Local News
Durango Transit riders voice near-peak satisfaction
77% of those surveyed say they don’t have personal vehicles, need public transportation
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Local News
Sunny, dry weather could give way to weekend showers
Predictions describe good chance for above-average winter moisture
Sports
FLC basketball roundup: Both squads lose on road to start season
Both teams are in action on Saturday as well
Local News
Hundreds turn out to show respect during Veterans Day Parade in Durango
‘Thank you’ to the veterans who paved the path for me … it made my service that much better’
Local News
Youth climbers ascend on Durango for first Gravity Lab competition
A personal journey buoyed by camaraderie and cheering
Sports
CSU Pueblo shuts down FLC offense, wins RMAC Tournament Championship 2-0
Skyhawks await NCAA Tournament selection on Monday
Sports
Linda Arnold wins gold medal at Pickleball National Championships
Bayfield resident won in amateur women’s doubles Monday in Dallas
Local News
Photos: Kokanee giveaway
Jim White, left, aquatic biologist for Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and Keaton Hardy, also with CPW, give away Kokanee salmon to Barbara Bacon on Friday at Lake Nighthorse. CPW will…
Local News
Boebert touts legislative wins that Biden vows to veto
Bills, amendments and funding requests pass House
Regional News
River dam near Salida removed after years of rescues, drownings and environmental impacts
Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Chaffee County commissioners help fund removal
Action Line
Parsing Durango’s deep bumper sticker wisdom
Maybe it would be nicer to say “Please hang up and drive”? (Courtesy of Double Take) Dear Action Line: Is it just me, or is there some mixed messaging going…
Local News
Molly Orendorff declared winner in Bayfield school board race
Newcomer beat out incumbent by just 24 votes
Regional News
Boulder voters approve Safe Zones initiative to enforce camping bans around schools
Supporters say the measure will protect children
And the West is History
And the West is History: End-O-Day Court – ca. 1960
Starting in the post-war 1940s, a boom took hold with Americans traveling on vacation by road. “Motor Courts” began springing up throughout the United States, and Durango was no exception.…
Local News
Agreement ends domestic sheep grazing on 100,000 acres near Silverton
Bacteria carried by livestock pose serious threat to Colorado’s bighorn sheep population
Local News
Students honor veterans during heartfelt assembly at Durango High School
Speakers share why they joined armed forces and the impact it had on them
Local News
New Durango Herald sports editor hits the ground running
Bryce Kelly, a Marcellus, New York native, started on Sept. 18
Sports
Fort Lewis’ Lanae Billy looks to shoot her way into history books
Billy led the women’s basketball team in scoring as a freshman last year
Regional News
The Blotter, Nov. 8
Durango Police Department Wednesday 7:27 a.m. A fawn was hit by a vehicle and lay in the road near College Drive and Camino del Rio. 12:52 p.m. A vehicle sideswiped…
Local News
Durango company receives housing incentive grant to build 66 affordable homes
Timber Age Systems gets up to $680,000 for cross-laminated timber projects
Regional News
Gov. Polis calls special session to address looming spike in property taxes
Legislature is working under tight timeline if it hopes to curb rising cost of living in Colorado
Sports
Durango High School students Emery Miller and Carter Neiman sign letters of intent
Both girls play soccer for Demons soccer team
Regional News
How is Colorado doing on cutting carbon emissions? Not great, state analysis says.
To meet ambitious 50% reduction by 2030 requires tougher limits on fossil fuels, more free transit and denser land planning.
Arts and Entertainment
The Subterrain offers new immersive art, music, event space
Venue recently opened on Ninth Street
Local News
Durango officials say bump-out program still a success despite drop off in applicants this year
Economic opportunity manager sees installation of ‘pedlet’ as compromise for Main Avenue congestion
Business
NuVue opens Cortez cannabis dispensary amid slowdown in sales statewide
It’s the company’s sixth location in Colorado
Education
Towns in Southwest Colorado plan Veterans Day celebrations
Cortez will host a parade, and Dolores and Mancos will provide music and pancake events
Local News
The Boathouse on Grand brings Spain to the Four Corners
Jennifer and Dave Stewart combine local flavors with a Seville-style menu and ambiance