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Good Earth

Oh, winter, where are you?

Ranchers’ profits dry up, along with soil; hikers disturb wildlife

January 29, 2014

Local News

Dems buck attempt to delay renewable power standard

Republicans have charged that the mandate is part of a “war on rural Colorado,” and the grievance hung heavy over…

January 29, 2014

Nation & World

House passes farm bill, crop subsidies preserved

A House-passed farm bill will cut some programs including a $4.5 bilion direct payment program that pays farmers whether they…

January 29, 2014

Nation & World

Atlanta reels from snow, ice storm

Helicopters are looking for drivers still stranded on Atlanta interstate. Thousands of drivers spent the night in their cars or…

January 29, 2014

Local News

One-day-only Guinness advertisement features Barnes twins

Tracy and Lanny Barnes appeared Wednesday in a one-day only Guinness commercial.Courtesy of Guinness After Tracy earned a spot on…

January 29, 2014

Local News

Hikers ignoring land closures

BLM plans to start issuing $275 tickets

January 28, 2014

Local News

Snow may complicate travel

Coal Bank, Red Mountain passes may receive 21 inches

January 28, 2014

Regional News

Bill to extend last call at bars advances

Colorado state Rep. Crisanta Duran, right, listens at the Capitol on Wednesday as Ramona Martinez, former president of the Denver…

January 28, 2014

Local News

Mancos OKs flat fee on marijuana

If approved, measure would take effect in 2015

January 28, 2014

Local News

Snowdown still X-rated

Crowd bares all at Fashion Do's and Don'ts

January 28, 2014

Local News

‘Yowling’ season early at Vallecito

Springtime conditions observed at reservoir

January 28, 2014

Nation & World

Americans react to Obama’s address to nation

Stymied by Congress, Obama vowed that if lawmakers won’t act, he will use his executive power to achieve some of…

January 28, 2014

Nation & World

Text of Obama’s State of the Union address

Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, my fellow Americans: Today in America, a teacher spent extra time with…

January 28, 2014

Nation & World

Ukraine government acts to stem protests

Anti-government protesters are continuing their protests in Kiev, Ukraine, although Tuesday’s developments offered some encouragement that the government may be…

January 28, 2014

Nation & World

Agitated, but caged Morsi back in court

Supporters of ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi were back on the streets Tuesday as returned to court to face charges…

January 28, 2014

Nation & World

Syria talks to continue

A deal to allow humanitarian aid into Homs remained stalled, with the Syrian delegation demanding assurances the U.S. aid will…

January 28, 2014

Nation & World

Obama vows to flex presidential powers in State of Union

“America does not stand still, and neither do I,” President Barack Obama said in his State of Union address, promising…

January 28, 2014

Education

College, university endowments record strong year

Endowments at U.S. colleges and universities showed strong growth in 2013, according to a report released Tuesday.Associated Press file More…

January 28, 2014

Education

Texas drops algebra II mandate it started

State turns focus to vocational training; critics fear dumbing-down

January 28, 2014

Education

Respect at school in serious decline, survey shows

A new Harris Poll finds that fewer adults believe teachers respect parents or students – and that fewer believe parents…

January 28, 2014

Local News

Lawmakers OK with more pay for elected officials

In La Plata County, increase would add 20% to salaries

January 28, 2014

Nation & World

Air Force ties more to scandal

A cheating scandal among members of the Air Force’s nuclear force is spreading with the Air Force reporting Tuesday that…

January 28, 2014

Nation & World

Rare winter storm paralyzes Deep South

Officials are warning drivers throughout the Deep South to avoid traveling as much as possible over the next couple of…

January 28, 2014

Local News

Ignacio leader dies at age 78

George Whitt served as mayor for six years

January 27, 2014