Local News
Colorado lawmakers target edible pot in fruit, animal shapes
Hickenlooper, chief medical adviser support ban
Local & Regional News
Local News
Vetoed small-loan bill – with change – returns to Legislature
Concerns over predatory lending persist
Local News
Interior secretary calls for ‘course correction’ to protect public lands
Funding, climate change, domestic issues threaten national parks
Local News
Local Briefs
Judicial District holds community meeting The 6th Judicial District Rural Collaborative will host an open community meeting from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. today in the Pine Room at the La…
Local News
Wednesday Durango Dayplanner
Meetings and Events Durango Daybreak Rotary Club meeting, 6:45 a.m., Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave., 749-6332. Kiwanis of the Narrow Gauge meeting, 6:45-7:30 a.m., Carver Brewing Co., 1022…
Local News
Children in fatal Southwest Colorado crash not wearing seat belts
Driver cited and 3 people remain hospitalized
Local News
The Blotter
Durango Police Friday 11:25 a.m. Someone ran his or her vehicle into a fire hydrant at Walmart, 1155 South Camino del Rio. There was only damage to the vehicle. 12:07…
Local News
Spring Cleanup underway
Kyle Pike with the city of Durango helps a crew clear yard waste on Monday. Materials accepted during Spring Cleanup: furniture, large appliances, scrap metal, drywall, fencing, carpeting, tiles and…
Local News
Controversy over public lands bills continues
Democrats fight back in battle over federal management
Local News
Silverton Mountain land swap meeting will be Tuesday
Residents divided over future use of public land
Local News
Native American mascot commission a model for nation
Hailed as a national model in eliminating derogatory imagery
Local News
Local Briefs
Rotarians to hear about craft spirits Amy and Michael McCardell, owners of Durango Craft Spirits, Distillery and Tasting Room, will speak to the Rotary Club of Durango at 6 p.m.…
Local News
Tuesday Durango Dayplanner
Meetings and Events Master’s Men Ministries of Colorado meeting, 6:30 a.m., DoubleTree Hotel Lounge, 501 Camino del Rio, 749-2888. Durango AARP Chapter No. 1243 meeting, 10 a.m., Durango/La Plata Senior…
Local News
Woman who drove into Animas River identified
Amber Box, 30, of Ignacio arrested on suspicion of drunken driving
Local News
Airport director Kip Turner is finalist for Grand Junction job
Move would create void in leadup to possible bond request
Local News
Girl killed in head-on crash on La Plata Highway
8-year-old dies, 2 airlifted to Albuquerque
Local News
Four LPEA candidates sound off on energy at forum
Four of eight candidates for the District 1 candidate and incumbent Mark Garcia, District 2 candidate Lori Schell and District 4 candidates John Beebe and incumbent Jack Turner attended the…
Local News
Pastures of James Ranch to remain undeveloped ‘forever’
Family places final conservation easement on James Ranch
Local News
End of an era for Appaloosa Trading Co. owner
Durango store proprietor reflects on 40 years of business
Local News
Animas River cleanup hauls 1,286 pounds of trash off banks
Volunteers from FLC ‘give something back’
Local News
Woman arrested after sending car into Animas
A woman who drove a truck into the middle of the Animas River early Sunday morning was arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Around…
Local News
Fort Lewis College junior Ferrari Arviso crowned 37th Miss Hozhoni
Ferrari Arviso, who was named the 37th Miss Hozhoni on Saturday, demonstrates traditional Navajo weaving during the pageant’s Traditional and Contemporary Talent program, which was held Wednesday at Fort Lewis…
Local News
Upper Pine remodels Vallecito fire station
Changes help deal with increased medical calls
Local News
‘Bark softly and carry a big stick’
Jenny Nedergaard took this photo of her dog, Zoe, walking along the Florida River with a giant stick.Courtesy of Jenny Nedergaard Durango Herald Facebook reader Roby Douglas sent in this…
Local News
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. Volunteer Income Tax…
Local News
Local Briefs
Ignacio Community Library announces programs The Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Ave. in Ignacio, will offer these programs: “Computer Basics: The Internet” will take place at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. Participants…
Local News
Sunday Durango Dayplanner
Meetings and Events Durango Elks Lodge Veterans Committee will serve breakfast, 9-11 a.m. $6/$5, Durango Elks Lodge, 901 East Second Ave. Open house meet-and-greet for quilt designer Jacqueline de Jonge,…