Local & Regional News
8th Annual Iron Horse Chef a tie
What went wrong?
A look at why the Environmental Protection Agency delayed notification after the Gold King Mine spill
Dayplanner Sunday
Arts and Entertainment Irish music jam session, 12:30 p.m., Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave., 403-1200, www.theirishembassypub.com. Jazz church (experienced musician drop-in session), 6 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main…
1 wheel, 1 leg
Jared Laurent of Albuquerque entertains the crowd at the Four Corners Motorcycle Rally on Saturday in Ignacio. The rally will continue through Monday. For information and a schedule of events,…
Local Briefs
Financial advisers to meet Thursday Bob Ross, Life Underwriters Training Council fellow of Centennial, Colorado, will be the guest speaker at the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors Southwestern…
Dayplanner Saturday
Meetings and Events Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, First National Bank parking lot, www.durangofarmersmarket.com. Local First’s Eat Local booth, featuring food samples by Nature’s Oasis and Cyprus Cafe, 8 a.m.-noon,…
Grandfather upset about handling of alleged assault
Ignacio gym teacher accused of being rough with student
The Blotter
Durango Police Friday 2:01 a.m. A woman was refusing to pay at Denny’s Restaurant, 666 Camino del Rio. Police responded and made an arrest. Thursday 2:32 p.m. A man was…
Local Briefs
You can comment on state water plan Residents of Southwest Colorado have the opportunity to participate in a process to help frame the water future for the region and the…
Time to make a getaway
Cristina Jantz photographed this buck Wednesday evening on the north side of Rocky Mountain Pawn & Gun, 157 East Animas Road (County Road 250) in Durango. “I thought some readers…
Youth nonprofit hires well-versed executive director
Big Brothers Big Sisters begins new era
Out with the bull
Robert Morris of By The Horns in Durango carries a mechanical bull out of the Wild Horse Saloon on Friday morning after rain fell in town. By The Horns rents…
Bronze meets iron
A motorcyclist rides down Main Avenue on Friday morning in front of a cowboy bronze sculpture in front of the Main Mall. Hundreds of cyclists are expected to arrive this…
Sheriff discourages inappropriate talk
Smith issues statement to staff after deputies make comments about reporter
Dayplanner Friday
Meetings and Events Outdoor Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., outdoor amphitheater outside the Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave., $5, 259-0385. Durango Botanical Society will host a free…
Labor Day weekend events
Durango Friday Live music, food, beer garden, 4-6 p.m., Harley-Davidson Durango, 750 South Camino del Rio, 422-4679. Biker Welcome Party featuring Kirk James Blues Band, 5-9 p.m., El Rancho Tavern,…
Durango brewers create ‘Heavy Metal EPA’
Sales of orange-tinted ale will benefit employees who suffered losses after mine spill
Southern Ute council recall gains steam
Tribal elders want to oust chairman, 5 board members
Illuminating work
Zach Morrish with Energy Group LLC of Bayfield replaces a broken glass lamp cover Thursday morning at Main Avenue and 13th Street. A car had hit the pole, toppling the…
Filling your gas tank getting cheaper
Gas prices are set to fall until Christmas. The national trend is for gas prices to stay lower in the winter, according to AAA Colorado.Gerald Herbert/Associated Press file photo Just…
Local Briefs
Common Reading at FLC examines autism Fort Lewis College will present the Common Reading Experience featuring various events. The first event will be the Life-Long Learning presentation titled “Answering Your…
Solar puts county in good place
DENVER – A La Plata County energy official says the county is well-positioned to meet new carbon-pollution standards, thanks in part to renewable energy like solar. Michael Rendon, president of…
Rain not taking a holiday this weekend
Cooler, wetter weather forecast for Labor Day weekend