Peterson Brian Peterson is the new sports editor at The Durango Herald. Peterson has 30 years of journalism experience, mostly in sports and outdoors, covering everything from the National Football…
Colorado is getting a thumb’s up for its effort to aid parents
Archaeological Society to meet Thursday The San Juan Basin Archaeological Society will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College. Art historian and…
By Dale Rodebaugh Herald Staff Writer La Plata County emergency-service agencies handle calls that deal with the comedic as well as the criminal. How else to explain the report of…
Arts and Entertainment Irish music jam session, 12:30 p.m., Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave., 403-1200, www.theirishembassypub.com. Full Moon Snowshoe Hike under the Wolf Moon, 5-7 p.m., Haviland Lake and…
City planners estimate 900 new units will be needed in the next 8 years to meet the current level of growth
Historical landmark is in need of repair
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the cause of a plane crash that killed two people. The small aircraft went down en route to Durango after leaving Georgetown, Texas.…
The La Plata County Sheriff’s Office and Colorado State Patrol responded to a single-vehicle accident that closed traffic in both directions in the 36000 block of U.S. Highway 550 north…
Meetings and Events Mind, Body & Soul Spa Day, a free event, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Durango Mountain Institute at Durango Mountain Resort by Elk Point Condos. Free wine tasting, 2-5…
One person injured during November incident in Durango
Durango Police Friday 1:38 a.m. A caller wanted help getting her intoxicated boyfriend from a vehicle into the Piñon Terrace Apartments at Primrose Lane and Primrose Circle. 2:19 a.m. Something…
Removal required within 24 hours of storm
Montezuma County commissioners are looking at gaining title to campgrounds and boat ramps at the McPhee and House Creek recreation areas from the San Juan National Forest. But the aging…
Law enforcement and rescue personnel investigate the scene of a two-vehicle head-on collision about eight miles north of the New Mexico line. The crash temporarily closed U.S. Highway 550 on…
‘Pine River Creates’ days continue The Pine River Library is sponsoring monthly “Pine River Creates” days at the Pine River Senior Center. Led by card-maker and crafter Brenda Marshall, the…
Arts and Entertainment Firkin Friday: Peppermint Stout, 3 p.m., Steamworks Brewing Co., 801 East Second Ave., 259-9200. Robby Overfield, 6 p.m., 6512’ Restaurant, 152 E. College Drive, 247-9083. Karaoke, 8…
Evelyn Rose Gosney arrives 2 minutes into the new year
Sheriff’s deputies arrested 46 year old Edward Venteroso last week after receiving a Christmas Eve 911 call for help from a 55 year old woman he allegedly assaulted at her…
The federal Environmental Protection Agency and various other health agencies are joining to promote awareness of the danger of radon in homes. Radon exposure is the leading cause of lung…
SATURDAY, JAN. 3 King Ditch annual meeting, 1 p.m. Oxford Grange Hall. TUESDAY, JAN.6 Bayfield Town Board, 7 p.m., Town Hall. Wednesday, Jan. 7 23rd annual Southwest Business Forum sponsored…
Forest supervisor to address horsemen The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen will hold their monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds in Durango. The…
