Ezekeil Rojas, 2, enjoys a stroll across the pedestrian bridge over the Animas River on Thursday afternoon with his mother, Brianna Rodriguez, under mostly clear skies and mild temperatures. The…
A woman looks out of the door from Mercy Regional Medical Center’s emergency room on Thursday afternoon as law enforcement patrolled the area after reports of a woman with a…
Anthony Smalls received a surprise gift card from Tim Walsworth, executive director of the Durango Business Improvement District, last year. The $5 gift cards are being given out by BID…
Farmers and ranchers have eight months to file
Cars move through the drive-thru window at a McDonald’s in Springfield, Ill. The fast-food chain is offering random customers a chance to somehow express their love for someone instead of…
Hillcrest plans to open March 2, weather permitting.STEVE LEWIS/Durango Herald file photo Hillcrest Golf Club plans to open March 2, weather permitting. “This date will give time for the snow…
La Plata County is looking at property, sales rate increases
Knights to hold Sweetheart Dance The Durango Knights of Columbus Council No. 1408 will host the annual Sweetheart Dance on Feb. 14 in the St. Columba school gymnasium. A Mexican…
Arts and Entertainment A is for Art. B is for Bernini, an art history series with Judith Reynolds, “Introduction & A is for Architecture,” 3-4:30 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802…
Durango Police Tuesday 8:54 a.m. A person was reportedly found sleeping inside an elevator located at the Cornerstone Building, 3473 Main Ave. 6:56 p.m. Someone reported seeing five men acting…
Kunkel Durango needs to focus its tourism efforts, an industry official told an audience of about 100 business people Wednesday. “By its nature, the tourism industry is fragmented. Where there’s…
Durango’s supporters cheer sales taxation for parks, recreation and trail projects
Just before 8 a.m., workers at Mercury witnessed an episode of “Wild Kingdom” right outside their headquarters along the Animas River: A bald eagle appeared to land on a rock,…
Animas-La Plata meeting postponed The Bureau of Reclamation’s Western Colorado Area Office announced the postponement of the negotiation meeting scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Friday at the Durango Public Library. Negotiations…
Dr. Larry Wolk, executive director and chief medical officer for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, told state lawmakers marijuana-related hospital visits represent fewer than 1 percent of…
Meetings and Events Kiwanis of the Narrow Gauge meeting, 6:45-7:30 a.m., Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave., 375-0079. Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys and Girls Club of…
Durango Police Monday 1:10 p.m. Two women were arrested for shoplifting at Walmart, 1155 South Camino del Rio. 6:33 p.m. An intoxicated man was cursing at cars when they passed…
Measure gives locals more sway in fuels-reduction
A midday runner enjoys sunny skies Tuesday on west Ninth Street as a delivery truck makes its way to south City Market. Durango is expected to enjoy sunny skies through…
Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the agency in charge of hunting, is formulating a new strategic plan.Sam Green/Cortez Journal file photo Colorado Parks and Wildlife will hold a meeting March 18…
A snowboarder makes his way to the lifts at the bottom of Wolf Creek ski area earlier this season.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald Just before the big game, 74 skiers and snowboarders…
