A kayaker braves Monday’s chilly temperatures, rain and sleet as he traverses the Animas River, downstream from the Ninth Street bridge. The National Weather Service still expects a 60 percent…
Film looks at spiritual attraction of remote Crestone
Senate GOP suggest implementation ‘timeout’ of previous mandates
Water, now several feet deep, sits behind Long Hollow Dam on Monday south of Redmesa. The dam, dedicated in October 2014, is adjacent to La Plata Highway (Colorado Highway 140),…
Spruce beetle to be discussed The San Juan National Forest will host an informational meeting, titled “Meet the Beetles,” from 6 to 8 p.m. March 17 in the Vallecito Room…
DURANGO POLICE MonDAY 1:08 a.m. A man at Detox of La Plata County was being belligerent and demanding his medications. SunDAY 12:33 a.m. A caller reported two women speaking loudly…
Meetings and Events Great Decisions discussion group meeting, 11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. DeColores Civitan Club meeting, noon, call Lon Erwin at 247-1019 for location.…
Ashton Hargrave, a forester with the U.S. Forest Service, measures a seeding tree after it was planted in the Missionary Ridge Fire burn area on Missionary Ridge. Two workshops will…
The Environmental Center at Fort Lewis College is sponsoring the second annual sustainability summit, scheduled from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Ballroom at the Student Union. Cosponsors are…
Chris Landry, director of the Silverton-based Center for Snow & Avalanche Studies, hands a snow sample for weight measuring to field assistant Andrew Temple. Several layers of dust are apparent…
Four Durango High School students have qualified for an international business career development conference to be held April 24-29 in Orlando, Florida. Abby Scott, Jenna Engelken, Mason Stetler and Jared…
A snowplow blocks traffic Monday at Coal Bank Pass for avalanche work.Josh Stephenson/Durango Herald Red Mountain Pass, closed by an avalanche Sunday night, is expected to remain closed throughout much…
Ellen’s Design Challenge finalists Katie Stout, left, and Tim McClellan, center, speak to Ellen DeGeneres before the last round of competition on HGTV’s popular furniture design series Monday night. McClellan,…
“It’s nice just to be out,” said Shawn Russell, who stretched his legs with some cross country skiing Saturday afternoon at Hillcrest Golf Club. Golf may soon be the activity…
Meetings and Events 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. IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program will…
Horsemen will hear about wild horses The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen will meet at 7 p.m. March 12 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Guests are…
The “Arc of History” is flanked by two miniature replicas Saturday at the U.S. Highway 160/550 intersection. The two sculptures are made of Styrofoam and measure a few feet across.…
Buchanan celebration March 8 in Silverton The Buchanans wish to invite family and friends to a celebration of Olivia Buchanan at 3 p.m. March 8 at the Kendall Mountain Recreation…
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…
Former Fort Lewis College students share advice and experiences
