Author - The Durango Herald

Demons’ state volleyball streak stops at 3

The Demons won’t be making a return trip to Denver. The Durango High School volleyball team’s streak of three consecutive state tournament berths ended Sunday in Denver after the ...

DATE: Nov 2, 2013 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Grizzlies’ block hands Skyhawks a grizzly defeat

Stepping away from the friendly confines of Whalen Gymnasium hasn’t treated the Fort Lewis College volleyball team kindly. The Skyhawks lost 3-0 (25-15, 25-15, 25-13) to Adams Sta...

DATE: Nov 1, 2013 | CATEGORY: College Sports

Kniffen’s nifty goal enough

Skyhawks best Colorado Mesa with a shutout in Grand Junction

DATE: Nov 1, 2013 | CATEGORY: College Sports

Miller Middle School briefly evacuated

Miller Middle School was evacuated for about 20 minutes Friday morning when smoke from a laundry vent set off a fire alarm. There was no fire and everyone was safe, according to a...

DATE: Nov 1, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Seniors Outdoors group plans walk

Seniors Outdoorsâ€™ Wednesday Wanderers group will meet at 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays through the winter to walk the Animas River Trail from Santa Rita Park to Home Depot. RSVP is not ...

DATE: Oct 31, 2013 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

County residents warned of mail theft

More than a dozen residents have had mail stolen this week in rural parts of La Plata County, according to the Sheriff’s Office. The thefts have occurred west of Bayfield and on t...

DATE: Oct 31, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

How good are these Durango Demons?

Fifth-grade YAFL team completes its second undefeated championship season in three years

DATE: Oct 30, 2013 | CATEGORY: Youth Sports

Bayfield hooks up to high-speed web

As a result of a project that began in the early 2000s, Bayfield now has high-speed connectivity. The project, built with the cooperation of FastTrack Communications and La Plata...

DATE: Oct 29, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Last chance to see DHS Marching Band

Friday is the last opportunity to see the state-qualifying Durango High School Red Pride Marching Band perform its 2013 show “Superheroes.” The band will do its routine during halftime of th...

DATE: Oct 29, 2013 | CATEGORY: Talk about Town

RMAC saves an honor for Espinosa

Skyhawks’ goalkeeper is the RMAC Defensive Player of the Week

DATE: Oct 29, 2013 | CATEGORY: College Sports

Enter to win a freezer packed with local foods

Pick it up and plug it in. That’s all that you’ll have to do if you’re one of two lucky winners who win a recycled freezer chock-full of local foods. Raffle tickets wi...

DATE: Oct 29, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food

Wal-Mart says it wants greeter back, but family uncertain

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said Tuesday it is offering Durango store greeter Matt Wood his job back. However, when contacted Tuesday night, Jessica Wood, Matt’s wife, said she is unclear if a meet...

DATE: Oct 28, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News