News

Frequent-flier programs changing course

Delta Air Lines is the latest airline to change its frequent-flier program. Delta will start awarding mileage based on how…

March 8, 2014

Business

Is transferring credit card debt right for you?

Offers from credit card companies to temporarily skirt interest charges can be enticing. Reducing interest payments by transferring a balance…

March 8, 2014

Nation & World

An executive mansion in disarray?

Email correspondence obtained by The Associated Press suggests Virginia first lady Maureen McDonnell was stressed and overwhelmed by her duties…

March 8, 2014

Nation & World

Gold discovery spurs rich vein of theories

A horde of mint-condition gold coins valued at millions of dollars is spurring lots of theories about how the coins…

March 8, 2014

Nation & World

Studies show big promise for HIV prevention drug

New research suggests that a shot every one to three months may someday give an alternative to the daily pills…

March 8, 2014

Local News

Dayplanner Sunday

Arts and Entertainment Irish music jam session, 12:30 p.m., Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave., 403-1200. Belle Brunch with Donny…

March 8, 2014

Local News

Gardner is GOP’s new hope for Senate

Udall paints challenger as hard-right politician

March 8, 2014

Local News

Join us … and the NRA

Durango Gun Club requires dual membership

March 8, 2014

Nation & World

Here’s an inside view into Oscar Pistorius’ trial

From ‘My Lady’ to no juries, people learn of S. African courts

March 8, 2014

Nation & World

World Briefs

Iraq: Suicide bomber uses police Humvee BAGHDAD – A suicide bomber in a stolen police Humvee passed through a military…

March 8, 2014

Regional News

This isn’t a Communist film anymore

Cold War casualty ‘Salt of Earth’ now viewed as classic

March 8, 2014

Regional News

New interstate faces tough go

Vegas-Phoenix route would boost economy, trade, proponents say

March 8, 2014

Nation & World

Facebook targets illegal gun sales

Critics contend social-media site not doing enough

March 8, 2014

Nation & World

You’re invited to join the GOP

Republicans courting women as their conservative summit ends

March 8, 2014

Nation & World

Nation Briefs

MacRaedu1-i-syn New Jersey ‘The Honeymooners’ star Sheila MacRae dies at 92 ENGLEWOOD, N.J. – Sheila MacRae starred on the Broadway…

March 8, 2014

Nation & World

A matter of time

Custodian Ray Keen inspects a clock face Saturday before changing the time on the 100-year-old clock atop the Clay County…

March 8, 2014

Nation & World

Obama warns Democrats in 2014 mid-term elections

Obamadu1-i-syn WASHINGTON – Democrats could get walloped in the November elections. The party gets sleepy and distracted in the midterms.…

March 8, 2014

Nation & World

Oil slicks suggest airplane location

No distress call given by Malaysian Airlines’ crew

March 8, 2014

Nation & World

Crimea preparing for referendum to separate itself from Ukraine

Majority in region identify with Russia, which continues to send troops to area

March 8, 2014

Local News

‘Temporary art’ a winner

Fresh off his gold medal at the Breckenridge International Snow Sculpting Championships, Durangoan Keith Martin has done it again. His…

March 8, 2014

Regional News

About to drive stoned? Not on state’s watch

Media campaign strives to educate pot users

March 8, 2014

Business

U.S. home prices rose at solid pace in January

Home prices remain about 17 percent below their peak in April 2006, according to real estate data provider CoreLogic. Average…

March 8, 2014

Business

Expired tax credit costs homeowners

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Attorneys are predicting a rash of bankruptcies and a prolonged foreclosure morass if an expired…

March 8, 2014

Business

Knock it down, build it up

Downtown rebuilds, remodels gain steam

March 8, 2014