News

Obama pardons turkeys as part of annual rite

Popcorn, the national Thanksgiving turkey, enjoys the view for the north portico of the White House Wednesday after receiving a…

November 27, 2013

Nation & World

Syria, opposition both confirm presence at talks

The Syrian government and the main rebel group are planning to attend U.N.-sponsored peace talks to try to end the…

November 27, 2013

Nation & World

Latest NSA charge under fire by ACLU

The Huffington Post is reporting that the National Security Agency monitored porn traffic of six people the agency called “radicalizers.”…

November 27, 2013

Nation & World

Nation/World Briefs

WASHINGTON – Compounding pharmacies that custom-mix medications in bulk are expected to come under more federal oversight under a bill…

November 27, 2013

Local News

Local Briefs

Trails 2000, Mountain Bike Specialists and Maria’s Bookshop will offer the gift of a Trails 2000 membership beginning on Noel…

November 27, 2013

Good Earth

The great methane miscalculation

U.S. spewing 50% more than EPA estimates, study shows

November 27, 2013

Good Earth

Earth Briefs

Aztec Ruins National Monument has received a Connecting Trails to Parks grant for 2014. The park will receive $95,314 to…

November 27, 2013

Good Earth

New York City may ban foam food containers

Environmental, business interests clash

November 27, 2013

Good Earth

A move to leave those leaves

Mulching gains favor in suburbs

November 27, 2013

$Agency nixes fracking comment$

Good Earth

Agency nixes fracking comment

National Park Service had cited critic’s view

November 27, 2013

Good Earth

Ethanol’s rise can mean loss of hunting lands

Economic incentives cut into conservation

November 27, 2013

Good Earth

European Union blacklists 3 nations over illegal fishing

And in a warning to a big fisheries nation, EU Fisheries Commissioner Maria Damanaki on Tuesday told South Korea to…

November 27, 2013

Good Earth

Unusual ice circle forms in North Dakota river

A large circle of ice spins in North Dakota’s Sheyenne River. Members of the National Weather Service said a combination…

November 27, 2013

Local News

House catches fire south of Elmore’s Corner

Fire investigators suspect faulty hot tub

November 27, 2013

Local News

Replacement water dock to open Monday

Debit card from city, not cash, will be needed to make purchase

November 27, 2013

Nation & World

China says it monitored bombers

China says it has the means to enforce its new air zone over the East China Sea, which includes many…

November 27, 2013

Nation & World

Website faces another delay

The Obama administration is continuing to roll back start times for some of the planned features of its health insurance…

November 27, 2013

Daily update

Dayplanner Thursday

Turkey Trot, 10 a.m., Fort Lewis College Clocktower. Arts and Entertainment Karaoke, 9 p.m.-close, Wild Horse Saloon, 601 East Second…

November 27, 2013

Daily update

Community Road Work Conditions

The city of Durango Community Development Department’s fall construction of the Downtown Sidewalk Improvement Project has resumed. Each side street…

November 27, 2013

Daily update

Community Menus

Durango/La Plata Senior Center: Center closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Durango School District 9-R: 9-R schools closed in…

November 27, 2013

Regional News

Judge: Sheriffs can’t sue state over gun laws

Lawsuit will continue with 21 plaintiffs with standing

November 26, 2013

Local News

The Blotter

Tuesday 9:43 a.m. A homeless person has been sleeping on the porch of a home in the east 500 block…

November 26, 2013

Nation & World

Rain, snow hit East during the Thanksgiving rush

On the busiest travel day of the year Wednesday, family and friends watch for arrivals of loved ones at Denver…

November 26, 2013

Local News

Durango resident aids typhoon victims

Firefighter helps treat patients in Philippines clinics

November 26, 2013