Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County, 2750 Main…

April 21, 2014

Local News

County draft code requires moral pot sellers

People who want to sell recreational marijuana in La Plata County must have good moral character. The La Plata County…

April 21, 2014

Local News

LPEA board candidates talk issues

Ballots going out next month

April 21, 2014

Regional News

Divisive vaccine proposal altered

Now you don’t have to watch a video or get doctor clearance for your personal belief

April 21, 2014

Regional News

Udall goes on offensive in his ads

Colorado senator highlights Gardner’s abortion record

April 21, 2014

Local News

The Blotter

Durango Police Tuesday 2:39 a.m. A border collie was at large near Durango Mall, 800 South Camino del Rio. Monday…

April 21, 2014

Business

High court looks at Internet TV

Broadcasters square off against online distributor

April 21, 2014

Business

Business Briefs

Spaaah Shop announces promotion The Spaaah Shop & Day Spa, 934 Main Ave., announces the promotion of Rowan Blaisdell to…

April 21, 2014

Business

Grads find job market tight

Women graduates fare better than men

April 21, 2014

Regional News

Defendant dies after being shot in Utah courthouse

Police tape surrounds the Federal Courthouse on Monday in Salt Lake City. A U.S. marshal shot and critically wounded a…

April 21, 2014

Regional News

Colo. slows medical marijuana crackdown

DENVER – Colorado appears to be giving up on its effort to crack down on medical marijuana growers who are…

April 21, 2014

Local News

Who’s in for Silverton judgeship?

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April 21, 2014

Local News

Local Briefs

Trails 2000 seeking grant The voting for Chapman Hill Bike Park Project began April 21 for the 2014 Bell Built…

April 21, 2014

Local News

Should it be tougher to amend Colo. Constitution?

Repeated failures don’t deter these two state lawmakers

April 21, 2014

Local News

Farewell, fluffy

Finding ways to remember our beloved pet companions

April 21, 2014

Local News

Gas leak boots out residents

Rupture forces the evacuation of Valle de Merced apartments

April 21, 2014

Nation & World

Biden in Ukraine to show support as tensions rise

Vice President Joe Biden is planning to warn Russia that it could face further sanctions if it fails to follow…

April 21, 2014

Nation & World

Boston Marathon begins under tight security

More than 35,000 runners are taking part in this year’s Boston Marathon, the largest number ever. Police were deployed in…

April 21, 2014

Local News

Red Mountain closes briefly after slide

Red Mountain Pass was closed for less than an hour Monday afternoon after an avalanche covered U.S. Highway 550. “It…

April 20, 2014