Local & Regional News

Durango School District 9-R to investigate using pledges to finance stadium

Board plans further community budget meetings

Durango City Council considers long-term housing for homeless

Project would require tax credits

Local Briefs

Community Cares 5K takes place Saturday A Community Cares 5K in support of local Durango resident Kristen Dugan, who is battling cancer, will take place this Saturday. Race day registration…

Wednesday Durango Dayplanner

Meetings and Events Board of Ethics, 3-4 p.m., North Conference Room, City Hall, 949 East Second Ave. Kiwanis of the Narrow Gauge meeting, 6:45-7:30 a.m., Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main…

The Blotter

Durango Police Tuesday 5:25 a.m. Someone reported smoke inside a home in the 800 block of East Fifth Avenue. Monday 12:35 p.m. Trash was flying out of the back of…

Rabies vaccine requirement for pets gains momentum in state Legislature

Currently, local governments determine policy

Orchestrating greatness

Cortez man likely to get 2 years probation in stabbing case

Altercation occurred after midnight Halloween 2015

Renovations may start this month at La Plata County Courthouse

County approves up to $5 million for project

Tuesday Durango Dayplanner

Meetings and Events DeColores Civitan club meeting, noon, call Lon Erwin at 247-1019 for location. Rotary Club of Durango meeting with presentation by Rich Hoehlein and Tami Graham , 6…

Lawmakers mull helping people overcome past mistakes with the law when seeking employment

Colorado among vanguard of states looking to limit criminal history disclosure for job-seekers

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

Less driving, more sightseeing this year

Campaign-finance complaint filed against school board member Matthew Sheldon

Watchdog contends he knew filing rules

Proposal to fund full-day kindergarten advances in state House Education Committee

Similar proposal dies in different Republican-led committee

Local Briefs

Animas Valley Grange monthly talks announced The Animas Valley Grange will host a wide variety of monthly talks from February through October, beginning with “Backyard Chickens” by Julie Ott on…

La Plata County production-related toxic waste minimal compared with San Juan County, N.M.

A truck pulls in to be loaded with coal on Jan. 21, 2014, at the King Coal Mine in Southwest La Plata County. In La Plata County, the Grupo Cementos…

Oil and gas lease sale near McPhee Reservoir withdrawn

Feds cite resident’s concerns over dam

Preparing for the day of love

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. Arts and Entertainment…

Durangoans’ faith vindicated: Denver’s defense leads the way

Broncos beat Carolina Panthers 24-10 in Super Bowl 50

In N.H., Fiorina campaign mixed politics with a big-game party

Snarly fans in Northeast hold grudge against the Broncos

Mancos preparing for April voting

Five candidates sign up for five seats

Dolores will hold first mail-in election in spring

Board will likely welcome new face, have empty seat

Local Briefs

Guest conductor to work with students Host guest conductor Daryl Johnson III will work with students on their own compositions and performances of his music on Tuesday Escalante Middle School,…

‘CATastrophe in the woods!’

This photo was sent in by Dolores Mazurkewicz. Mazurkewicz says her cat, Ojo, is always full of surprises.Courtesy of Dolores Mazurkewicz The Durango Herald Facebook reader Terry Fuller sent in…

Gold King spill is a wake-up call

Blowout focuses attention on abandoned mine problem

Avalanche awareness classes offered Wednesday, Thursday

Free courses cover safety basics

A torrent of water, and then came the ice for Durango resident

Man’s property covered in ice after city water main break

Lake Nighthorse assessment available soon for comment

Document addresses recreational activities

Staying warm the Nordic way

One way for Temo Sessions of Detroit to stay warm while skiing at Purgatory Resort is to dress like a Viking as he hit the slopes Saturday. Sunny skies during…