News

Tokyo tops list of cities most at risk of disasters

“When we look at river flood, storm surge, tsunami, wind storm and earthquake combined, the Tokyo/Yokohama region is the most…

September 19, 2013

Local News

Durangoans recount fury of storm

East Animas residents say digging out will take time, effort

September 19, 2013

Nation & World

Al-Qaida gunmen seize town

The U.S. and its European and Gulf allies are growing more worried about sectarian fighting that is pitting moderate and…

September 19, 2013

Nation & World

Here’s the truth: The government doesn’t shut down

Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-Ohio, says Republican members are working on a strategy to pass legislation that would…

September 19, 2013

Local News

Creating a flap(jack)

Jeovanna Rios, a sophomore chemistry major at Fort Lewis College, came really close to successfully flipping her Mickey Mouse-shaped pancake…

September 18, 2013

Local News

Airline apologizes for service

‘We hurt you,’ United official tells airport board

September 18, 2013

Local News

Gov. outlines first steps in flood recovery

$135 million already pledged to repair roads, bridges

September 18, 2013

Local News

Mother charged with attempted murder

Prosecutors say Durangoan tried to kill self, children

September 18, 2013

Local News

Heroin dealer gets 10 years in prison

Huehldu1-i-syn Jonathan Huehl, 30, pleaded guilty to one count of distribution of heroin, a felony, in a plea agreement with…

September 18, 2013

Regional News

Lyons evacuees get quick look

Under tight security, hundreds of Lyons evacuees were given just two hours to check on their homes and leave. On…

September 18, 2013

Local News

Fort Lewis College enrollment hits over 4,000 for fall

Most in nine years, above school’s goal

September 18, 2013

Nation & World

Rocket trajectory links Syrian military to attack

Volunteers are teaching residents in Aleppo, Syria, what to do if chemical weapons are used against residents of the city.…

September 18, 2013

Nation & World

Starbucks says guns unwelcome

The fine line that the retailer is walking to address the concerns of both gun rights and gun control advocates…

September 18, 2013

Nation & World

VA: Gunman didn’t say he was depressed

Washington Navy Yard gunman Aaron Alexis’ mother, Cathleen Alexis, says she doesn’t know why her son went on a deadly…

September 18, 2013

Good Earth

Drilling not huge source of methane

Natural gas has less impact than coal on global warming

September 18, 2013

Good Earth

Operation goat lift

Utah wildlife crews relocate 50 mountain dwellers

September 18, 2013

Good Earth

Wal-Mart to phase out 10 hazardous chemicals

The nation’s largest retailer said that, beginning in January, it would begin to monitor progress on reducing these chemicals and…

September 18, 2013

Good Earth

Horticulturist to tell plant tales

Scott Skogerboe will address Durango Botanical Society; plant stampede set

September 18, 2013

Local News

Sudden storm strikes

Rain, mudslides, hail close roads, raise havoc

September 18, 2013

Nation & World

Military base shootings shake sense of security

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is ordering a review of physical security at all U.S. defense facilities worldwide following Monday’s shooting…

September 18, 2013

Nation & World

Flooding could recharge dry soil

Agriculture industry waiting for water to recede to assess damage

September 17, 2013

Nation & World

Storm toll mounts in Mexico

Tourists stranded in Acupulco, Mexico, are growing more desperate days after Tropical Storm Manuel hit the coast and cut off…

September 17, 2013

Local News

LPEA adopts solar-garden regulations

Plan allows wide participation in power generation

September 17, 2013

Local News

Rainy day commute

Jill Hesford walks her 5Â½-year-old daughter, Sylvia Hesford, right, to her kindergarten class at Riverview Elementary School on Wednesday along…

September 17, 2013