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Easy to make, harder to keep

Like other things in life, New Year’s resolutions require some persistence

January 1, 2014

Hospital: Ariel Sharon’s health worsens

Hospital officials say former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s condition has deteriorated sharply. Sharon has been in a coma since…

January 1, 2014

Nation & World

Nation/World Briefs

HARTFORD, Conn. – Residents and emergency management officials in New England and parts of New York prepared on Wednesday for…

January 1, 2014

Nation & World

Nations race to stake their claims in Arctic

The United States is considering possibly building a new icebreaker as it looks to increase its presence in the Arctic…

January 1, 2014

Nation & World

Broken axle found at scene of North Dakota derailment

Railroad crews are hoping to repair damaged rail lines in North Dakota by today. An oil train derailed Monday near…

January 1, 2014

Local News

Telluride starts pot sales

And ‘business is good’

January 1, 2014

Local News

Local Briefs

The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen will meet at 7 p.m. Jan. 9 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500…

January 1, 2014

Nation & World

These bobbleheads are really supreme

Bobblehead figurines of Supreme Court justices are some of the rarest bobblehead dolls ever produced. They’re released erratically and are…

January 1, 2014

Good Earth

Long silent to criticism, agribusiness reaches out

Industry delivers its message with social-media sites

January 1, 2014

Good Earth

African dust makes journey to Caribbean

Scientists studying particles’ effect on climate, health

January 1, 2014

Good Earth

Wyoming looks to plug natural-gas wells

As boom vanishes, there’s a push to reclaim land

January 1, 2014

Good Earth

Brrr! Record lows beat highs

In 2013, colder temperatures more common in U.S.

January 1, 2014

Good Earth

Soil pollution plagues China

“Of course, I’m afraid,” said Ge Songqing, who is in her 60s. She pointed to the smokestacks looming over her…

January 1, 2014

Local News

Legal sales create new Colorado commodity: Marijuana

Purchaser: ‘I feel free’

January 1, 2014

Nation & World

South Sudan negotiators set to begin peace talks

The United Nations is “gravely concerned” about possible violations of international human rights in South Sudan, the world body says.…

January 1, 2014

Nation & World

After the Times Square party comes the cleanup

New York City sanitation workers hit the streets early Wednesday morning to begin cleaning up after revelers in Times Square…

January 1, 2014

Regional News

Grand Canyon gives incentive for quieter tour aircraft

Sierra Club: Effort could prove counterproductive

December 31, 2013

Regional News

Wyoming lawmaker supports legalizing medical marijuana

Burns’ uncle, a Jesuit priest who lived most of his life as a missionary in India, was dying of lung…

December 31, 2013

Local News

Dayplanner Thursday

Durango High Noon Rotary meeting, noon, DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio, www.durangohighnoonrotary.com. Kiwanis Club of Durango meeting, noon, Durango…

December 31, 2013

Local News

Durango lags behind pot’s big day

Locals still find ways to partake in history

December 31, 2013

Regional News

Utah files to block same-sex unions

The heavily Mormon state wants the marriages to stop while it appeals a judge’s decision, which said banning gay couples…

December 31, 2013

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.…

December 31, 2013

Local News

Durango railroad visionary Charles Bradshaw dies

Purchase of train saved it from abandonment

December 31, 2013

Local News

Turn the page to 2014

Durangoans vow to be more fit, more literate in new year

December 31, 2013