Local & Regional News

Overdose confirmed in homeless man’s death

Randy Shaw was found on Animas riverbank in May

Kemper Elementary students visit White House again

Return to D.C. includes encounters with Pandas and Broncos

Colorado leaders, LGBT community stand with Orlando

Candlelight vigil aims at solidarity in wake of latest attack

Overboard rafter skipped out on parole, officials say

Search called off for Canon City man

Manna Soup Kitchen’s garden to offer more free food

At-risk teens will garden and operate summer farm stand

Photos: Dolores River Festival

After 42 years of service, city honors Parks Manager Ron Moore

Caring for parks never got old for Moore, and even as parks and cemetery manager, he spent time on a lawn mower each week because it is the best way…

U.S. Senate primary: Robert Blaha guarantees action

Self-funds campaign to tune of $1 million

Rotary Park candlelight vigil to honor Orlando victims

Memorial planned for 8:30 p.m. Tuesday

Caption This!: ‘Do you have a minute?’

Macy keeps watch over the bluebird house in her Durango yard.Courtesy of Diane Shaline Coming in a close second was “Just waiting for takeout” from Danielle Kirkpatrick. This week’s photo…

Santa Rita playground opens Tuesday

Design inspired by Durango High School students

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Brand new apartments in the Weston Apartment House: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, garage, $30/month.” 50 Years ago: “Bids are being taken for the construction of the new…

Local Briefs

All donations made to the Durango Food Bank at www.centurylink.com/fooddrive will be matched dollar for dollar through June 17. The food bank needs to raise money for a building with…

Monday Durango Dayplanner

Four Corners Arts Forum, 9 a.m., KDUR 91.9/93.9 FM, www.kdur.org. Happy Hour Yoga, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Ska Brewing Co., 225 Girard St., yoga and a pint of beer for $10, www.skabrewing.com.…

Photos: What’s grillin’?

Local briefs

The Three Springs Neighborhood and Mercy Regional Medical Center will celebrate their 10-year anniversary with a music festival from 1-7 p.m. on Saturday, June 25, at Three Springs Plaza in…

Sunday Durango Dayplanner

Durango Elks Lodge Veterans Committee will serve breakfast, 9-11 a.m. $6/$5, Durango Elks Lodge, 901 East Second Ave. Arts and Entertainment Blue Moon Ramblers, 7-10 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699…

Gunfire at J Paul Brown’s ranch under investigation

Incident with employee occurred June 5

Committee mostly against MLP on energy development in western La Plata County

Citizens group working on alternative resolution

Durango honors Marine Capt. Jeff Kuss

Native son who died in Blue Angels crash comes home

Tweets honoring Blue Angel Capt. Jeff Kuss

Follow along as people on Twitter honor Kuss. #BlueAngels Tweets

You could find $20

Each Saturday, Colorado Treasure Hunts shares a photo of a hidden $20 bill exclusively with www.durangoherald.com. When a reader finds it, he or she can keep it. “If you find…

Chaco Canyon oil and gas lease sale delayed

Pueblo Bonito, the largest ruin at Chaco Canyon, as seen from the bluff above.Jim Mimiaga/Journal file In a media release, the Bureau of Land Management announced three parcels totaling 2,122-acres…

Saturday Dayplanner

Kirk James, 5-8 p.m., Serious Texas Bar-B-Q, 259-5977, www.kirkjames.com. The Cannondolls, live music and dancing on the patio, 6-9 p.m., and DJ Noonz, 9 p.m.-close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave., 259-9018.…

Photo: Lego creations dot Durango

The Blotter

Thursday 10:04 a.m. A bike was stolen sometime overnight at the Durango Skate Park, 1300 Roosa Ave. 12:19 p.m. Someone reported that a semi truck had its brakes stuck and…

Local briefs

The Four Corners Beekeepers Association, also known as “The Buzz Club,” will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Florida Baptist Church near Elmore’s Corner, 30296 U.S.…

Grocery store liquor, beer sales coming to Colorado

Law allows full-strength alcohol sales in Colorado grocery stores

Capt. Jeff Kuss’ remains come home to Durango

Community encouraged to line route of motorcade Saturday morning

Silverton aims to honor town marshal slain in 1880s

Some say La Plata County sheriff’s missteps led to death