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Local music legend Kirk James dies at age 61
A talented musician, James was also known for custom pinstriping and art
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Durango pickleball tournament to benefit local dementia nonprofit
Last year’s event raised $15,000 for La Plata County Search and Rescue
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Community Foundation launches workshops to help nonprofits weather uncertainty
Local organizations face funding cuts, administrative changes and shifting donor trends
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The Blotter, Aug. 15-18
Durango Police Department Friday 5:45 p.m. A woman was caught shoplifting at the Walmart Supercenter on South Camino del Rio. 9:33 p.m. Officers were asked to stop someone from playing…
Local News
Colorado Bureau of Investigation agents to use Montezuma County shooting range
Commissioners vote on a contract for range run by Sheriff’s Office
Local News
Residents on County Road 38 west of Stoner Mesa Fire asked to prepare for evacuation
Western edge of 9,400-acre fire increases with a spot fire jumping over Stoner Mesa Trail
Local News
Man’s body found on side of road northeast of Durango
La Plata County Sheriff’s Office releases few details
Arts and Entertainment
‘Salt Bones’ has it all: Drama, mystery, culture … and the supernatural
Author Jennifer Givhan will be in Durango next week to discuss book
Arts and Entertainment
Sundog Gallery to showcase five decades of Stanton Englehart’s art
Artist born in Cortez, known for paintings of American Southwest
Local News
From summer to studying: school is back in session
Needham Elementary students share favorite part of summer, returning to the classroom
Sports
Durango boys golf finishes second at home event
Top Demons unsatisfied with performance, optimistic for future
Local News
A sign of the times: La Plata County residents thank firefighters for saving homes
172 Fire might be smaller than others, ‘but it was big to us’
Local News
Highway closures to occur between Durango and Silverton at the end of this month
Section of road will be closed from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for several days
Local News
Photos: Hot bear
A bear in a tree pants in the hot afternoon heat on Aug. 13, as it looks for more shade in the backyard of a Durango home. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca…
Sports
Fort Lewis College’s all-time winningest men’s basketball coach dies
Bob Hofman led program for 19 seasons
Local News
ICE ramps up enforcement in Four Corners
Agents break car windows in Aztec, seen making arrests near Durango courthouse
Local News
Dog hiding in Walmart produce ran into store from outside, company spokesperson says
Owner and status of animal unknown, according to corporation
AP New Mexico
U.S. appeals court blocks New Mexico’s 7-day waiting period on gun purchases
The restrictions were to ensure more time for federal background checks
Local News
Blue Ridge Fire near Forest Lakes subdivision is fully extinguished
Evacuation, pre-evacuation notices lifted for all residents
Local News
Temperatures hit 90s in Southwest Colorado, but it’s not a ‘heat wave’
Warm weather expected through week in Cortez, Durango and Pagosa Springs
Local News
Dog filmed inside Durango Walmart pulled from produce shelves
Pets are not service animals, training expert says
Local News
Five vaccinations required for Colorado K-12 students
‘It keeps children from catching and spreading diseases,’ Durango School District spokeswoman says
Regional News
Colorado AG asks court to dismiss Tina Peters’ habeas corpus petition
The former election clerk is serving a nine-year prison sentence
Local News
Increased activity expected for Stoner Mesa Fire; community meeting to be held in Dolores
Fire’s reach expands to over 8,500 acres
Local News
Photo: Stella stays cool with spritz from spray bottle
Ana Pacheco keeps Stella, her 5-year-old Great Dane, cool Monday on Main Avenue with a spray bottle. Pacheco and Stella were visiting Durango from Santa Fe, N.M. The highs this…
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Should Durango eliminate minimum lot size requirements for detached ADU’s?
City Council to consider loosening regulations on accessory dwelling units
And the West is History
And the West is History: Schluter/Klahn Family at cabbage patch – ca. 1903
Sophie Schluter and her husband, Fred, founded Schluter Floral in 1885. In addition to flowers, they grew vegetables, particularly cabbage, on their leased property. The vegetable patch grew where the…
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Manna wraps teenage culinary program with cooking competition
Students developed kitchen teamwork, resumes through four-week course
Local News
Crews reinforce lines as hot, dry weather threatens to feed Stoner Mesa Fire
‘Rolling debris may cause uphill runs, torching, and spotting’
Sports
Former Durango football stars ready to compete for Colorado
Ben Finneseth, Tagert Bardin ready to help Buffaloes improve on last season