Autumn leaves have been spectacular this fall, but they have been hitting the ground as low temperatures sink into the 20s and rain-snow is forecast for today and tonight. This…
Former employee says system not operated properly
The Ignacio Middle School cafeteria can convert into a performance space, as well. The school's architect recently won a state architecture award.FILE PHOTO BY MELANIE B. MAZUR RTA Architects was…
Ignacio Community Library is offering a free class overviewing different eReaders, eBooks, and how to check out library books from home. Readers can stop by with an eReader or use…
Jase Robertson of 'Duck Dynasty' calls Bayfield cancer patient
The Veterans Day Parade in downtown Durango featured classic cars, lots of horse-drawn wagons, and veterans from World War II to the Afghanistan and Iraq conflicts. Bayfield Middle School students…
“The staff and providers at Mercy are focused on ensuring the safety and wellbeing of those who entrust us with their care,” said Mercy CEO Tom Gessel. “Patient safety needs…
Fourth season deer and elk hunting. TONIGHT AND TOMORROW, Nov. 14-15 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Challenge, Fort Lewis College basketball, 5 and 7 p.m. SunUte Community Center, 247-7699. Two games…
A Zumba class drew plenty of participants on a chilly Thursday afternoon at the Durango Community Recreation Center. The rec center will be closed for Thanksgiving, Nov. 27. Normal hours…
A skateboarder was struck by a vehicle around 6:40 p.m. Thursday evening at Florida Road and North College Drive. “The reports are that he came out of nowhere,” said Sgt.…
La Plata Conservation District will hold its annual meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday in the Pine Room of the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. An open board meeting…
Darlene Redmond, as little Miss Muffet, during the 2012 Snowdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts. Durango was named fifth-sexiest town in Colorado by the Movoto Real Estate Blog.JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file…
The Folsom Park Playground will be closed Friday through Nov. 21 for construction.City of Durango The city will install playground curbing and an access walk during the closure. The length…
Wednesday 11:22 a.m. Someone reported finding a suspicious backpack stuffed in the bushes near West College Drive and Narrow Gauge Avenue. 7:41 p.m. An intoxicated man was seen banging on…
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, improve communication, presentation and leadership…
Frances Rivera of Ignacio feeds the meter near Main Avenue. Several downtown Durango retailers are offering a chance to win a “Smart Card” worth $20 in a drawing.Durango Herald file…
A group of 10 outdoor organizations and businesses have released a letter supporting EPA climate-change rules. John Gale, national sportsmen campaigns manager for the National Wildlife Federation, also notes the…
Study: Rapidly expanding gas, oil hard to keep up with
In a hearing Nov. 7, 6th Judicial District Court Judge Gregory Lyman found probable cause for McFarland, 30, to stand trial on assault in the second degree and a crime…
Preserve to close from Dec. 1 until June 30 for more research
Meters throughout downtown have changed from the past year and now feature a few more options such as “Smart Cards” and credit cards. The city is working to install Wi-Fi…
Cindy Humiston, center, a client of Mountain View TLC, discusses her health care with nutritional coach Marissa Kleinsmith, left, and Dr. Kirsten “Kicki” Searfus. Mountain View TLC is sponsoring a…
Scammers call businesses to say their power will be cut if they don’t settle an outstanding debt. This time around, the scammers say the bill must be paid at Rite…
