A new report shows many Coloradans face barriers to health-promoting activities such as walking, cycling, and accessing fresh food where they live, work and play.Wavebreakmedia/iStockphoto DENVER – How much money…
Signs and lighting near Purgatory next step in the spring, CDOT says
Republican Brad Blake questions opposition expressed by colleagues
Large slash piles similar to this one will be ignited this week in the Sauls Creek area, among other San Juan National Forest areas in the region. The piles were…
Singer Adele, whose CD “25” is shown here, performed a special concert at Radio City Music Hall on Nov. 17. Durangoan Annie Phenix and her husband won a trip and…
Whether it’s the backdrop for a parade or snowstorm or just an image, the Strater Hotel is one of the most iconic images of Durango. Now members of Trippy.com have…
Arts and Entertainment Terry Rickard, 5:30-10 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., 247-4431. Tim Sullivan, 7-11 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., 247-4431. Open Mic Night, 8 p.m., Moe’s,…
Director candidates to hold presentations The Center of Southwest Studies and the Fort Lewis College Office of the President will host Center of Southwest Studies director candidates’ public presentations. A…
Cost is $8 to cut your own tree
Shopping substitute: Free entry to parks
Durango Police Friday 3:42 p.m. Juveniles were sitting in a vehicle, possibly smoking marijuana at the Days End, 2202 Main Ave. 4:07 p.m. A student was refusing to leave the…
Promoting rural Colorado could help counter image of Gold King Mine spill
Durango author learned lessons about grief and community from loss
Olivia Buchanan, the 23-year old Durango and Silverton resident who was killed in an avalanche on Kendall Mountain almost a year ago, is the subject of an extensive multi-media feature…
Residents urge additional protections
Bodies must travel 100-plus miles for death examination, but cost could be about same
Arts and Entertainment Four Corners Arts Forum, 9 a.m., KDUR 91.9/93.9 FM, www.kdur.org. Happy Hour Yoga, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Ska Brewing Co., 225 Girard St., yoga and a pint of beer…
City of Durango announces closures All city of Durango administrative offices will be closed Thursday and Friday in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The following is the schedule for other…
Group hopes to raise awareness about transgender discrimination
Skiers, boarders hopeful about El Niño, new owner
Arts and Entertainment Irish music jam session, 12:30 p.m., Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave., 403-1200, www.theirishembassypub.com. Informal Tango Practice, 5-7 p.m., Groove U Durango, 26369 U.S. Highway 160, tangodurango.info.…
Need for affordable housing growing in La Plata County
More than 30 individuals, businesses seek damages from EPA
Thanksgiving dinner at fairgrounds Thursday The 29th annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner will take place from 11 .am. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave.…
Childish games and bullying resulted in an assault charge Friday for a Durango man defending his grandson. Robert Sauer, 63, was issued a municipal summons for assault after allegedly grabbing…
Durango Herald photo illustration Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a police officer arriving at a scene of domestic violence? A paramedic trying to save a heart…
Meetings and Events 42nd Holiday Bazaar, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 2917 Aspen Drive, 247-4213. Boutique Craft Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Cowboy Church, 2601 Junction St. International Survivors…
New program to attract bankers from communities across West
Durango Police Thursday 8:03 p.m. Someone was sleeping in an elevator in the Cornerstone Building, 3543 Main Ave. Friday 1:40 a.m. A man ran away without paying his cab bill…
