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The spirit of Manitou Springs is alive with the Emma Crawford Coffin Races

In late October, coffins on wheels take over the main drag of Manitou Springs. Impersonators of Emma Crawford, a Manitou resident in the late 1800s whose remains famously slid down Red Mount...

DATE: Oct 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter, Oct. 26-27

Durango Police Department Friday 6:48 a.m. A man was reportedly yelling in the 800 block of East Third Street near the Horse Gulch Trailhead. Police made an arrest. Thursday 8:56 a.m...

DATE: Oct 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

These youths have some ideas on how to make their lives easier. Colorado lawmakers are considering their bills

Youths would be able to non-legally change their names at school under a proposed bill that is starting its journey through the Colorado State Capitol. Two other draft bills – one to study g...

DATE: Oct 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter, Oct. 25

Durango Police Department Wednesday 8:23 a.m. A two car T-bone crash near the intersection of Three Springs Boulevard and U.S. Highway 160 East resulted in an injury. 9:11 a.m. A par...

DATE: Oct 26, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado’s latest tool to fight forest fires: Mushrooms

Infusing slash and wood chips on vast forest floors with mycelium could dampen fuel and improve soil quality, enthusiastic researchers say.

DATE: Oct 26, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado Springs man pleads guilty to felony assault charge stemming from Jan. 6 riot at U.S. Capitol

A Colorado Springs man has pleaded guilty to assaulting, resisting, or impeding law enforcement officers during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. The felony charge against 49-y...

DATE: Oct 26, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter, Oct. 24-25

Durango Police Department Wednesday 12:12 a.m. A man who allegedly tried to steal a bottle at The Garage Billiards and Music Hall, 121 W. Eighth St., was arrested for trespassing. Tuesda...

DATE: Oct 25, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado GOP requires presidential candidates pay up to $40,000 to appear on the state’s 2024 primary ballot

Democratic and Republican parties in other states also force presidential candidates to pony up to appear on their primary ballots, but it doesn’t seem to have been imposed in Colorado in at least a decade

DATE: Oct 25, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter, Oct. 23-24

Durango Police Department Tuesday 12:43 a.m. A person in the 100 block of West Eighth Street was arrested on suspicion of violating a restraining order. Monday 12:13 p.m. A person w...

DATE: Oct 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The unlikely affiliation between universal pre-K and nicotine taxes is a story of politics and tobacco money

At the Isabella Bird Community School in Denver, under a bluebird sky, preschoolers rumble around a playground as dad John Opp arrives to pick up his 4-year-old daughter, Giuliana. She’s bee...

DATE: Oct 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter, Oct. 20-23

Durango Police Department Monday 12:59 a.m. A person at the Maverik gas station at 44 Zyme Rock Road, was arrested for menacing. 3:09 a.m. A person in the 700 block of East Eighth Av...

DATE: Oct 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Telluride man pleads guilty to role in Jan. 6 insurrection

A Telluride man has pleaded guilty for his actions during the Jan. 6 riot. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia announced Friday that Avery MacCracken pleaded guilty to on...

DATE: Oct 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Photos: Funeral procession for Cortez Police Sgt. Michael MoranHundreds of law enforcement vehicles escort the body of Cortez Police Sgt. Michael Moran

Hundreds of law enforcement vehicles escort the body of Cortez Police Sgt. Michael Moran

PHOTOS: Fort Lewis basketball teams entertain Adams StateFLC men win 100-80 on Tuesday, women lose 76-56

FLC men win 100-80 on Tuesday, women lose 76-56

Hundreds attend Candlelight vigil for Cortez police Sgt. Michael Moran

Skyhawks score 41 points off turnovers Monday at Whalen Gymnasium

Snowstorm moves through the areaThe season’s first big snowstorm causes problems for drivers and makes for a winter wonderland

The season’s first big snowstorm causes problems for drivers and makes for a winter wonderland

Photos: Singing with SantaSanta Claus makes his first appearance in Durango

Santa Claus makes his first appearance in Durango

Snow descends on DurangoForecasters say storm could dump 6 inches in Durango area

