Local & Regional News
Email virus making its rounds
The La Plata County Sheriff’s Office wants to warn the public away from an apparently legitimate email from a Durango attorney, but which carries a virus. Several people in the…
Time to clean up, baby
A baby doll is among the household waste piled up Wednesday morning along the curb of New Mexico Avenue awaiting pickup by the city of Durango as part of the…
Durango residents discuss north Main Ave. changes
Bike lanes, more traffic lights may be in plan
Raindrops keep falling
Wraps and umbrellas were the rule Tuesday in Durango as occasional rain showers moved through the area. More rain is expected in Durango through the week, with Wednesday’s chance for…
Bayfield girl loses battle to Hodgkin’s Disease
Aria Crane remembered as 'little fighter'
The Blotter
Durango Police Tuesday 2:28 a.m. A complaint of a loud party at a motel in the 2900 block of Main Avenue brought a verbal warning. Monday 11:51 a.m. A homeless…
Local Briefs
Old Fort Farm Stand offers veggies, meat The Old Fort Farm Stand will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday inside the Fort Lewis College Student Union. The stand…
Park Elementary School has second lockout within 2 weeks
The second lockout at Park Elementary School in less than two weeks occurred Tuesday when Durango police searched near the school for the man who, on April 29, led law…
Cleansing burns recommended in area
County officials working with Forest Service to manage fires
Dayplanner Wednesday
Meetings and Events Kiwanis of the Narrow Gauge meeting, 6:45-7:30 a.m., Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave., 375-0079. Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys and Girls Club of…
LPEA leaders to speak at annual meeting
The top leaders of La Plata Electric Association will address the cooperative’s financial performance over the past year, the challenges it faces and the state of the industry as a…
Lawmakers debate pay bumps for themselves
Raises for elected officials would not go into effect until 2019
Fight hunger – buy a bowl of soup
Kaniesha Valley, left, holds the bowl she made for Manna Soup Kitchen’s Empty Bowls benefit dinner in 2010, while friend Tanessa Farly examines her artwork. Durango High School will hold…
Ska Brewing Co. earns plaudits
Ska Brewing Co. won accolades in a Portland-based beverage magazine for its Mexican Logger.Courtesy of Ska Brewing Co. Durango’s Ska Brewing Co. continues to draw praise for its canned beers.…
The Blotter
Durango Police Saturday 2:44 p.m. An employee at the Durango Community Recreation Center called about a harassing note left on a vehicle. Sunday 12:02 a.m. A verbal argument between a…
Durango family is on the move
Mother, father retrofit school bus to explore North America with two children
Snow in your future?
Mixed clouds bring rain and sunshine Monday evening to La Plata County south of Durango. The National Weather Service expects a 60 percent chance of rain Tuesday, a 40 percent…
Rep. Tipton pushes for clarity on grazing on national land
Rules balance needs of bighorn and domestic sheep