Local & Regional News

Colorado faces clean-air rule from EPA

Officials must craft state-specific plan

Fiesta Days trots into town

Wilder Kelsey, 3, rides a human-powered bucking bronco at the Durango Fiesta Days Snow Top Rodeo on Thursday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Wilder is the son of Terah…

Sand Mandala takes shape at Open Shutter

Flags lowered statewide for fallen firefighter

Flags are lowered to half-staff Tuesday at the La Plata County Courthouse in memory of fallen Denver firefighter John Whelan.Peter Marcus/Durango Herald Flags were lowered at government buildings across Colorado…

N.M. power plant extension called ‘devastating’

Federal officials approve operations at area coal facilities

Weigh in on FLC license plate

In April, Fort Lewis College announced it was applying for a Colorado license plate to promote the school. The college must include the design in the application, and is now…

Solution to homelessness? Give them a place to live

Homeless already cost money, so some say spend it on shelter

Councilors OK Internet question

Voters could give the city greater control over infrastructure

Condo plans worry residents

Residents say land-use loophole creates problems

Possible structure fire in Bayfield

Upper Pine Fire Protection District en route

County seeks to stem costs

Road and bridge fund on ‘life support’

How many homeless teenagers are in Durango?

Difficult to count, but few services are available

No roof, no protection, no justice

Homeless are vulnerable to weather, wildlife and each other

Colorado’s water plan faces choppy waters

Funding and anger with Front Range surround future of increasingly precious resource

The Blotter

Durango Police Sunday 2:11 a.m. A drunken man was lying in the middle of the street on West Third Avenue between 22nd and 23rd streets. 12:52 p.m. About 10 people…

Weather favors rain through September

El Niño, monsoon combine to ease drought

Got my eye on you

Marcos Candelaria, 15, of Farmington, looks through a spotting scope Monday in front of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Durango Fish Hatchery & Wildlife Museum, 151 E 16th St. The…

Autopsy: Rafter drowned in Animas

Heart attack ruled out as cause of death

Tuesday Durango Dayplanner

Meetings and Events Snow Top Exceptional Rodeo, 10-11 a.m., La Plata County Fair Grounds, 2500 Main Ave., 749-8697. DeColores Civitan Club meeting, noon, call Lon Erwin at 247-1019 for location.…

Injured hiker rescued from Mount Eolus

Medical helicopter dispatched Sunday afternoon

Homelessness: When camping is the only option

Agencies struggle to balance environmental effects against homeless needs

Dolores County residents plan for fire

Homeowners have difficulty getting insurance policies

Pot tax, Web ballot questions explored

5 percent tax would fund city building improvements

New high school in Cortez nears completion and remains under-budget

Montezuma-Cortez High School nears completion

Local Briefs

DHS class of 1970 seeking classmates The Durango High School Class of 1970 is still looking for a few classmates. Almost all 300 graduates have been located. An additional 100…

Elks support children of veterans

They’re donating supplies to get them to school

Sliding into state

Monday Durango Dayplanner

Meetings and Events Outdoor yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., outdoor amphitheater, Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave., $5, 259-0385. Workshop to explain budget request process for 2016 Community…

Man rescued from Purgatory Flats

A 50-year-old man was rescued Saturday evening at Purgatory Flats after a horse fell on him. He was taken to Mercy Regional Medical Center by helicopter, said Butch Knowlton, director…

Body found near Bakers

Albuquerque man drowned in river on June 25