A fall storm that moved into Southwest Colorado Friday morning was expected to dump 6 inches of snow in the Durango area – more than weather forecasters had initially predicted.Snow started falling about 9:15 a.m. Friday and intensified shortly before 11:30 a.m., blanketing parks, vehicles and the hilltops overlooking the city. Roads became slick about 2:30 p.m. As of 4 p.m., the Durango Police Department had responded to six crashes, in addition to a few stranded motorists.U.S. Highway 160 at County Road 44 near Mancos Hill was closed from around 4 p.m. to just after 6 p.m. because a vehicle carrying an “oversized load” had spun out and blocked both the eastbound and westbound lanes, according to Colorado Department of Transportation spokeswoman Lisa Schwantes.“Right now our officers are able to keep up with the crashes that are coming in,” said Cmdr. Nick Stasi, with the Durango Police Department. “As always with winter weather, we remind drivers to slow down and give extra space for the cars in front.”Snow started accumulating very fast as the day went on, making it “challenging for plow operators to keep up,” according to CDOT.

Southwest Colorado’s five major mountain passes were icy and snowpacked Friday afternoon. But all five remained open as of 4:15 p.m.The Pacific storm favored the southern and central Colorado mountains, said Dave Byers, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Grand Junction.“Durango looks like a 70% chance of getting 6 inches or more of snow by the end of tonight (Friday),” Byers said.He expected a half inch to three-quarters of an inch of moisture from the storm, which is up from the one-tenth to two-tenths of an inch that was predicted earlier this week. Meanwhile, the mountains could receive 1 to 2 feet of snow from the storm, he said.“In the last few days, it has really picked up,” Byers said. “The southern mountains are catching the brunt of it.”The snowy weather didn’t stop Liz Ferrill and her family from stopping by Cream Bean Berry for a Unicorn Sundae. “We thought it might be a festive way to celebrate,” said Ferrill, who was visiting from Snowmass, where the first snow occurred in September.For others, the snow provided the impetus they needed to swap out tires or purchase new snow tires. Andre Payne, a sales person at J/P Tire in Durango, said the phone began ringing shortly after 9 a.m. with people wanting to switch to snow tires.“We’ve been pretty busy,” he said.

It is not unusual for drivers to wait until they see the first snow and then want to swap out tires. The tire shop began advising customers to switch to snow tires about three weeks ago. Some people take the advice, other choose to wait.“We can always tell people what to do, but if you're not ready for it then you have to suffer the consequences of waiting two hours or maybe getting in an accident,” Payne said.Byers said Friday’s storm was the result of a southwest flow pulling moisture from Southern California, Arizona and the Gulf of California.As the moisture-laden atmosphere hits the San Juan Mountains, it wrings out the moisture, he said.Temperatures are expected to cool off as the storm makes its way out of the region this weekend. The highs this weekend will be in the upper 30s, and the lows could dip into the single digits, he said.“There’s still a northerly flow that is pulling cold air down out of Canada,” he said.Byers characterized Friday’s storm as a “shoulder storm” between summer and winter, but he said it is a sure sign that a regular track is settling in for Southwest Colorado.“We’re expecting regular storms … from now on, more into that winter pattern,” Byers said.Residents can expect mostly clear conditions through Wednesday, with clouds moving in the following day ahead of another storm that looks “very similar” to Friday’s storm, Byers said.shane@durangoherald.com; mhollinshead@durangoherald.com

Forecasters say storm could dump 6 inches in Durango area

PHOTOS: Turkey Trot returns to DurangoNearly 600 competitors ran before they gobbled down their Thanksgiving feasts on Thursday

Nearly 600 competitors ran before they gobbled down their Thanksgiving feasts on Thursday

PHOTOS: Durango faces Lutheran in 3A state football quarterfinalsDemons fall to Lions, 39-30, on Saturday

Demons fall to Lions, 39-30, on Saturday

PHOTOS: Fort Lewis basketball teams host doubleheaderThe men’s team beat Western New Mexico 87-68, while the women’s team fell in the final minutes to Northern New Mexico, 67-62

The men’s team beat Western New Mexico 87-68, while the women’s team fell in the final minutes to Northern New Mexico, 67-62

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