Local & Regional News

Lightning-strike map finds fires

National network helps firefighters get to source of smoke

Emergency-planning commission adds Lachelt to its team

Lacheltdu1-i-syn Lachelt will serve a two-year term on the State of Colorado Emergency Planning Commission, which was created in response to Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know provisions included in the…

Doggie bag

When Peanut the Chihuahua hurt her foot Friday morning, it looked like her vacation might be over. But her owner, Mike Carey of Southern California, saved the day and their…

A little summer music

The Assortment entertained a modest crowd in Buckley Park under drizzly conditions Thursday evening during the final Concert Hall @ the Park. The series was sponsored by Alpine Bank and…

Mercury makes magazine’s top 100 list

Mercury, which describes itself as “a leading provider of payment processing and revenue generating solutions,” is No. 89 on Outside’s sixth annual list. The list was compiled with the help…

Slums or affordable housing?

Opponents say survey shows number of accessory dwellings units could soar

Durango juvenile surrenders after chase with police

Police: Boy lacked OK to use grandparents’ car

Debate hits rapids on Dryside drinking-water plan

Five-figure tap fee could curtail interest

Oh, baby: Mercy sets birth record

Experts say national uptick indicates confidence in economy

Ballantine newspapers name CEO

Media leader seeks growth as a content provider in digital, print

Mercury rising

Matt Taylor, CEO of Mercury, said the company is planning to move into its new 78,000-square-foot facility next to Durango Mall next spring. More than 450 Mercury employees will be…

New trail gets ‘progressive’

Snakecharmer provides options for Horse Gulch mountain bikers

Judge OKs man for trial in stepfather’s death

Ignacio resident, 31, restored to mental competency

On monsoon break

Tipton’s healthy-forest bill makes it through House panel

Democratic foes predict measure’s doom in Senate

County removes fire restrictions

Many open burns still require a permit

Spin cycle

Jasey Eoff, 6, left, and Aidan Riley, 6, right, go for a spin with leader Matt Wooldridge during Summer Gametime, the Durango Parks & Recreation chid care program, on Tuesday…

In search of visitors

Impressive Southern Ute museum soon will be closed on Sundays

Facility means new life for old metal

County approves recycling business despite concerns

Durango asking for budget input

Those who wish to submit ideas for consideration can email [email protected] or mail them to the City Manager, 949 East Second Ave., Durango, CO 81301. Comments are due Aug. 30.…

Fire restrictions to be removed

“It’s wet enough that fire danger has decreased,” Forest Service public affairs specialist Ann Bond said Monday. Connie Clementson, the field manager for the Tres Rios district of the BLM,…

Bike park would take out some trees

Trails at Chapman Park would minimize rogue routes

Hearing begins on Tri-State’s electricity rates

Co-ops object to policy that doesn’t reward off-peak users

When ‘Dragon Lady’ invaded Cortez

Anniversary of U-2 plane’s 1959 landing is Saturday

Demand for gun permits rises in Colorado

Sheriff Schirard sees similar spike locally

Trial results in hung jury

Jurors deadlocked in menacing case

Splashin’ summer away

A boy races up the stairs to the water slide at the Durango Community Recreation Center on Monday. Summer is drawing to a close for Durango’s children – Durango public…

Is it time to panic over lack of water?

Not yet, officials say, but signs point to drier future

June DUIs/DWAIs

The following are convictions made in June 2013 for driving under the influence with a blood-alcohol content of 0.08 percent or higher or by prescription or illegal drugs. Unless otherwise…

Durango’s muralist dies at 67

Tom McMurray created definitive painted images