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DUI court to be discussed at meeting The Colorado Sixth Judicial District Problem Solving Courts will host a public meeting to discuss the possible establishment of a DUI court at…

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. Arts and Entertainment Irish music jam session, 12:30 p.m.,…

Niece of MLK applies civil rights message to unborn in Durango speech

Alveda King delivers pro-life message

Possible stabbing southwest of Durango considered ‘superficial’

Sheriff’s deputies investigating early Saturday incident between brothers

Anasazi center to display ancient, contemporary baskets

Anasazi Heritage Center kicks off new display

The Blotter

Durango Police Thursday 9:50 a.m. A deer needed to be put down in the 1300 block of South Camino del Rio. 12:20 p.m. A woman’s vehicle was broken into overnight…

Party for snowbike groomers Sunday at Boggy Draw in Southwest Colorado

Fundraiser is for volunteer efforts

Saturday Durango Dayplanner

Arts and Entertainment Family Stories Series: Marikay Shellmann – Gulliver’s Babies, 11 am., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. Kirk James Band, 2:30-5:30 p.m., Purgy’s Pub, Purgatory. Robie Overfield, 5:30 p.m.,…

Local Briefs

Vigil of remembrance for Malcom X Sunday at FLC A candlelight vigil and rally in remembrance of Malcolm X will take place at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the Clock Tower…

Even before Purgatory, skiing popular in San Juans

Animas Museum opens exhibit illustrating evolution of sport in Southwest Colorado

La Plata County historic driving tour focuses on Old Fort Lewis campus, Aspaas homestead, Breen building

Less driving, more sightseeing this year

Fort Lewis College is accredited through 2025

Two-year process explored quality of education, student aid available

Speaker at Fort Lewis College says African countries must control their futures

Some countries struggle for stability

Talk about townDurango High School students honored for shutter-work

Two Durango High School students, Aubrey Hirst, left, and Julia Ion won Regional Gold Key Awards for their photographs in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Aubrey is holding her…

Fire destroys two-story building southwest of Durango

Generator caught fire and soon engulfed structure

Nearly 50 mines around Silverton could be part of Superfund

EPA proposal released ahead of town vote

Police unsure about New Mexico driver’s motive in 93-mile pursuit across Southwest Colorado

Santa Fe woman was arrested near Bayfield Thursday

Finalized FCC rule puts Denver TV within reach

County commissions can petition FCC for local broadcasts

DA Risberg accused of misconduct

Complaint alleges false statements, misleading the court

Ignacio embezzlement losses rise as records examined

Front desk employee accused of stealing more than $70K

School District 9-R presents mill levy options for comment

Residents offer ideas for cuts

Colorado 6th District Attorney candidates scrap over experience

Men seeking Democratic nomination in 6th district

Subpoenas issued for reports on Gold King Mine spill

U.S. House committee suspicious of Interior investigation of EPA

Work the line

Drivers faced rolling lane closures Thursday along north Main Avenue as crews from La Plata Electric Association worked in the area.Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald

Ballot proposal filed to raise Colorado minimum wage

Supporters would need more than 98,000 signatures

Durango ATM robbery suspect charged in another crime

Maurice Anderson faces 11 new felonies

Multi-county vehicle pursuit in Southwestern Colorado ends with suspect in custody

Chase ends near Deer Valley subdivision east of Bayfield

La Plata County sees significant health enrollment gains

10 percent increase in state

Reserves provide backup to La Plata County Sheriff’s Office, Durango Police

Law enforcement low on reserves