Local & Regional News

Durango mother who turned on gas in suicide/murder attempt graduates court program

Grisel Xahuentitla-Flores successfully completes terms of probation

Parcels in HD Mountains available for oil, gas leases

BLM selling 6,137 acres for gas, oil

Friday Durango Dayplanner

Arts and Entertainment “Obedience, Conformity, Apathy … ‘It’s All Good!’” and “Ink & Wax: Intimate Surface Dimensions,” opening reception, 5-7 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. Andy Janowsky,…

Mancos marshal finalists named

Residents can meet 3 candidates March 10

Snowpack experts not concerned about unseasonably warm weather in Southwest

February drier than usual in Durango

Fort Lewis College students to hold vigil for Trayvon Martin

Students to honor death of 17-year old high school student Friday

Health department offers tips for Animas River recreation

Warm temperatures have recreationists eyeing river

The Blotter

Durango Police Wednesday 7:14 p.m. Two women were fighting in the 3500 block of West Second Avenue. 7:46 p.m. Someone called police about her drunken mother walking down an alley…

Energy grievances raise suspicions in Colorado

Residents question state oil and gas commission’s priorities when dealing with complaints

La Plata County judge proposes special court for repeat DUI offenders

New program would provide intense supervision, rewards for good behavior

La Plata County code enforcement expands with economy

Building permit increase precipitates need for new enforcement officer

Durango developer gets variance to build townhomes on Florida

Construction expected to begin this summer

Future of Animas River Stakeholders Group uncertain

Mine-cleanup organization could dissolve with Silverton Superfund approval

Cowboy Poetry favorite Jeneve Mitchell on ‘American Idol’

At 15, Jeneve Rose Mitchell is taking “American Idol” by storm. Locals who have watched the Crawford native grow up at the Cowboy Poetry Gathering will have their first chance…

La Plata County commissioners press EPA for mine spill answers

Agency fails to provide specifics on reimbursements, long-term monitoring

Bill requiring compensation for fracking bans dies in Colorado Legislature

Democrats kill measure in House panel party-line vote

Water restored to northern Durango after contractor cuts line

Water could be cloudy

Local Briefs

MOMS Club to hold startup event MOMS Club of Durango, a new nonprofit organization, will hold a startup event from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Mason Center, 301…

Thursday Durango Dayplanner

Meetings and Events AARP Driver Safety Course, 8.30 a.m.-12.30 p.m., $15/$20 La Plata County Fairgrounds, no pre-registration required. Durango High Noon Rotary meeting, noon, DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio,…

Frosty morning in Durango

End-of-life bill dies in Colorado Legislature

Sponsors unable to garner needed support for measure

Attendance at 9-R schools impacted by bus cancellations

Board hears about Durango High restructuring

Infrared camera exposes invisible pollutants in Southwest

Environmental group scours Four Corners for leaks

Escalante annexation, Three Springs amendments before Durango City Council

Goodwill, 192-unit apartment complex eyed for Escalante area

Colorado delegation opposes transfer of Gitmo detainees to U.S. soil

Obama’s proposal considers Colorado prison facilities

Photos of the week

A look back at last week’s top photos from The Durango Herald staff.

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…

Proposal would make Colorado Constitution changes harder

Ease of amending document has created conflicts

Local Briefs

Hula Ohana dance presents first dance Durango Hula Ohana will present a first dance presentation and gifts to the community at 6 p.m. Thursday in Room 24 of the Smiley…

The Blotter

Durango Police Tuesday 12:59 a.m. Two men were trespassing in the laundry room at Durango Downtown Inn, 800 Camino del Rio. Monday 9:13 a.m. A man was screaming and swinging…