Medical advances made in recent years have enabled us to live longer than was ever before possible. These advances that have truly been a blessing for so many can also…
(AP Photo/Gerry Broome) Bankers in the region that includes Colorado, Wyoming and eight Midwestern states say that its Rural Mainstreet Index has fallen to 39.6 on a 100-point scale, where…
This submission from Colorado was delayed because of court challenges, but eventually was made to the commission on Aug. 1. In the time between the request and submission, many Colorado…
This special space embodies the qualities that make Durango such a wonderful place to live: shared resources, entrepreneurial and artistic spirit, and a boost to our local economy. Thanks to…
Given the location of the abundant algae growth in the Animas River, the source of nutrients is more likely municipal wastewater rather than fertilizers applied mainly to grass pastures and…
From 5 to 9 p.m. this evening, the 11 homes will be open, their interiors and exteriors lighted. Food and drink will also be available at three of the tour’s…
Officially known as the Dalton Highway, it shadows the oil pipeline between Fairbanks and Prudhoe Bay. The only permanent Arctic Refuge residents are nonhuman: Dall’s sheep, Arctic foxes, musk-oxen, willow…
Elizabeth exemplified the best of humanity. She was always gentle, always kind, always supportive and always genuine. We always smiled when we saw her and worked together on the many…
Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food is among the violations San Juan Basin Public Health Department documented in August during 34 inspections that resulted in 129 written citations. Not because the…
After listing the job requirements, near the bottom of the paragraph it reads, “Salary $114-122,550 DOQ w/extensive benefits.” My first thought was wow, that is a lot of money for…
The reporter’s statement on “accusations of price gouging” by Boutique Air – that “the airline has not raised prices to justify that claim” – was opinion, not reportage, a serious…
Melanie Brubaker Mazur/Pine River Times<br><br>The current Ignacio Community Library facility was completed in 2007. In La Plata County, that means Durango, Pine River and Ignacio public libraries, and Reed and…
In this time of polarization, she has worked successfully across the aisle for Western Colorado, particularly on transportation and water issues. Mitsch Bush has done far more for Western Colorado…
In 1955, the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution petitioned the U.S. Congress to dedicate Sept. 17-23 of each year to the commemoration of Constitution Week. Congress…
It seems the town of Bayfield has withdrawn its financial support (a paltry $15,000 per year) from the Road Runner Transit System that serves more than 40 citizens, including many…
My heart goes out to the millions of people who have lost so much due to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, and the wildfires in the West, particularly in Montana. Unfortunately,…
Southwest Conservation Corps, AmeriCorps and Volunteers of America partnered to serve and honor local veteran families, helping them to prepare for the winter by cutting, splitting and delivering firewood to…
The La Plata County Clerk and Recorder is responsible for conducting elections, recording real property records, issuing marriage licenses and registering and titling motor vehicles. Our office is located at…
After begrudgingly admitting these groups were foul, Trump opined that there were “very fine people” who marched with them. He then equated protesters who fight terrorists with the terrorists themselves:…
Referring to working-class voters in old industrial towns decimated by job losses, the presidential hopeful said: “They get bitter, they cling to guns or religion or antipathy to people who…
JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald<br><br>Water flowing down the mountainside out of the Red and Bonita Mine contains high levels of manganese, zinc, copper, lead, cadmium, aluminum and iron that will make its…
