News

State delegation reacts to president’s speech

Democratic Sens. Mark Udall and Michael Bennet attended the speech in the House of Representatives Chamber of the U.S. Capitol.…

January 27, 2014

Local News

Property-tax revenue plummets

Grants, sales tax among bright spots for county

January 27, 2014

Local News

The gift of life … after death

Durango youth’s passing underscores value of organ donation

January 27, 2014

Local News

Dayplanner Wednesday

Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County, 2750 Main Ave., $5, 259-0385.…

January 27, 2014

Regional News

Education-reform law to be challenged

A provision in the 2010 education-reform law gives teachers displaced for reasons including budget cuts, enrollment drops or the turnaround…

January 27, 2014

Local News

Arsonist banned from using fire

Restitution paid from Roatcap Fire yet to be decided

January 27, 2014

Business

Wish list made for new head of SBA

Cutting government red tape and helping increase funding for small businesses are among the tasks small businesses are hoping President…

January 27, 2014

Business

Business Briefs

Pruettdu1-i-syn REI named its 2013 Vendor Partner of the Year awards during the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market trade show. Osprey…

January 27, 2014

Business

THC-Hawks? Pot puns pack this ‘Super’ Bowl

NFL keeping mum on the Bronco-Seahawk matchup

January 27, 2014

Local News

The Blotter

Monday 8:39 a.m. Firefighters responded to a gas smell at Main Avenue and West College Drive. Durango Fire Protection District…

January 27, 2014

Local News

Snowdown 2014: Safari So Good Today’s Events

Decorate Your Own Pith Helmet Contest, 9 a.m., Pine River Valley Bank, 1701 Main Ave., 385-9583. Snowdown Doughdown, 9 a.m.,…

January 27, 2014

Local News

Snow at Snowdown?

Weather forecast says it’s possible

January 27, 2014

Business

Head’s up with start-ups

Program offers mentorship, help to 4 hopefuls

January 27, 2014

Nation & World

Republicans back health-care alternative

The supporters of the proposal, Sens. Orrin Hatch of Utah, Tom Coburn of Oklahoma and Richard Burr of North Carolina,…

January 27, 2014

Nation & World

Obama speech to highlight achievable goals

President Barack Obama is expected to announce a series of executive actions during his State of the Union address tonight…

January 27, 2014

Nation & World

Nation Briefs

WASHINGTON – A House plan to make major cuts to food stamps would be scaled back under a bipartisan agreement…

January 27, 2014

Nation & World

Ukraine leader offers concessions

Ukrainian protesters are continuing to put pressure on President Viktor Yanukovych’s government. Yankovych’s government said Monday that it would withdraw…

January 27, 2014

Nation & World

Egypt military backs chief for presidency

Egyptian Defense Minister Gen. Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi is the new field marshal for the Egyptian army.Jim Watson/Associated Press El-Sissi, the military…

January 27, 2014

Nation & World

World Briefs

GENEVA – The key issue of a transitional government to replace President Bashar Assad blocked any progress Monday in Syrian…

January 27, 2014

Local News

Boy, 8, in ‘fair’ condition after crash at DMR

Accident left him with broken jaw, lost teeth

January 27, 2014

Nation & World

Florida high court OKs medical marijuana for ballot

Polls show Florida voters support legalizing medicinal marijuana in the state. The state Supreme Court Monday cleared the way for…

January 27, 2014

Nation & World

Americans value privacy over security, poll finds

President Barack Obama’s proposals to ease Americans’ concerns about the National Security Agency’s surveillance programs are not winning the public’s…

January 27, 2014

Local News

Big, leafy plant helps Bayfield boy win green

Jackson Artichoker shows off the 16-pound cabbage he grew, which earned him a $1,000 savings bond as part of the…

January 26, 2014

Local News

‘Amazon tax’ goes to Colorado court

Some out-of-state retailers are able to sell tax-free goods

January 26, 2014