Author - The Durango Herald

Author - The Durango Herald

Mary Shinn

Position: Staff reporter

Email: mshinn@durangoherald.com

Phone Number: (970), 375-4526

Nonprofit arts sector contributes $18 million to Durango economy

The nonprofit arts and cultural sector in Durango contributes about $18 million to the city’s economy annually, a recent “The arts really do mean business. They bring in a lot of money, th...

DATE: Aug 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bear breaks into SUV, then takes it for a short drive

Subaru trashed in Durango neighborhood

DATE: Aug 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango fire district asks for property tax increase

Voters may decide whether to fund new station, more firefighters

DATE: Aug 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Traffic signal planned at College Drive, East Second intersection

Construction expected to start in the fall, finish by winter holidays

DATE: Aug 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango City Council votes down marijuana tax questions

The Durango City Council voted against placing questions on the ballot that could raise taxes on marijuana. Councilors Chris Bettin, Sweetie Marbury and Dick White voted unanimou...

DATE: Aug 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata Youth Services considers moving into house at fairgrounds

Move would make way for new chamber building on north Main Avenue

DATE: Aug 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Retail sales growth lukewarm in Durango

Tax collections lower than expected to begin year

DATE: Jul 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Small Business Development Center director established partnerships with tribes

Alaskan Native brought expertise in rural development

DATE: Jul 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

ACLU discovers Durango law in violation of Colorado Constitution

City to allow jury trials in municipal court for minor offenses

DATE: Jul 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Natural gas prices rising in La Plata County

Industry optimistic about future drilling

DATE: Jul 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news

City eyes two Animas River Trail improvements

Asphalt near downtown may be replaced; work on northern extension may begin

DATE: Jul 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango fire chief asks city, county for new impact fees

Funding needed to help pay for fire protection services, he says

DATE: Jul 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News