Local & Regional News

New home for snow storage?

City may buy site above Durango Tech Center

Photo: A mustang of a different color

Madison “Mustang Maddy” Shambaugh, an equine behaviorist, demonstrates her gentle touch in training wild horses and exotic equines, with Zena a 2-year-old Grant’s zebra and Zena’s best buddy, Terk, an…

Senators attempt to expedite Gold King reimbursements

Agency says more than $5.2 million paid, but none goes to local businesses, residents

Planned Parenthood joins opposition to universal health care proposal

Says state ballot question would impact abortion access

Labor Day DUI campaign nets hundreds of arrests

Durango Police report 19 over 3 weeks

Clinton’s health under increased scrutiny

Attention could hurt in Colorado, other battleground states

Alias used by suspect in van theft, chase causes confusion

Police want to question passenger

Free digestive health clinic offered

Good digestion can lead to low levels of inflammation, which may help prevent serious illnesses. To reserve your 30-minute spot, please call 247-0737. For more information, go to www.durangonaturalmedicine.com.

All-day retreat planned at Dharma Center

Durango Herald file Based on the theme “finding heart,” Fu will explain famous pilgrimage stories and participants will practice silent sitting meditation and Zen walking meditation. There will be time…

Grand opening set for new online charter school

Students enrolled in Colorado Connections Academy schools receive needed materials from the school.Courtesy Connections Academy file Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango opened this year for students in kindergarten through 10th…

LPEA to host free thank-you lunches

du1-i-syn Back Porch BBQ in Durango and Smoken MOES Un-Real BBQ in Pagosa Springs will provide the meals. LPEA Journeyman Lineman Jerry Sutherlin, lead singer with country band Midnight Backhand,…

David Petersen, Durango author, is ready to hunt – ethically

New documentary provides rare intimate view into local author’s life

U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton and Gail Schwartz battle in District 3 debate

Tipton and Schwartz butt heads on coal and public lands

Photos: Rallying for school tax increase

Overeating talk at Pine River Library

Fall marks the start of the holiday season and its abundance of food and treats. Sutherlin will explain why extra servings are so hard to resist, what food triggers are,…

Cattlemen sponsoring candidates forum

After the presentations, questions will be taken from the audience, and there will be an overview of ballot initiatives. The public is invited, and refreshments will be served. For more…

Caption This!: ‘Chicken or the egg?’

This week’s photo comes from Marcie Bray who took a photo of her Maine Coon cat, Max.Courtesy of Marcie Bray Coming in a close second was “There would be more…

9/11 observances in Durango honor first responders, veterans

Anniversary brings memories, tears

9/11 anniversaries not easy for Durango widow

Unreal terror attack on America is ‘everyone’s tragedy’

First U.S. Senate debate offers few fireworks

Bennet, Glenn jab over Iran deal; Libertarian presents an alternative

Biochar seen as potential market for forest

System transforms less desirable timber into fertilizer, power

Classic sport cars coming to Durango, Dolores

Prestigious tour raises money for charity

Compassionate Friends to hold meeting

The group normally meets the first Monday of each month but made a one-time schedule change for September. For more information, call Mary Milord at 903-0390.

Nonprofit to hold wine and music fest

The event will feature an extensive wine tasting hosted by Put A Cork In It, hor d’oeuvres by Norton’s Catering, live jazz by Actual Proof, and a silent auction. Tickets…

Business climate, roads top issues for county candidates

Incumbents cite records; challengers say not enough done

J. Paul Brown, Barbara McLachlan face off in Colo. House 59 debate

McLachlan hits Brown on climate change; Brown fights back on water, guns

Nearly 200 march in solidarity with tribe fighting pipeline

Protesters lend support to Standing Rock Sioux Tribe

Photos: Firefighters tackle small wildfire

La Plata County to save $12K yearly with new forensic pathologist

Local autopsies will yield $12,000 savings

Judge orders trial for man accused in fatal home invasion

Phoenix man is charged with 14 felonies, including first-degree murder