News

More Ariz. firefighters’ families file claims

The 12 claims filed Thursday seek more than $220 million from the state of Arizona, the city of Prescott, Yavapai…

December 18, 2013

Thank you, educators!

During the Durango Education Center’s GED graduation ceremony Thursday night at Durango Public Library, graduate Sarah Logan offers a “thank…

December 18, 2013

Local News

’Tis the season of giving

La Plata County residents donate in a variety of ways

December 18, 2013

Regional News

New Mexico legalizes same-sex marriage

State Supreme Court rules licenses can’t be denied

December 18, 2013

Local News

Feeling congested

Bumper-to-bumper traffic continued Wednesday afternoon on Main Avenue as gas-line work closed the center and one northbound lane. Atmos Energy…

December 18, 2013

Local News

Heavy lifting to regulate marijuana begins

La Plata County aims to write rules by next spring

December 18, 2013

Nation & World

China says all OK with U.S.-China sea incident

China’s Ministry of Defense said the Chinese ship was conducting “routine patrols” when it had a near-miss incident with the…

December 18, 2013

Nation & World

Palestinians ready to extend talks with Israel

The comments by Saeb Erekat marked the first time Palestinian negotiators endorsed the U.S. idea of seeking a preliminary rather…

December 18, 2013

Nation & World

Executions in U.S. drop close to 20-year low in 2013

Protesters gather outside St. Francis Xavier Church in St. Louis before last month’s execution of Joseph Paul Franklin, a white…

December 18, 2013

Nation & World

Budget deal should help support U.S. economy

The budget bill that Congress sent to President Barack Obama Wednesday should be good news for the economy. The compromise…

December 18, 2013

Nation & World

Nation/World Briefs

NEW ORLEANS – The first criminal trial produced by the Justice Department’s sweeping probe of BP’s massive 2010 oil spill…

December 18, 2013

Nation & World

Georgia woman claims half of jackpot

David Tulis/Associated Press<br><br>Young Soo Lee, who owns the Gateway Newsstand in the Alliance Center building in Atlanta, says she sold…

December 18, 2013

Good Earth

Cycling revolution?

High-tech startup builds electric-hybrid bicycle wheel

December 18, 2013

Good Earth

Next farm tool: Drones

With multiple uses, technology may change agriculture

December 18, 2013

Good Earth

Earth Brief

The Colorado State University Extension Office in La Plata County is accepting applications for the 2014 Colorado Master Gardener program…

December 18, 2013

Good Earth

Smog clinic opens in China

The dedicated clinic at the Chengdu No. 7 People’s Hospital already has treated more than 100 patients since opening last…

December 18, 2013

Local News

Local Briefs

The Boulevard Neighborhood Association invites the community to participate in its annual Christmas Eve Luminaria display on the center median…

December 18, 2013

Local News

Four arrested in connection with art gallery necklace heist

Sorrel Sky piece worth $4,300 taken

December 18, 2013

Local News

AT&T users get access to latest technology

4G LTE wireless system now available in Durango

December 18, 2013

Nation & World

Senate sends president compromise budget bill

Senate Budget Committee Chairwoman Patty Murray, D-Wash., Wednesday discusses the bipartisan budget deal she negotiated with Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis.…

December 18, 2013

Nation & World

Advisory panel urges new limits on spying

President Barack Obama is expected to announce what changes in policies he will put in place for the National Security…

December 18, 2013

Nation & World

Fed will reduce bond purchases by $10 billion in January

To cushion the impact on financial markets, the Fed strengthened its commitment to record-low short-term rates. It says it plans…

December 18, 2013

Nation & World

Health-premium deadline extended

Voluntary move aims to head off problems

December 18, 2013

Local News

Sewer bills are causing sticker shock

Flat rate based on average use sends one woman’s bill soaring

December 17, 2013