Local & Regional News

U.S. lawmakers question federal mining agency’s budget

Hearing looks at impact on jobs, reclamation programs

Hickenlooper chooses new lieutenant governor

Hickenlooper nominates Donna Lynne, executive with Kaiser

Denver weather cancels flights to Durango

All United Airlines flights from Durango to Denver were canceled Wednesday as snowy weather along the Front Range and north-central Colorado snarled virtually all regional flights into Denver International Airport.Jerry…

Dylan Redwine’s mother tells Dr. Phil of frustration with case

Elaine Hall appeared on TV show on Tuesday

Durango school meal fees to increase

Free-reduced lunches won’t be affected

School District 9-R authorizes pursuit of stadium loan

Goal is to finish construction by football season

Road Runner provides lifeline in Southwest Colorado

Bus route had 5,743 riders in 2015

Durango City Council seeks to clear bottleneck in condominium construction

Ordinance may ease builders’ litigation risks

Bureau of Land Mangement admits mix-up on deferred oil and gas sale

Project manager erroneously announced delay in Chaco Canyon leases to environmental groups

Court sets up potential new gun control showdown

Appellate court orders challenge back to lower court to be dismissed

Local Briefs

Maundy Thursday Service to be held First United Methodist Church of Durango, 2917 Aspen Drive, will hold a Maundy Thursday Service depicting the scene from Leonardo de Vinci’s painting, “The…

Hunting in pink bill heads to Hickenlooper

Would add blaze pink as acceptable hunting color

The Blotter

Durango Police Tuesday 1:32 a.m. A dog had been barking for 90 minutes in the 1900 block of Eastlawn Avenue. Monday 8:28 a.m. Homeless people were sleeping in a vacant…

Wednesday Durango Dayplanner

Meetings and Events Kiwanis of the Narrow Gauge meeting, 6:45-7:30 a.m., Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave., 375-0079. Sunrise Yoga adult classes, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys & Girls…

Obama administration calls for long-term drought policies

Colorado’s water innovation partnership highlighted during summit in D.C.

Bayfield woman suspected of stealing $3,000 from at-risk adult

Caretaker accused of using man’s debit card for cash, purchases

Lots of clouds and wind but still no snow in Durango

National Weather Service expects only slight chance on Wednesday in Durango

Dylan Redwine’s mother to appear on Dr. Phil

Elaine Hatfield Hall will give an update on death of son

Density increased for apartment complex near Walmart

Units proposed between Walmart and Home Depot

Grand Junction teen dies from cancer

Delaney Clements struggle with cancer struggle went national, met with Taylor Swift,

Spring runoff data suggest ‘red flag’ for Animas River aquatic life

Data show metal concentrations don’t pose short-term risk, but could in the long-term

60-lot addition to Three Springs approved

The Durango Planning Commission signed off on 60 potential homes in Three Springs on Monday. The neighborhood will be built north of Mercy Regional Medical Center, and it will be…

The Blotter

Durango Police Saturday 1:39 a.m. A 20-year-old woman was punched in the face in the west 100 block of Eighth Street. Friday 1:18 p.m. A homeless man was sitting on…

Two Durango High School counselors depart amid restructuring

Center will offer both academic guidance and social, emotional aid

Transgender birth certificate bill dies in Legislature

Emotional hearing brings lawmaker to tears

Local Briefs

Fort Lewis College veggie stand reopens The Old Fort Farm Stand will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, April 20 and May 4 inside the Student…

Tuesday Durango Dayplanner

Meetings and Events DeColores Civitan club meeting, noon, call Lon Erwin at 247-1019 for location. Rotary Club of Durango meeting, 6 p.m., Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave., 385-7899. Master’s Men…

New, overhead highway sign

Two men suspected of stealing Bayfield church’s credit card

Pine Valley Foursquare Church receives bill for $14,700

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