Local & Regional News

School buses: How safe are they?

Maintenance, driver training, roads all play part

Durango city sales and lodgers taxes see growth

Mine spill did not deter tourists in October

The Blotter

Durango Police Wednesday 12:34 p.m. A $300 speaker was stolen from the AT&T Wireless store, 1185 South Camino del Rio. 12:48 p.m. A bicycle was locked in front of the…

En garde

Tipton questions agency’s handling of personal data

House committee looks into collection efforts of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Townhomes proposed for Boker Lumber site

Development would be lowest density proposal so far

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Fort Lewis College professor sees little impact from rate hike

It’s doubtful most consumers will see an effect from the Federal Reserve’s quarter-point federal funds rate hike on the interest rates they pay, said Robert “Tino” Sonora, an economics professor…

Local Briefs

Road Runner Transit announces schedule Road Runner Transit will not operate on Dec. 25. Ignacio to Durango routes will end at 2 p.m. Dec. 24. There are no changes planned…

Moms deliver coal to Colorado Attorney General Cynthia Coffman

Concerned with lawsuit challenging carbon pollution standards

Dayplanner Thursday

Arts and Entertainment Winter Solstice Artisans’ Market, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Barbara Conrad Gallery, Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave., durangoarts.org. Tim Sullivan, 5:30-10 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main…

Water monitoring plans may bring Four Corners together

New Mexico, La Plata County discuss partnerships

Attempt to reverse La Plata Electric Association residential rate hike fails

Board members say increased cost ‘exacerbates inequality’

Recent storms expected to boost Colorado ski area tourism ahead of holidays

Purgatory Resort, with 25 new inches, to open new lift Saturday

Juniper School in fundraising mode

Durango Herald file photo<br><br>Board members with the Juniper School are raising funds after the charter school did not receive a $200,000 startup grant from the Colorado Department of Education. The…

Durango School District 9-R’s bus routes to go on rolling cancellation schedule

‘Parents will have time to arrange carpools’

City of Durango buys new gymnastics facility

Building in Bodo Industrial Park to replace Mason Center

The Blotter

Durango Police Tuesday 9:07 a.m. Someone reported finding a stolen item being sold on Craig’s List, according to a report at 575 Rivergate Lane. 10:06 a.m. An elderly man was…

La Plata County revisits long-term water plans

Priorities for water sustainability and conservation were reviewed Tuesday by La Plata County commissioners, who agreed that public outreach is one of the next steps. Adopting construction standards pertaining to…

Local Briefs

Democratic Debate Watch Party Saturday A Democratic Debate Watch Party will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College Drive. Deadline extended for boards,…

Dayplanner Wednesday

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…

Snowball melee breaks out in Buckley Park in Durango

IRS scam makes rounds in La Plata County

Residents warned to keep personal information secret

Water conservation initiative launched Tuesday targets West

Federal program seeks to engage private sector in spurring investment in the West

Snow totals reach 7 inches in Durango, 12 inches in San Juan Mountains

City to clear out snow Wednesday night

Mercy Regional Medical Center’s new hospice in Durango to provide patients a place to die

Facility will fill gap in end-of-life services in the area

Montezuma County faces health challenges, professionals report

Poverty, education are main driving factors

Scheduling a service for Christmas Eve?

Lori Elworthy plays with her grandson, Shane Elworthy, who was 2½ at the time, while people sing Christmas carols at the Christ the King Lutheran Church Christmas Eve service at…

Durango’s public schools good, but good enough?

District standards will be set higher for 2021 graduation

Ski resorts’ economics hinder health coverage

Workers in resort towns face unique challenges accessing health insurance.Courtesy of Babbsack/Wikimedia DENVER – Skiers and snowboarders from across the country are hitting the slopes in Colorado, but the unique…