Local & Regional News

Silverton looks to diversify economy with new railroad

Long gone Silverton Northern could run again, but proposal steams D&SNG owner’s boilers

Survey: Income, access hamper healthy living in state

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…

Phase one of Colorado’s U.S. 550 improvements complete

Signs and lighting near Purgatory next step in the spring, CDOT says

La Plata County commissioners at odds over gas rules

Republican Brad Blake questions opposition expressed by colleagues

Bureau of Land Management set to burn hundreds of slash piles in Southwest Colorado starting Nov. 30

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…

Donald Trump takes a back seat to Durangoans at Adele concert

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…

Strater voted Top 10 in world

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…

Dayplanner Tuesday

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,…

Local Briefs

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…

San Juan National Forest Christmas tree permits now available

Cost is $8 to cut your own tree

Colorado urges outdoor recreation over Black Friday shopping

Shopping substitute: Free entry to parks

Christmas carol season can’t be too far behind

The Blotter

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…

Incoming state tourism director, Cathy Ritter, keenly aware of being positive

Promoting rural Colorado could help counter image of Gold King Mine spill

For Durango Ayurvedic practitioner Amita Nathwani, grief provided a path for learning

Durango author learned lessons about grief and community from loss

Powder Magazine features Olivia Buchanan’s death in a Silverton-area avalanche in series on backcountry safety

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…

BLM panel meets looking to set rules to ease oil and gas drilling impacts in Montezuma, La Plata counties

Residents urge additional protections

La Plata County autopsies now handled in Montrose

Bodies must travel 100-plus miles for death examination, but cost could be about same

Dayplanner Monday

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…

Local Briefs

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…

Durango marks Transgender Day of Remembrance

Group hopes to raise awareness about transgender discrimination

Purgatory ski resort in Durango opens for 50th year

Skiers, boarders hopeful about El Niño, new owner

Dayplanner Sunday

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.…

Habitat for Humanity home a blessing for Durango family

Need for affordable housing growing in La Plata County

Financial claims add up after Gold King Mine spill

More than 30 individuals, businesses seek damages from EPA

Local Briefs

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.…

Durango man charged with assault of child near Durango High

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…

For first responders, stressful job can exact heavy toll

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…

Dayplanner Saturday

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…

Western banking school coming to Fort Lewis College

New program to attract bankers from communities across West