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Congress back to work; but don’t expect much

Here’s a rundown of what’s coming up

DATE: Apr 26, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Is this Picasso worth saving at all?

Moving painting may destroy it

DATE: Apr 26, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Effort afoot to dim the lights at night

What do you see when you look up at night? Chances are, not much. Increasing population and brighter lights have turned the night sky in many places from an inky black ...

DATE: Apr 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation Briefs

Oregon switching to federal health site DURHAM, Ore. – After months of trying to get its problem-plagued online health exchange to work, Oregon on Friday officially gave up on t...

DATE: Apr 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

New programs help cut military suicides

WASHINGTON – Suicides across the military dropped by more than 15 percent last year, but new detailed data reveals an increase in the number of Army National Guard and Reserve soldiers who t...

DATE: Apr 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Tornado! What about your pets?

OKLAHOMA CITY – Jerry Starr thought he was taking the safe approach when a twister was reported heading toward his suburban neighborhood outside Oklahoma City last May. He grabbed his teenag...

DATE: Apr 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Officials admit ID problems

SEOUL, South Korea – As visiting President Barack Obama offered South Koreans his condolences Friday for the ferry disaster, the South Korean government conceded that some bodies have been m...

DATE: Apr 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

World Briefs

Insurgents detain observers in Ukraine SLOVYANSK, Ukraine – An official says pro-Russian forces have detained a team of military observers traveling across eastern Ukraine with th...

DATE: Apr 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Appeals court hears arguments in cellphone-tracking case

MIAMI – A federal appeals court in South Florida is considering whether investigators are required to get a warrant before obtaining cellphone records detailing a suspect’s movements. ...

DATE: Apr 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Coming soon to a city near you: Killer space rocks?

Space rocks big enough to destroy a city hit the Earth much more often than thought, according to an estimate by a private group devoted to preventing disaster from such orbital killers. ...

DATE: Apr 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Performing dogs go big after $1M television prize

LOS ANGELES – A million dollars will change you. Since a father and son took their 10 flipping, twirling dogs from the center ring of a circus to the stage of a reality show, whe...

DATE: Apr 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Big riders mean big horses on trails

Western ranches trying to accommodate larger tourists

DATE: Apr 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Photos: Elkhorn Fire on Sunday

Photos: Animus on the AnimasBoxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Boxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Photos: A rockin’ good timeThe 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

The 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.

A solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a d...