Author - The Durango Herald

Fire grows to more than 1,000 acres; about 825 homes evacuated

County manager declares state of local disaster

DATE: Jun 1, 2018 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news

And the West is History

50 years ago: “James E. Webb, a former student at Fort Lewis College, is one of the 99 sailors aboard the missing nuclear submarine Scorpion. He was on his first cruise when the Scorpion...

DATE: May 31, 2018 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

50 years ago: “Malcolm Glen, who graduated from Durango High School Wednesday, will play the male lead in ‘Little Mary Sunshine’ to be presented in the Sheridan Opera House in Telluride ...

DATE: May 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

Fishing spots available for Colorado’s free fishing weekend

Fishing is free this weekend, and in Southwest Colorado, there are dozens of places to go. “Your fishin’ is our mission,” said John Alves, senior aquatic biologist for Colorado Pa...

DATE: May 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos State Park to offer weekend activities

Memorial Day weekend fun, free fishing planned

DATE: May 25, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Memorial Day to honor veterans with events

The Durango Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, American Legion and the Vietnam Veterans Association will hold Memorial Day events Monday in Durango. Monday 6 a.m.: VFW flag placeme...

DATE: May 25, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango, La Plata County announce Memorial Day closures

The city of Durango and La Plata County announced closures and schedule changes for Memorial Day on Monday: All La Plata County offices will be closed Monday. Durango City H...

DATE: May 25, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire restrictions will take effect at Mesa Verde National Park

Mesa Verde National Park has announced that open fires will be banned throughout the park beginning Sunday because of persistent dry weather. The ban includes all residences in th...

DATE: May 23, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Four local artists to present Wednesday at Durango Diaries

What is art? It’s a question that has kept philosophers busy for thousands of years. Art can imitate the physical world or depict an artist’s inner thoughts and expressions. ...

DATE: May 22, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News