Local & Regional News

Bear-bite victims at local campsite identified

Ursine tracked, but not located

Local Briefs

The Friends of the Pine River Valley Public Library will hold its annual book sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 6 in the community room of the library,…

Soldier was ‘a loving son, brother, hero’

60-acre area dedicated to Iraq war hero

Residents seek resolution to coal mine woes

King Coal II management meeting with neighbors

Remembering those who didn’t come home

‘Don’t take for granted the people who left to defend our country’

Study: Fewer inmates, better budget

La Plata County jail tries lockup alternatives

Dayplanner Tuesday

Master’s Men Ministries of Colorado, 6:30 a.m., meeting, DoubleTree Hotel Lounge, 501 Camino del Rio, 749-2888. DeColores Civitan Club meeting, noon, call Lon Erwin at 247-1019 for location. Rotary Club…

Somewhere over the (double) rainbow

Four foxes in a hole

Congratulations! It’s a baby … dinosaur!

Sippy calls Sunday a success

But for this year’s Iron Horse Bicycle Classic, a window opened up, and stayed open, and oh how sweet it was. For most of the weekend, blocks of Durango’s downtown…

Cyclists keep getting younger

Littlest racers among the biggest draws

Tipton to talk at town halls

Tipton The congressman will brief residents and take questions on his legislative efforts in Washington, including bills to address the region’s wildfires and veterans’ health care. The visit is timely.…

Local Briefs

Blue Lake Ranch will host its 22nd annual Iris Festival and Bedding Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. June 13-14 on Colorado Highway 140 at mile marker 16,…

Dayplanner Monday

Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County, 2750 Main Ave., $5, 259-0385. Arts and Entertainment Four Corners Arts Forum, 9 a.m., KDUR…

Bills passed, but police reform conversation only begins

Larger issues unaddressed

Local Briefs

A free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. on the second Friday of each month at the Ignacio Community Library,…

Dayplanner Sunday

Heart for the Needy Project Little Feet fundraiser for Durango locals Laura and Philemon Olaniyi, 5 p.m., Pine Valley Church, 1328 County Road 501 in Bayfield. Arts and Entertainment Irish…

Bear bites illegal campers

Joe Lewandowski, spokesperson with Colorado Parks and Wildlife, said the incident happened about 2 a.m. Saturday. “We don’t know what the extent of their injuries are, and we’re looking for…

Classic in full gallop

Cold, a little snow, can’t slow 2015 show

‘Precipitation likely will continue’

The circuit and mountain bike races could get rained on

A special event for special citizens

For the first time in the Iron Horse’s 44-year history, the cycling side of the operation honored Memorial Day weekend with the Memorial Train, a special two-engine train with added…

Swirbul and Abbott win Iron Horse

Abbott claims her 5th women’s title; Swirbul a first-time winner

Iron Horse shut down at Purgatory

Weather on passes turns riders back

Dayplanner Saturday

The Assortment, 4-9 p.m., Macho’s Fast Mexican Food, 1485 Florida Road. Black Velvet duo, Nina Sasaki and Larry Carver, 5-9 p.m., Animas River Cafe at the DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino…

Is cycling the new golf?

Pursuing ‘more active activities’ with the help of high-end equipment

Dry morning should turn wet by noon

Iron Horse meteorologist says snow could fall as low as 8,000 feet

Local Briefs

The Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Ave., in Ignacio, will offer these events as part of its Summer Reading Program: The kickoff party for the Summer Reading Program will be…

asked

Friday 12:19 a.m. Someone at a bar in the 900 block of Main Avenue asked for help in getting an ID back from bar management. 12:31 a.m. An intoxicated woman…

Memorial Day events planned around the region

Blue Star Mothers of Durango replaced the flags honoring those who have served in the Armed Forces on Saturday at Greemount Cemetery ahead of Memorial Day. Green Star Mother of…