Be FRANK Foundation will present a six-week after school session for third through fifth grade students on Tuesdays. Classes are from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and start Tuesday, Feb. 17…
The big red exercise balls rolled into the finish chute last Saturday afternoon at Durango Mountain Resort for the annual Red Ball Express fundraiser for the four Rotary clubs in…
Your local museum, the Pine River Valley Heritage Society, has an exhibit in the Pine River Valley Library’s front entrance with the history of our pioneers who settled this valley…
Three behaviors cause vast majority of traffic deaths in state
D.A., sheriff's office need to focus on son's murder, Elaine Hatfield says
The Pine River Library is starting a program to help older area residents preserve their personal histories. It’s called Heritage Hub. “We are looking for local seniors to join our…
Newly elected Executive Committee of the La Plata Democrats members are, from left, Bonnie Schmidt-Cabrera, Julie Ginter, Darren White, Wanda Cason, Tom Morrissey, Candace Richerson, Margaret Martin, Tim Pankowski and…
Of IS: ‘Every word is going to be pored over to get the job done’
Internet class offered at Senior Center The Durango/La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave., will offer a computer workshop called “Internet Skills,” conducted by Jon Cordalis, The Computer Tutor, from…
Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort would like to see full lifts Monday for La Plata County Teacher Appreciation Day.Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald file photo To raise money for the newly created…
Meetings and Events Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County, 2750 Main Ave., $5, 259-0385. Durango Early Bird Toastmasters meeting, 7-8:30 a.m.,…
Durango Police Thursday 12:28 a.m. A suspicious man reportedly was undressing inside of Conoco Express Mart, 901 Camino del Rio. Wednesday 5:18 p.m. A man reportedly was loitering in front…
Cleanup from a busted sprinkler inside Durango High School was expected to last through Friday, said Karola Hanks, fire marshal with the Durango Fire Protection District. A ball that was…
This week’s Crimestoppers call for help, which asked for information about a llama’s death, turned out to be not needed. A llama found dead on Trail Road in Hesperus was…
The Housing Authority of Montezuma County has received its annual grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to maintain its public-housing units. HUD grants to Colorado housing authorities…
Berthoud Republican: Program encourages illegal immigration
DENVER – More kids are getting healthful school breakfasts in Colorado and across the nation, according to a new School Breakfast Scorecard. Last year, according to the Food Research and…
Only the long shadows cast by the early-afternoon sun Wednesday reveal that it is still mid-winter as a couple enjoys a walk along the Animas River Trail. The National Weather…
Tim Walsworth, center, of the Durango Business Improvement District, said the idea behind giving out $10 gift certificates this week is to reward shoppers for spending money downtown and inspire…
Coaches and players from the Durango Area Youth Hockey Association will give tips and pointers on how to skate and play hockey to children during the “Try Hockey Free Day”…
Chapman Hill’s terrain park will be rebuilt next to the little tow rope area on Monday, the city announced Wednesday.Josh Stephenson/Durango Herald file photo The struggle to keep Chapman Hill…
Southwest Colorado Community College students prepare to graduate in 2011 at a ceremony held at Fort Lewis College.Sam Green/Cortez Journal file photo Enrollment at the Mancos campus of Southwest Colorado…
On initial vote, Sen. Ellen Roberts explains support
