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The Blotter

Durango Police 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…

Local Briefs

Weed-abatement spraying through June 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,…

Wednesday Durango Dayplanner

Meetings and Events 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…

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

Local, state and federal agencies are coordinating efforts to make sure they’re all on the same page for firefighting season. And they’re hoping for a season similar to the last…

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

Southwest Colorado’s hazardous terrain entices outdoor enthusiasts from all over the world – but adds an obstacle for search-and-rescue teams tasked with ensuring their safety. However, equipment newly acquired by…

Photos of the week

Take a look back at the Durango Herald’s top 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

Denver, Phoenix and Dallas are destinations with direct flights into the The first flight from LAX arrived about 2 p.m. to a water salute, courtesy of two engines from the…

3 bears euthanized after destroying property

Animals broke into houses, cars in Durango Hills

The Blotter

Durango Police 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…

Local Briefs

Free nature hikes offered at Purgatory 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…

Tuesday Durango Dayplanner

Arts and Entertainment 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,…

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

Rose Chilcoat has retired, but she will remain a Great Old Broad. After 15 years with Great Old Broads for Wilderness, the lifelong conservation advocate credited for growing the organization,…

Hundreds of boaters raft Dolores for first time in four years

Over the weekend, hundreds of boaters took advantage of a three-day whitewater release on the Dolores River below Reservoir managers said that as of Sunday, the minimum rafting flows will…

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

Meetings and Events 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…

‘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 Durango…

Local Briefs

Online education option explained 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…

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 No, La Plata County did not surreptitiously get a new treasurer. Elected as Allison Morrissey, the treasurer has retaken her maiden name and is now known as Allison Aichele.…