Local & Regional News

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic a 45-year tradition

Three days of events will draw riders of all ages and abilities

Teacher shortage crisis highlighted in Colorado

Growing gap raises concerns over recruitment efforts

County objects to BLM’s changes to planning process

Commissioners do not support shortened public comment period

Grocery store alcohol battle turns to governor

Coalition asks Hickenlooper to sign compromise bill

Police respond to hoax at Vantiv

Caller claimed a woman had a gun

Police say marijuana robbery led to killing of Fort Lewis College student

Victim may have reached for flare gun

Photos of the week

Take a look back at the Durango Herald’s top photos of last week.

Photo: A little heel-kickin’ music

Colorado native visiting all 59 national parks in 59 weeks

Nabors stresses exploration and conservation

Local Briefs

Guild to display quilts throughout June In celebration of their 30th anniversary, La Plata Quilters Guild will be displaying members’ quilts throughout Durango during June. Contact Holli Pfau at [email protected]…

Wednesday Durango Dayplanner

Arts and Entertainment Fashion Fusion deConstructed, 5:30 p.m., Ballroom, Student Union, Fort Lewis College, a benefit for Durango Arts Center, $17.50/$28, Durangoarts.org. Greg Ryder, 5:30-10 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699…

Rocks end flowers vs. weeds debate at busy intersection

Stone beats weeds and wildflowers at U.S. 550/160 intersection

Photo: Catching a river wave

Kelly Emery enjoys the Animas River, which peaked at 3,350 cubic feet per second Monday, catching a wave at Ponderosa Rapid in the Durango Whitewater Park at Santa Rita Park.Jerry…

The Blotter

Durango Police Sunday 8:11 p.m. People were having sex under a blanket at the south end of Fassbinder Park, 140 West Park Ave. 7:43 p.m. A woman with “horrible skin…

Whitewater release a go for lower Dolores River

Whitewater confirmed for early June

Silverton’s resident wolf-dog dies

Town laments loss of beloved Wolfie

Local Briefs

Road closures announced for Iron Horse Bike Classic The 45th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic starts Saturday. For an added safety measure for participants and vehicles, U.S. Highway 550 from…

Fugitive caught near Silverton being held on federal warrants

Popular campground cleared Sunday during search

Tuesday Durango Dayplanner

Arts and Entertainment Terry Rickard, 5:30-10 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., 247-4431. Outdoor tango practice, 6-8:30 p.m., Rotary Park, www.tangodurango.info, 533-7231. Tim Sullivan, 7 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699…

New Mexico sues EPA, Sunnyside Mine owners

State says both responsible for Gold King Mine’s ‘devastating impact’

Accused Yellowstone trespassers linked to Mesa Verde incident

3 notorious men cited in local incident

Southern Ute’s Growth Fund director retires after 28 years

Bob Zahradnik helped tribe realize wealth in energy, real estate

Dangerous fugitive apprehended in San Juan County, Colorado

A dangerous fugitive was apprehended Sunday evening in San Juan County, according to the Colorado State Patrol. The State Patrol had reported the fugitive on the loose Sunday afternoon near…

Body found on west bank of Animas River identified

Family members: Randy Shaw a good man plagued by drugs

Economic adviser will help Silverton through mine cleanup

2-year grant will help fund position during mine cleanup

Ignacio first in-town traffic light up and running

First for town, third for area

Caption This! contest: ‘I was briefed, but ended up short’

Otis likes to “catch” laundry while it’s being folded.Courtesy of Linda Geer Durango Herald Facebook reader Richard Black sent in this week’s Caption This! winning headline “I was briefed, but…

Atlantic publication touts Durango’s ‘instantly affordable’ housing

Durango Herald file photo <br><br>A piece published in City Lab outlines Durango’s secondary housing unit trials and policies. The headline claims Durango instantly created affordable housing. You can file this…

Local Briefs

Psychologist to give lunch presentation Doug Miller, a psychologist, will be giving a presentation to the Durango High Noon Rotary Club from 11:45 to 1 p.m. Thursday at the DoubleTree…

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. Arts and Entertainment…