Author - The Durango Herald
Ad
The Associated Press

Where notorious criminals have been buried

Whether it’s a genocidal dictator or a gunman behind a mass shooting, debate often flares over where the notorious should be laid to rest. Concerns about gravesite vandalism, possible b...

Farmington mall shooting sparks fears of gang war

FARMINGTON – A recent mall shooting in Farmington has sparked increased policing in neighborhoods amid fears of a new gang war. The Daily Times of Farmington reported that ag...

Cool, wet April helps snowpack

DENVER – A good portion of Colorado’s snowpack is getting closer to normal after an unseasonably cool and wet April. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Re...

Penguins escape in overtime

Minnesota battles back into series against Blackhawks

Pacers make some hay in Knicks’ Garden

NEW YORK David West scored 20 points, Paul George added 19, and the Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks 102-95 on Sunday in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. ...

Aurora considers review of shooting response

DENVER – The Aurora City Council is reconsidering an outside review of the city’s response to last summer’s theater shooting. The Denver Post reported councilors wi...

Chacin rides a rollercoaster

Starter up and down in Rockies’ loss

Soccer referee dead after punch

MURRAY, Utah – Ricardo Portillo’s daughters had begged him to stop refereeing in a soccer league because of the growing risk of violence from angry players. Now they&#x9...

Weather helps ease Calif. wildfire

Calm, moist air aids fight against coastal blaze

Snake collector gets to keep 29 boa constrictors – for now

SALT LAKE CITY – A Utah snake collector who says his rare boa constrictors are getting a bad rap has won at least a temporary reprieve from an order to remove more than two dozen of the...

Sunnis flee Syrian city after reports of killings

BEIRUT – Thousands of Sunni Muslims fled a Syrian coastal town Saturday, a day after reports circulated that dozens of people, including children, had been killed by pro-government gunm...

New Mexico to impose fire restrictions for all 33 counties

ALBUQUERQUE – Fire danger is high across New Mexico, and state officials announced Friday that they will impose fire restrictions for all 33 counties starting next week. The ...