News

Trying to combat growing drug trade in oil patch

WILLISTON, N.D. – The blood-drenched man had survived a brutal attack: Beaten with brass knuckles, shocked with a stun gun,…

April 12, 2014

Business

Higher mortgage rates seen as likely

Borrowing costs could rise this year

April 12, 2014

Nation & World

Ukrainian tensions rise; UN meets

Russia calls on West to end ‘Kiev’s escalation’ of crisis

April 12, 2014

Regional News

Navajo family receives electricity for first time

Margie, left, and Alvin Tso, outside their house on the Navajo Nation in Arizona, raised eight children in the without…

April 12, 2014

Local News

Finger-pickinâ€™ good

Members of two different bands, Papa Otis and The Flume Canyon Boys, joined together Sunday afternoon in front of Magpies…

April 12, 2014

Nation & World

Ukraine to deploy troops in anti-terror operation

Pro-Russian activists build barricades in front of the city government headquarters in Makeyevka, about three miles from Donetsk, Ukraine, on…

April 12, 2014

Local News

Sheriff: School threat not intended

Schools go into lockdown after misinterpreting Facebook post

April 12, 2014

Nation & World

Military dog retires with honors

TAMPA, Fla. – Staff Sgt. Shannon Hutto thought his bomb-sniffing dog Eddie was just being lazy when he wouldn’t move…

April 12, 2014

Business

Designers like flea markets, too

Tips for making those great finds

April 12, 2014

Nation & World

Relics of the past or just aging eyesores?

NEW YORK – They were designed for the 1964 World’s Fair as sleek, space-age visions of the future: three towers…

April 12, 2014

Nation & World

Case highlights problems with Pakistan justice

LAHORE, Pakistan – A 9-month-old Pakistani boy has been swept up in an attempted murder investigation that highlights the country’s…

April 12, 2014

Nation & World

Odd-couple nations leading search for jet

CANBERRA, Australia – The leaders of Malaysia and Australia have used warm and glowing terms to assure the world that…

April 12, 2014

Local News

Dayplanner Sunday

Meetings and Events American Legion will host Sunday brunch, 9 a.m.-noon, 878 East Second Ave. Arts and Entertainment “The Tao…

April 12, 2014

Nation & World

Cities wade into vacation rental debate

Durango isn’t the only city wrestling with vacation rental regulations. Cities across the country are finding themselves in the middle…

April 12, 2014

Local News

Kopp edges Gessler for top GOP spot on governor ballot

Republicans gather at state assembly

April 12, 2014

Local News

Backyard paradise

From halfpipes to terraced gardens, some take it to the next level

April 12, 2014

Local News

DMR ownership explores shake-up

Development will move forward, CEO says

April 12, 2014

Local News

Health fair helps residents take charge

Event provides free, low-cost screenings

April 12, 2014

Local News

No tantrums, just a Meltdown

Bluegrass gathering picks on, rain or shine

April 12, 2014

Local News

Highway curve proves deadly

Motorcyclist dies after missing turn, crashing on U.S. 160

April 12, 2014

Local News

Local Briefs

Plant, garden expo to be held in Pagosa The Pagosa Springs Plant and Garden Expo will take place from 10…

April 12, 2014

Nation & World

Poison gas used in Syrian raid

Government, rebels blame each other

April 12, 2014

Nation & World

World Briefs

Iran rejects naming new UN envoy TEHRAN, Iran – Iran rejected naming a new diplomat Saturday to represent it at…

April 12, 2014

Nation & World

Should college student-athletes unionize?

Players at private universities can, but contention arises at public higher ed

April 12, 2014