Local & Regional News

HGTV films in La Plata County

HGTV paid a visit to La Plata County this week to film a few of the area’s more rustic homes for an episode of “Log Cabin Living.” The channel, which…

Unwanted, abused animals find sanctuary at Wolfwood

Founder reflects on 20 years and the future

Montezuma County broadband project still alive, but hinges on opt-out vote

$39M plan is alive, hinges on repealing development limits

Durango school board endorses La Plata County road, bridge tax

Board also will lobby for state education funding revision

Photo: Showing off a custom ride for the rally

Jim “Shoultz’ze” Shoultz of Coles Chop Shop on north Main Avenue rolls out his customized motorcycle Friday. The 25th annual Four Corners Motorcycle Rally will run through Sunday in Ignacio.…

Blue Angels’ air shows resume this weekend

The Blue Angels will fly their first air show as a complete unit this weekend since the death of Marine Capt. Jeff Kuss, who died in a plane crash June…

Mineral leasing on trust land put on hold by state

Colorado Land Board to address community concerns

Durango man sentenced for sexually assaulting child

35-year-old must register as a sex offender

Solar lights built into pavement on U.S. Highway 160 at Towaoc

Travelers on U.S. Highway 160 south of Cortez will be guided by new lights near the Ute Mountain Ute reservation. “More than 200 solar LED lights were installed and embedded…

Photo: After wet start, Labor Day weekend to clear up

After a soggy start to the Labor Day weekend Friday in Durango, the National Weather Service is forecasting just a 20 percent chance of rain Saturday and mostly sunny skies…

Whistle blown on referee shortage across Colorado

Lack of officials causing nightmare for sports across state

Photo: Mountain Middle addition under construction

A construction worker with Cruzan Construction of Cortez works on framing for an addition at Mountain Middle School on Thursday. The new addition will allow the charter school to expand…

Human remains found east of Pagosa Springs identified

Remains of Andrew Donald Chacon, 29, found last week

La Plata County candidates talk land use, infrastructure

McKnight takes Lachelt to task for environmental advocacy

Feds restrict vehicle access at Navajo State Park

Visitors to Navajo State Park are no longer allowed to drive their vehicles to the water at Arboles Point. Visitors can still walk to the water in that area and…

Friday Durango Dayplanner

Arts and Entertainment Four Corners Folk Festival, 2 p.m., Reservoir Hill Park, Hot Springs Blvd., Pagosa Springs, www.folkwest.com/fcfftickets. Opening Reception – Journeys: Jane Steele In The Art Library, Durango Arts…

Marijuana contributed to 2014 plane crash in Durango

John Earley of Durango tested positive for THC

ATM robbery suspect chooses jury trial

Maurice Anderson, 31, declined a five-year prison sentence

State tests: Math results alarming, 9-R superintendent says

Exams only one indicator of students’ learning

Most jail inmates have the right to vote, but few do

Inmates in the La Plata County Jail are eligible to vote if they have not been convicted of a felony.Cliff Vancura/Durango Herald Political candidates seeking a few extra votes this…

Photo: Rollover crash

Enrollment increases, so do some class sizes

Enrollment in “A couple of class sizes are troubling,” said Dan Snowberger, 9-R superintendent, to the board Wednesday night. “Fort Lewis Mesa and Riverview both have a fourth-grade class with…

Five arrested in check forgery ring

Suspects receive felony charges

Here come the choppers for the Four Corners Motorcycle Rally

Everthing from hot buns contest to veterans’ fundraisers

Traffic light down at 32nd and Main Avenue

Crews will be fixing the light before nightfall

Trump’s state campaign says immigration stance unchanged

Republican candidate travels to Mexico; Democrats aren’t buying the ‘stunt’

Thursday Durango Dayplanner

Arts and Entertainment Lunchtime acoustic cafe, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Smiley Building, 1309 East Third Ave. First Thursdays Art Walk, 5-7 p.m., participating galleries, http://durangoarts.org. Wine. Art. Wolves., 5-8 p.m., Four…

Durango police seek public’s help in finding assailant

Victim treated for head, face injuries

Bear euthanized after killing miniature horse

Fourth bear euthanized this summer in otherwise quiet season

Former Fort Lewis College football player sentenced in killing

Lawyer for Ogsbury-Jones feared his former roommate