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Red Mountain shut down for days

Loose-rock mitigation to keep highway closed ‘at least through weekend’

January 14, 2014

Judges oppose ideas to reform NSA rules

The former chief judge of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court opposes some proposed changes to how the court should work,…

January 14, 2014

Nation & World

Egypt heads to polls as violence flares

Egyptians are voting on a new constitution in a two-day election that continues today. The military-backed government is hoping for…

January 14, 2014

Local News

A picnic in January

Susan Caudle and Beth Blovin enjoy lunch by the Animas River with their dog, Zeffy, on Monday afternoon. The National…

January 13, 2014

Local News

Windy walk

Under clear skies and temperatures in the 40s, wind buffets downtown Durango on Tuesday as a pedestrian walks past flags…

January 13, 2014

Local News

County assessor seeks his 8th term

Craig Larson hasn’t had an opponent in recent elections

January 13, 2014

Regional News

State Fair losing money, needs help from state

The Colorado State Fair Authority had a $2.8 million operating loss last year – a loss that was $400,000 more…

January 13, 2014

Local News

Lawyers face ethical dilemma with pot law

Federal prohibition means legal advice falls in gray area

January 13, 2014

Local News

Commissioners stay neutral on own raises

State proposal would boost county officials’ pay by 20 percent

January 13, 2014

Local News

Dayplanner Wednesday

Mike + Ruthy (vintage Americana), 7:30 p.m., $10/$12, Studio &, 1027 Main Ave., www.anddurango.com. Greg Ryder, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle…

January 13, 2014

Regional News

Colo. Republicans begin fight against laws

Energy bill first of many GOP has in mind to modifiy, repeal

January 13, 2014

Regional News

State clears Sen. Udall’s staff of intimidation

GOP representative who brought complaint dismisses findings

January 13, 2014

Local News

Looking at the big picture

Students weigh national security, freedom in mock trial

January 13, 2014

Local News

Local Briefs

All members of the Durango High School Class of 1964 are invited to meet at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 23 in…

January 13, 2014

Nation & World

Pilots grounded after landing at wrong airport

Passengers exit a Southwest Airlines flight that was supposed to land at Branson Airport in Branson, Mo., but instead landed…

January 13, 2014

Nation & World

Judge OKs pact ending Arkansas desegregation payments

A man walks on the stairs at Little Rock Central High School in Little Rock, Ark., Monday. A federal judge…

January 13, 2014

Nation & World

TSA finding more guns each year at checkpoints

The number of detections at airport checkpoints continues to rise from 1,123 in 2010 to 1,320 in 2011 to 1,525…

January 13, 2014

Nation & World

Egypt to vote on constitution

The U.S. is voicing concerns about reports that the military-backed Egyptian government is targeting anyone campaigning against a proposed new…

January 13, 2014

Nation & World

Few young adults signing up

The Obama administration is expecting more young adults to sign up for health insurance, said Gary Cohen, head of the…

January 13, 2014

Nation & World

World Briefs

PARIS – In a first yet fragile step toward peace, Syria’s government and the main but disputed moderate opposition group…

January 13, 2014

Nation & World

Nation Briefs

WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. – Authorities say a retired Tampa police officer has been charged with fatally shooting a man during…

January 13, 2014

Local News

Udall emails ‘heated,’ routine

Insurance chief gets confirmation from committee

January 13, 2014

Local News

Push continues for state shield law

Details emerge in bill protecting sources, reporters

January 13, 2014

Nation & World

Water ban lifted in part of W. Va.

People in nine counties in West Virginia are being advised to flush out their home water systems as officials begin…

January 13, 2014