Local & Regional News

Colo. lawmakers are high on hemp

Panel passes bill that favors ‘miracle plant’

Forest Lakes fire does moderate damage

Family given vouchers to stay in local motel

City reduces rural users’ sewer rate

County Road 203 residents still feeling financial pinch

Another go-around coming for television

Udall to raise issue with FCC leader while in Durango

Despite drama, FLC gets the green

$10M should get Berndt Hall rebuild underway in summer

Here’s the new face behind our Durango Double

October event cuts itself in half

Sorrel Sky scores

5½ years after heist, Durango gallery gets back bracelet, ring

Sen. Roberts stands alone on ballot

Democrats fail to find a ‘qualified candidate’

Riverfolk, get your ducks in line

Earth-moving equipment placed boulders midstream in a drained area of the Animas River last month during the peak of construction at the Whitewater Park. The new, improved run at Smelter…

Main and College collision

Two drivers, each in pickups, crashed Monday morning at Main Avenue and College Drive. The accident forced a brief closure of Main Avenue. No one was seriously injured.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald

Dayplanner Tuesday

Tuesdays Traveling Yard/Gardening Support, 10 a.m., April-October, rotating locations, [email protected]. Durango AARP Chapter No. 1243 meeting, 10 a.m., Durango/La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave., 259-0835. DeColores Civitan Club meeting,…

Scrambling to make tax deadline

As the tax deadline closes in Carolyn Varcados, right, with H&R Block in Durango, helps Benda Watts, with her taxes Monday, about 24 hours before the tax deadline strikes zero.JERRY…

A snowball’s chance

Sunday was a wild-weather day

Where else can you experience sun, snow, wind, rain, thunder and lightning at once?

Do you want renewable energy?

New solar agreement can offset users’ electrical costs

Finger-pickin’ good

Members of two different bands, Papa Otis and The Flume Canyon Boys, joined together Sunday afternoon in front of Magpies Newstand, performing an eclectic form of bluegrass and ragtime music.JENNAYE…

Sheriff: School threat not intended

Schools go into lockdown after misinterpreting Facebook post

Dayplanner Sunday

American Legion will host Sunday brunch, 9 a.m.-noon, 878 East Second Ave. Arts and Entertainment “The Tao of Bluegrass: A Portrait of Peter Rowan,” documentary, noon, Animas City Theatre, 128…

Kopp edges Gessler for top GOP spot on governor ballot

Republicans gather at state assembly

Backyard paradise

From halfpipes to terraced gardens, some take it to the next level

DMR ownership explores shake-up

Development will move forward, CEO says

Health fair helps residents take charge

Event provides free, low-cost screenings

No tantrums, just a Meltdown

Bluegrass gathering picks on, rain or shine

Highway curve proves deadly

Motorcyclist dies after missing turn, crashing on U.S. 160

Local Briefs

The Pagosa Springs Plant and Garden Expo will take place from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the County Extension Office, Colorado Highway 84 South in Pagosa Springs. Admission to…

New rules for farmers market

Some vendors must have sinks, running water

Dayplanner Saturday

9Health Fair, 7 a.m.-noon, Escalante Middle School, 141 Baker. Trails 2000 Trailwork Season Kick-Off Party, 9 a.m.-noon, Carbon Junction and South Rim Trails. Gentle Yoga in Oxford, 9:30 a.m., County…

Upper Pine gets staffing grant

The Federal Emergency Management Agency grant will help rural fire districts maintain minimum staffing levels. Upper Pine will supplement two years of staffing by rehiring four firefighters laid off last…

Out-of-control burn ignites ‘educational moment’

Fire marshal warns of dry conditions

Dancing at the Meltdown

Students at St. Columba School dance to Colorado College’s Bluegrass Ensemble on Friday afternoon. For 19 of its 20 years, the Durango Bluegrass Meltdown has featured a “Bluegrass in Schools”…