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Forrest Stone
Position: Staff reporter
Phone Number: 375-4566

Thanksgiving DUI crackdown now active on state roads

Agencies target impaired drivers through Nov. 27

Residents urged to take precautions during rutting season

Wildlife officials offer tips to reduce conflicts

And the West is History

100 years ago: A dance was scheduled to be held at Perins Peak Club House, and it was promised “to be well attended by Durangoites.” 75 years ago: Five young Durango women ...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Bo” Dale “had on a grouch” the day before, when he wanted to ship his livestock, but “couldn’t get cars.” 75 years ago: Two Mesa Verde Park employees were g...

Annual ‘Great Decisions’ discussions start Jan. 30

More than 75 community members attended last year’s series

And the West is History

100 years ago: The body of the late John English, a railroad employee who died a week earlier, was laid to rest by the Goodman Undertaking Co. in Greenmount Cemetery. 75 ye...

And the West is History

100 years ago: Three juveniles were accused of “swiping a ten dollar revolver from N.P. Nelson” and were scheduled to appear Nov. 14 in court for their hearing. 75 years ag...

And the West is History

100 years ago: Railroad men said that the lines departing Durango have “the finest roadbeds for many years” and that no derailments have occurred for some time. 75 years ag...

And the West is History

100 years ago: The Durango Democrat, in local news, printed, “If only the hen would drop more eggs and New Mexico, how lovely it would be,” as a response to butter dropping 5 cents in th...

Durango resident returns from two Team Rubicon service operations

Veteran conducted selfless disaster response in wake of hurricanes Harvey, Maria

And the West is History

100 years ago: Elmer Hatcher had 13 carloads of sheep for shipment in the local yards. The average weight per animal was 85 pounds. It was also noted that a 70-pound lamb, grass-fed, was...

Operation donation is right around the corner

Four Corners aims to collect 6,000 shoe boxes for children in need