News

Visitors flock to remember Gettysburg battle

Luminaries mark the graves of Union dead at Soldiers’ National Cemetery during ongoing activities commemorating the 150th anniversary of the…

July 2, 2013

Nation & World

New Hispanic chief judge: Need more jury diversity

Ruben Castillo made the comments to The Associated Press in an interview shortly before he was sworn in Tuesday as…

July 2, 2013

Nation & World

More passengers show up with guns

The Transportation Security Administration provided this photo taken in April 2013 at Indianapolis International Airport of a gun found in…

July 2, 2013

Nation & World

Morsi says he won’t step down

Embattled Islamist President Mohammed Morsi vowed not to resign, however, and he demanded that the powerful armed forces withdraw their…

July 2, 2013

Nation & World

Obama to delay portion of Affordable Care Act

“As we make these changes, we believe we need to give employers more time to comply with the new rules,”…

July 2, 2013

Education

Minority, poor children gain from charters

Study used data from most schools

July 2, 2013

Education

Even for students who dropout, college pays

Small increments of additional education help raise earnings

July 2, 2013

Nation & World

Obama admin delays major requirement of health law

In an announcement late Tuesday from the Treasury Department, the administration said it has heard requests from business groups for…

July 2, 2013

Education

U.S. education spending tops global list, study reveals

Despite the spending, U.S. students still trail their rivals on international tests. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development –…

July 2, 2013

Education

Judge allows yoga in public schools

California parents said classes were promoting religion

July 2, 2013

Nation & World

Investigators to examine why Ariz. blaze killed 19

Stephen and Cheri Grady visit a memorial along the fence outside the Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew fire station on…

July 2, 2013

Local News

Durango’s fireworks ready for liftoff

Area around launch will be wet down with foam before show

July 2, 2013

Local News

Thief pilfers shop owner’s stars, stripes

Lyn D’Andrea holds a replacement flag outside Hair After Salon on Main Avenue. D’Andrea suspects someone stole her original American…

July 2, 2013

Local News

Crossing wires

A boy defies gravity on the bungee trampoline as a girl passes overhead on the zip line over the plaza…

July 1, 2013

Local News

La Plata County permits third pot grower

Facility also eyes entry into recreational marijuana

July 1, 2013

Local News

Containment of blazes up to 7 percent, smoke down

“There was low activity,” said Laura McConnell, a spokeswoman for the Rocky Mountain Type 1 Incident Management Team. “The fires…

July 1, 2013

Local News

City wants you to cut water use

Officials ask for voluntary 10 percent reduction

July 1, 2013

Local News

Mercury lays off 25 employees

CEO says positions are redundant

July 1, 2013

Local News

An angel for trekkers

Ohio woman opens her Cascade Village home to hikers walking the Continental Divide Trail

July 1, 2013

Nation & World

Police officers testify in George Zimmerman trial

George Zimmerman arrives for the 16th day of his trial in Seminole circuit court, in Sanford, Fla., on Monday. Zimmerman…

July 1, 2013

Daily update

Road Work Conditions

U.S. 160 Eastbound/Westbound between Cortez and Towaoc (Milemarker 37-27). From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Wednesday and Friday…

July 1, 2013

Local News

Fourth of July events

For more information, visit http://silvertoncolorado.com/?ai1ec_event=1309-2&instance_id=. Blue Ribbon Run, 2K, 5K and 10K, 8 a.m., start and finish at Memorial Park.…

June 30, 2013

Local News

Stricter fire rules go into effect today

Despite rains, ‘risk is still high’

June 30, 2013

Local News

Garden grows in former NIMBY battle zone

Neighbors voice little objection to Ohana Kuleana

June 30, 2013