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The Blotter

Monday 12:19 p.m. Someone reported that a woman in a black pickup with Texas license plates was beating a child in the Walmart parking lot. 12:46 p.m. A bagpiper was…

Local Briefs

The city of Durango’s weed-abatement spraying will commence today and continue through June 30, 2016. The areas to be sprayed are the Animas River Trail system, city trails in Three…

Wednesday Durango Dayplanner

Sunrise Yoga adult classes, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County, 2750 Main Ave., $5, props provided, 259-0385. Bird walk organized by For the…

Sanders, Clinton supporters expect unity in Durango area

Democrats hopeful two sides will come together

Former Mancos marshal arrested again for driving violation

John Cox suspected of operating vehicle on revoked license

BLM district realignment worries officials in San Juan County

Meeting with agency set for June 15

Firefighters prepare for fire season

And they’re hoping for a season similar to the last two more quiet years, instead of the busy 2013 season. The local U.S. Forest Service air tanker base at the…

Search-and-rescue crews’ new tool will help with wilderness extractions

However, equipment newly acquired by the Mesa Verde Helitack crew could help in the most remote locations. This year, regional search-and-rescue crews for the first time will have a “short…

Photos of the week

Photo: Busking with bagpipes

Kevin Moe, of Laramie, Wyo., plays his bagpipes at Ninth Street and Main Avenue as Beth Gadbaw of Lyons and her daughters Greta, 5, and Gwen, 6, listen Monday. “My…

New LA flight debuts at Durango airport

The first flight from LAX arrived about 2 p.m. to a water salute, courtesy of two engines from the airport’s Fire Department. The airport rolled out the red carpet for…

3 bears euthanized after destroying property

Animals broke into houses, cars in Durango Hills

The Blotter

Friday 11:05 a.m. A trail camera was reported stolen at Dalla Mountain Park trail, 3234 Junction St. 5:41 p.m. A cellphone found at the bus stop near Clovis Drive and…

Local Briefs

The San Juan Mountains Association is hosting free nature hikes at 9:45 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through Aug. 18 at Purgatory Resort. The program begins with a free chairlift ride,…

Tuesday Durango Dayplanner

Ron Martin, photographer and alpinist presentation, Open Shutter, 5 p.m., 735 Main Ave, Durango. Tim Sullivan, 7 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., 247-4431. Open Mic Night, 8 p.m., Moe’s,…

Three suspected in marijuana robbery arrested

Two released on bond, one remains in jail

Silverton aims for a little fun on Gold King Mine spill anniversary

Event on mine spill anniversary to offset not-so-fun Superfund process

Motorcyclist killed in crash identified

One dead in motorcycle, SUV crash

Durango High School student headed to Broadway

Curtis Salinger follows in brother’s footsteps with top state acting award

Great Old Broad Rose Chilcoat retires

After 15 years with Great Old Broads for Wilderness, the lifelong conservation advocate credited for growing the organization, campaigning to protect Recapture Canyon and participating in environmental protection efforts across…

Hundreds of boaters raft Dolores for first time in four years

Reservoir managers said that as of Sunday, the minimum rafting flows will continue until at least Tuesday. The weekend whitewater release was announced last week on short notice, and within…

Jeff Kuss’ body expected in Durango toward end of week

Memorial service for fallen Blue Angel pilot not set

Navajo woman’s woolly wish is granted in McElmo Canyon

Navajo woman, 96, spends time with sheep

Monday Durango Dayplanner

Sunrise Yoga adult classes, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m. Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County, 2750 Main Ave., $5, props provided, 259-0385. Colorado Connections Academy information session, for…

‘Sure beats kicking the bucket’

Durango Herald reader Rachel Heberle recently shot this photo of Goldie wearing a mesh face mask and standing in a bucket at the Medicine Horse Center.Courtesy of Rachel Heberle Coming…

Local Briefs

A free information session hosted by The session is for Durango families considering online educational options for their children. Families will have an opportunity to learn about the academy’s curriculum…

Radar blind spot exposes Southwest Colorado to dangerous storms

Southwest Colorado lies in one of the largest weather forecast gaps in the nation. Its shortcomings impact safety, business and even our water

Vallecito Marina open for summer

Sheriff’s Office displays new boat

County treasurer takes back her maiden name

Aichele Elected as Allison Morrissey, the treasurer has retaken her maiden name and is now known as Allison Aichele. “I went through a divorce and am taking my maiden name…