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Durango airport struggles with snow

The weather is playing havoc with activities at Durango-La Plata County Airport, canceling or delaying flights, complicating snow removal and trying the patience of travelers looking for a space to park.

Durangoans gear up for digital-TV conversion

Most area residents appear to be prepared for the impending switch to digital television broadcasts, local sources say. Radio Shack has seen a drop in demand for the converter boxes needed to translate the digital signals into analog for older model televisions.

News

Richardson withdraws nomination

WASHINGTON - New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson abandoned his nomination to become commerce secretary under pressure of a grand jury investigation into a state contract awarded to his political donors - an investigation that threatened to embarrass President-elect Barack Obama. Richardson insisted he would be cleared in the "pay-to-play" investigation, and Obama stood by the governor as an "outstanding public servant." But both men said it has become clear that a grand jury probe would not be finished in time for Richardson's confirmation hearings and could keep him from filling the post in a timely manner.

Israeli troops slice deep into Gaza (AP)

Hard legislative session ahead for Richardson (AP)

Colo. GOP lawmakers to sponsor oil-shale bills (AP)

Navajo Nation ballot initiative receives too little support to pass (AP)

Sports - National

Broncos interview Spagnuolo (AP)

ENGLEWOOD - The Denver Broncos are in a hurry to find Mike Shanahan's replacement. By midweek, owner Pat Bowlen and his advisers will have interviewed five candidates to succeed the winningest coach in franchise history, the man who won him two Super Bowl trophies but just one playoff game in the decade since John Elway retired.

Ravens turn over Dolphins (AP)

Nolan, Wild defeat Avs 2-0 (AP)

Smith edges Sparano for AP honors (AP)

Features - Health

Danny's heart (AP)

CHICAGO - his time, when the lanky young man stepped into the pool, his chest was tight. His muscles ached. He pushed off to take his first strokes and grimaced at the pain.