Local & Regional News
Snowfall in San Juan Mountains expected through Wednesday
Temperatures should drop with cold front’s arrival
Durango Transit bus stops prove challenging
Uneven sidewalks, steep driveways, obstacles make access difficult
Vietnam veterans to be honored Tuesday
Vietnam veterans are invited to an event Tuesday morning aimed at honoring military personnel who were not so celebrated on their return from the highly contentious war. At 10:30 a.m.,…
Partial Junction Creek Road closure in April
Resurfacing project will shut part of road for two weeks
Fort Lewis College Environmental Center coordinator selected for statewide training
Rachel Landis will learn nonprofit best practices
Public lands bill advances in Colorado Legislature
Issue of local jurisdiction brings accusations from all sides
Added seat belt patrols set for this week
La Plata County issued 14 citations during Click It or Ticket 2015
The Blotter
Durango Police Sunday 10:16 a.m. A man threatened someone with a baseball bat and damaged property in the Lightner Creek Mobile Home Park, 907 County Road 207. 12:28 p.m. A…
Hey, do bunnies lay eggs?
Bunnies inexplicably hatching from eggs appear to be the latest accoutrement to adorn the Arc of History on Monday at the U.S. Highway 550/160 intersection. The sculpture, which was vandalized…
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. DeColores Civitan Club meeting, noon, call Lon Erwin at 247-1019 for…
Local Briefs
Bluebird boxes available for sale The Colorado Parks and Wildlife museum volunteer group has cedar bluebird boxes available for sale for $25 at the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Service Center,…
Approaching storm could drop foot of snow in San Juan Mountains
Elevations above 8,000 feet could see accumulations of 12 inches or more
End-O-Days shooting ruled a suicide
Medical examiner says Joshua Gonzales shot himself Feb. 10 in Durango
Utes, Navajo seek monument to preserve canyon
Tribal leaders give perspective on Bear's Ears monument
Fort Lewis College professors leave legacy of excellence
Bill Dodds, Ron Estler say students have changed
McElmo Canyon gets new heirloom fruit trees
Grafting workshops offered to restore orchards
Online survey seeks public’s input on old Montezuma-Cortez High School
Task force meets, discusses options
Dan Snowberger frustrated that parents, students fail to see value of standardized tests
How do you compare your child’s learning to other students’?
Local Briefs
Rotarians hear about public health in Nepal Marla Luckey will speak to the Rotary Club of Durango at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave., about her…
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 Tax Assistance…
Sunday Durango Dayplanner
Arts and Entertainment Irish music jam session, 12:30 p.m., Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave., 403-1200, www.theirishembassypub.com. Informal Tango Practice & Instructions, 5-7 p.m., 26369 U.S. Highway 160, www.tangodurango.info, 533-7231.…
Local Briefs
Benefit account created for local man A Go Fund Me account has been set up for Richard Tassey at www.gofundme.com/36vh95pg. He has been unable to work and was hospitalized. Donations…
EPA appoints Gold King Mine Superfund manager
First priorities are water sampling, public outreach
Colorado still fit, but obesity is on the rise
La Plata County groups working to encourage healthy eating, preventative care
Gold King Mine spill a wealth of information for Fort Lewis students
Mining accident inspires college research projects