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We’re in the money

WASHINGTON – A surging stock market and rebounding home prices boosted Americans’ wealth to a record in the final three…

March 6, 2014

Nation & World

Defense study takes hard look at Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s gestures and body movements may say a lot about what he is planning in the Crimea…

March 6, 2014

Nation & World

Vote may decide Crimea fate

Ukrainian government officials are denouncing Crimean lawmakers’ decision to hold a referendum on whether the region should be part of…

March 6, 2014

Nation & World

How do you spell relief: El Niño

The U.S. National Oceanic Atmospheric and Administration is predicting that the El Niño’s arrival this year will cause major changes…

March 6, 2014

Nation & World

House OKs bill to block EPA power plant rule

WASHINGTON – The Republican-controlled House has moved to block the president’s plan to limit carbon pollution from new power plants.…

March 6, 2014

Nation & World

Obama says Crimea separation vote would break law

The United States is planning to impose financial sanctions against people the U.S. says were involved in undermining Ukraine’s new…

March 6, 2014

Nation & World

Change to military justice system stalls

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., is expected to reintroduce her proposal to change the military justice system.J. Scott Applewhite/Associated Press WASHINGTON…

March 6, 2014

Local News

Authorities end search for avalanche victim

‘Too dangerous to go up there for a recovery’

March 6, 2014

Local News

Bayfield High School evacuation was premature, fire chief says

Small wall fire prompts gossip and reaction

March 6, 2014

Local News

Music soothes captive souls

Musicians visit detention-center kids

March 5, 2014

Regional News

Candy Crush? State may ban it while driving

Bill would restrict phones unless driver is using hands-free device

March 5, 2014

Local News

Dayplanner Friday

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…

March 5, 2014

Local News

Tipton talks Hermosa Creek

He expects effort to protect watershed to move quickly in the House

March 5, 2014

Local News

‘Spark the Change’

Mountain Middle School eighth-grader Will Swenson, son of Harriet and Steve Swenson, gives a TEDx talk Thursday afternoon at Animas…

March 5, 2014

Local News

Governor pushes state water plan

State Sen. Roberts is skeptical of John Hickenlooper’s goals

March 5, 2014

Local News

The Blotter

Durango Police Thursday 1:15 a.m. A resident of Hillcrest Apartments, 1000 Goeglein Gulch Road, reported a noise complaint after hearing…

March 5, 2014

Local News

Historical Fund opens Durango office

Demand for grants was a deciding factor

March 5, 2014

Nation & World

World Briefs

U.S. seeks to pursue North Korea charges UNITED NATIONS – The United States is asking the U.N. Security Council to…

March 5, 2014

Nation & World

Your old health plan is good for two years

The White House is extending the deadline for people to keep their old insurance plans even if they don’t meet…

March 5, 2014

Nation & World

Israel intercepts missile shipment

Israeli officials say advanced rockets that were seized by the Israeli navy could have allowed terror groups to attack targets…

March 5, 2014

Nation & World

CIA looking into spying claims

The CIA is checking into allegations tht some of its officers may have monitored members of the Senate Intelligence Committee…

March 5, 2014

Nation & World

Nation Briefs

Civil rights nominee fails to win in Senate WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama’s choice to lead the Justice Department’s Civil…

March 5, 2014

Nation & World

Second AIDS baby may be cured

Dr. Deborah Persaud, a pediatric HIV expert at Johns Hopkins’ Children’s Center in Baltimore, says a second baby appears to…

March 5, 2014

Nation & World

NASA plans search for life

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration wants to take a closer look at Jupiter’s moon Europa. The agency is planning…

March 5, 2014