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Khodorkovsky will work to free political inmates

Mikhail Khodorkovsky arrives for his first news conference after his release in Berlin on Sunday. The former oil baron and…

December 22, 2013

Nation & World

Winter’s start brings snow, ice, warm air

A fresh blanket of snow graced Des Moines just in time for the holiday season. Jane and Tim Niess ski…

December 22, 2013

Local News

Free parking downtown not loved by all

One merchant says he sees ‘a frantic frenzy just to find a spot’

December 21, 2013

Local News

It’s a wrap

Making the outside as exciting as the gift inside

December 21, 2013

Nation & World

Beer tax issue coming to a head

Big makers want in on proposed reduction

December 21, 2013

Nation & World

Sticker shock ahead for some buying new health plans

Actor Adrienne Matzen, 29, who has been mostly uninsured since she turned 21, is now looking for a low monthly…

December 21, 2013

Local News

Neither rain, snow nor sleet can stop these athletes

Cyclocross racers go full-throttle at FLC

December 21, 2013

Business

How Federal Reserve’s pullback of stimulus could affect you

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says the Federal Reserve will begin cutting back on its bond purchases in January, a…

December 21, 2013

Business

Business Briefs

Alexanderdu1-i-syn Southern Ute Community Action Programs Inc. in Ignacio announces that its Youth Services Division has restructured staffing to better…

December 21, 2013

Business

Small businesses challenged in 2013

For many, it was a frustrating year of waiting. Waiting to learn about the new health-care law. Waiting for lawmakers…

December 21, 2013

Business

Discounts the rule as Christmas nears

Holiday shopping season has been a disappointment so far for retailers

December 21, 2013

Business

Airport traffic falls in November

Frontier’s departure weighs down enplanements

December 21, 2013

Nation & World

Cat-mouse game might explain how felines got tame

In fact, it was the cat’s appetite that started its path to domestication, scientists believe. The grain stored by ancient…

December 21, 2013

Nation & World

Faux, faux, faux! Fakes are hot

Leather, fur go synthetic this holiday season

December 21, 2013

Business

Retirees often overlook federal spousal benefit

But here’s a Social Security benefit I almost missed out on – and one that I bet a lot of…

December 21, 2013

Business

Aspiring health nuts may like these bands

Fitness bands may be great for aspiring health nuts, but they can require a lot of commitment from the users.…

December 21, 2013

Local News

November DUIs/DWAIS

The following are convictions made in November 2013 for driving under the influence with a blood-alcohol content of 0.08 percent…

December 21, 2013

Local News

Welcoming winter

Marking the official start to winter, 5-year-old Sonya Tocco, daughter of Paul Tocco, warms her hands next to one of…

December 21, 2013

Local News

Pot professionalism

Durango growers take business-like approach

December 21, 2013

Local News

Dental benefits to expand for Medicaid

But finding a dentist to treat you may be problem

December 21, 2013

Local News

Forest Service considers flushing toilets

Maintenance of outhouses at Coal Bank and Molas are costly, agency says

December 21, 2013

Regional News

In a diverse country, Santa has many faces

In Atlanta, children of many races share their Christmas wish lists with a black Santa Claus. In Houston, Santa wears…

December 21, 2013

Local News

Sen. Ellen Roberts earns recognition for conservation

Cited for her work to protect Colorado’s natural resources

December 21, 2013

Local News

FLC provost’s home gets vandalized

Police responded at around 12:30 p.m. and found four holes in two windows, said Sgt. David Longenette with Durango Police…

December 21, 2013