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Court: Hobby Lobby can challenge health care law

The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver decided the Oklahoma City-based arts and crafts chain can proceed with its…

June 27, 2013

Local smoke may be from N.M.

Durango-area foresters assured that no fires were burning in the immediate vicinity, said Ann Bond, spokeswoman for the U.S. Forest…

June 27, 2013

Local News

Senate passes immigration bill

Legislation heads toward uncertain future in House

June 26, 2013

Local News

Bikes own the car in Pedal vs Metal

Scavenger hunt shows 2 wheels better than 4

June 26, 2013

Local News

5K at Purgatory to benefit dog shelter

Registration will begin at 9 a.m. The run will start at 10 a.m. and is for people of all ages…

June 26, 2013

Local News

Haze, service assures, is smoke, but no blaze

West Fork Complex remains active; fire danger high today

June 26, 2013

Regional News

Holmes to wear hidden harness anchored to floor

Andy Cross/The Denver Post file photo<br><br>Aurora theater shooting suspect James Holmes will wear a hidden harness anchored to the floor…

June 26, 2013

Regional News

Lawmaker challenges recall decision

Morse attorney cites technicality, saying petitions are invalid

June 26, 2013

Nation & World

Texas gov. calls special session on abortion

Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, left, who tried to filibuster an abortion bill, reacts as time expires Wednesday in Austin,…

June 26, 2013

Nation & World

Immigration bill cruising to Senate passage

Uruguay native and U.S. citizen Luis Pozzolo displays a sign he uses in his fight against amnesty for illegal immigrants…

June 26, 2013

Nation & World

Will Snowden join ranks of airport denizens?

Passengers eat at a cafe with a TV in the background showing a news report on NSA leaker Edward Snowden…

June 26, 2013

Good Earth

Marijuana crops in California seen as deadly threat to forests, wildlife

The animal, a Pacific fisher, had been poisoned by an anticoagulant in rat poisons such as d-Con. Since then, six…

June 26, 2013

Good Earth

Methane bubbles up in drinking water

Contamination from fracking in Pennsylvania ‘not epidemic’

June 26, 2013

Good Earth

Invasive species get the ax

Durango removing nonnative trees from riverside property

June 26, 2013

Good Earth

Fruits may need thinning for growth, flavor

A person hand-thins apple fruits on a tree in New Paltz, New York. Now is the time to start looking…

June 26, 2013

Good Earth

Yellowstone grizzly rebound questioned

A government study concludes that a major reason more bears have been counted in recent years is that more time…

June 26, 2013

Nation & World

Pentagon to extend benefits to gay service spouses

Wednesday’s Supreme Court decision opens the door for married gay couples to get federal benefits. Defense officials estimate there are…

June 26, 2013

Local News

Fires close Divide, Colorado trails

Trail sections are closed to all public entry between San Luis Pass north of Creede, Stony Pass east of Silverton…

June 26, 2013

Nation & World

Supreme Court clears way for gay marriage in California

Same sex couple Lisa Kirk, left, and Lena Brancatelli, right, cry while reacting to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on…

June 26, 2013

Nation & World

Supreme Court rules Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional

Supporters of gay marriage embrace outside the Supreme Court in Washington on Wednesday after the court cleared the way for…

June 26, 2013

Local News

Searchers spend 5 days seeking Redwine clues

Sheriff’s spokesman: Variety of items collected on Middle Mountain sent for analysis

June 26, 2013

Local News

In Colorado, Supreme Court decision gets muted response

“I was very happy until I realized (the rulings) would not have as big of an impact on me since…

June 25, 2013

Local News

Preparing for launch

Lena Rohn, 9, of Durango concentrates on disassembling electronic devices in the search for usable parts to construct a “Rubber…

June 25, 2013

Local News

Crews focus on homes

West Fork blazes keep Wolf Creek Pass closed for 7th day

June 25, 2013