According to a LPEA news release, the outage occurred sometime before 2:50 p.m. around the Junction Creek and West 32nd Street areas. “The crews checked lines and re-energized at about…
Established by President Gerald Ford in 1973, EMS week is a gesture of gratitude for those on the frontline of health care, who respond 24 hours a day with care…
Latest advances in treatment focus of FLC conference
The city of Durango Parks Department, in collaboration with local fire experts is conducting a fuels-reduction program at Dalla Mountain Park. There are several piles of dry lumber which can…
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. Gentle Yoga in Oxford, 10:30 a.m., County Road 513, 759-0100.…
Many drivers who collide with people avoid prison
Irish music jam session, 12:30 p.m., Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave., 403-1200, www.theirishembassypub.com. The Assortment, live music at Fox Fire Farms “A Taste of Spring,” 2-5 p.m., 5516 County…
Many frequent flyers in emergency rooms have unmet mental-health needs
“This takes about an hour and a half each,” Walker said. “And that’s once we get over here.” Next to Ellie, each on their own tables, three more of the…
Passers-by provide aid until medical help finally arrives on scene
Lifeguard Lacy Peinado cleans Aquatic Center windows inside Durango Community Recreation Center on Friday morning between shifts on the lifeguard stands at the pool.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald
Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County and the Universal Unitarian Fellowship will host students from Western Kentucky University through May 24. The students are donating their time and money…
But when professional climbers Cedar Wright and Alex Honnold incorporated their climbing adventures with installing solar-power capabilities on homes and schools on the Navajo Nation, it caught national attention. In…
Robert Mestas, center, a client with Community Connections, and several volunteers prepare for Dancing with the Durango Stars on Friday night at Durango Arts Center.STEVE LEWIS/Durango Herald
Farm Bill increases support to help with certification process
Gentle Yoga in Oxford, 9:30 a.m., County Road 513. Durango Nature Studies’ Nature Center open, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Durango Learning Center in Bondad, for directions visit www.durangonaturestudies.org. Free wine tasting,…
Workshop to explain changes to make water power appealing
Friday 12:21 a.m. A man was reportedly throwing trash at a Joel’s bartender, 119 West Eighth Street. Thursday 2:59 p.m. A woman was arrested for shoplifting at Walmart, 1155 South…
Economic hardship caused by pass rockslide to be eased with loans
The event is sponsored by the La Plata County Historic Preservation Review Commission to celebrate May as historic preservation month. All the tour stops are with permission of the owners.…
Assistant State Archaeologist Kevin Black will teach a class on “Field and Lab Photography” from May 31 to June 1 at Center of Southwest Studies Lyceum at Fort Lewis College.…
Equine herpesvirus outbreak reported in Colorado
Firefighters with Durango Fire Protection District standby as Durango police officers investigate the scene of a single-vehicle accident Friday morning in the 700 block of Animas View Drive. The male…
Durango 9-R seeks public scrutiny for its proposal
Company wants to construct new building
Policy would affect all extracurricular activities, not just sports
The new additions are taking shape at Bayfield High School. The peaked roof of the original gym is visible behind the additions. The featured addition is a new performing arts…
First grader Alex Larson, son of Kami and Mike Larson, demonstrated his skills for the school board on April 15, assisted by teacher Joey Lowe. Alex had yellow beads in…
