Local & Regional News

Local First Advocacy Team to meet Thursday

Durango Herald file Bring a brown bag lunch. For more information, visit www.local-first.org.

Ignacio library offers program about space

Durango Herald filedu1-i-syn Participants will find out how they can learn about space from their computer, tablet or phone. “Explore Space: A Cosmic Journey,” a traveling exhibition for libraries, will…

Police warn residents of locker room thefts

Durango man arrested in connection with stealing at rec center

Nominations accepted for car giveaway

To nominate someone for the Oct. 22 giveaway, visit www.durangomufflerandbrake.com and click on the Wheels to Prosper logo. Or email letters to [email protected] or mail or drop off letters at…

Four Corners Veterans Stand Down offers services, comradery

Sometimes coming home means new fights

First Indigenous Peoples Day celebration on Monday at Fort Lewis College

Event will celebrate Native American history

Craft beer competition keeps getting tougher at GABF

Durango brewers prepared to battle nation’s best

Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado names new director

Laura Lewis Marchino aims to diversify funding

Chapman Hill Ice Rink opens Saturday

Chapman Hill Ice RinkJERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file The annual hockey day and gear swap will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a free barbecue starting at noon…

Stones from Arc of History are for sale

Online auction to run through Tuesday

Friends of Arts luncheon set for Oct. 14

Durango Friends of the Arts Fall Luncheon, “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” will be held Oct. 14 at the Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave.Durango Herald file The cost is $45…

Photo: Rain, rain go away

A cyclist makes his way down the River Trail along the banks of the Animas River on Thursday under a blue bird day sky. Clear skies for cyclists should persist…

CLUB 20 to hold Oct. 13 caucus

Abel Chavez discusses CenturyLink’s plans for broadband with members of Club 20 in a meeting held in Cortez in July. Club 20 members are invited to the 2016 La Plata…

Republican Darryl Glenn supports Muslim travel ban and profiling

Colorado Muslims say GOP is using Islam to recruit voters and segregate

Durango Transit gets national recognition

Federal Transit Administration lauds our bus service

Seminar on divorce, custody cases offered

du1-i-syn For more information, contact Legal Aid at 247-0266.

Ignacio schools turning things around

State removes district off priority-improvement list

Montezuma commissioners discuss issues at town hall

The U.S. Forest Service currently owns the Dolores-Norwood Road, but Montezuma County commissioners are trying to obtain jurisdiction.Sam Green/The Journal Commissioners started the evening meetings as a way to give…

Durango-La Plata County Airport tax hike gets Bayfield OK

Town trustees offer support, barely

Photo: Frosty nights arrive

Discuss Proposition 106 Saturday in Bayfield

The Pine River Public Library will present a program about Proposition 106, the End of Life Options proposal from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday.Durango Herald file Juanita Ainsley will lead…

County discusses sale of Old Main Post Office

Relocation of county departments continues

Hundreds weigh in on Hermosa Creek management plan

Tour of watershed highlights wilderness protections

Peace activist to speak at FLC

Kellydu1-i-syn Kelly’s presentation, “The Cost of War: The Price of Peace,” will detail her work in global conflict “hot spots,” including Afghanistan, Iraq, Israel, Bosnia and Haiti. The presentation is…

Ignacio library program examines the moon

The Ignacio Community Library will sponsor International Observe the Moon Night at 7 p.m. Saturday.NASA file via AP This is an annual worldwide public event that encourages observation, appreciation and…

Ballot issues forum Thursday in Durango

du1-i-syn The forum will include: Discussion of ballot issue 1A, a tax increase for road and bridges in La Plata County.Discussion of ballot issue 1B, a property tax increase for…

El Moro singed in early morning fire

Popular restaurant likely closed 2 months for repairs

SUCAP celebrates 50 years of building community

From babies to seniors, nonprofit provides services for many in Ignacio area

Proposed business license fee increases dropped

New business licenses will be required next year

Durango-La Plata County Airport investment plan aired

Airport could raise about $7.5 million for initial construction