News

Plenty of homes for sale in county

In Durango, it’s a seller’s market, local expert says

September 17, 2013

U.S. education chief floats later start time

Duncandu1-i-syn WASHINGTON – A later start to the school day could help teenagers get the most from their classroom time,…

September 17, 2013

Education

Sleep: Who’s passing this class?

Busy schedules, biological clocks can deprive students of rest

September 17, 2013

Nation & World

Shooter was hearing voices

WASHINGTON – A month before he went on the rampage that left 13 dead, Washington Navy Yard gunman Aaron Alexis…

September 17, 2013

Nation & World

Brazil looks to break from U.S.-centric Internet

RIO DE JANEIRO – Brazil plans to divorce itself from the U.S.-centric Internet over Washington’s widespread online spying, a move…

September 17, 2013

Local News

Sealing the deal

A Colorado Department of Transportation sweeper clears loose rocks during rain-delayed chip seal operations Tuesday on state Highway 3 in…

September 16, 2013

Local News

Locals’ families recover from flood

Stories of blocked roads, boat rescue have Durango ties

September 16, 2013

Local News

Facebook comments make a debut at DurangoHerald.com

The Durango Herald is always in a process of evaluating and changing features on the website in an effort to…

September 16, 2013

Local News

Sentencing delayed for ex-Durango developer

James Kreutzer evaded taxes

September 16, 2013

Local News

Kiwanis Club of Durango hosting its 58th annual Pancake Day

In 1963, what national celebrity was in Durango for the annual Kiwanis Pancake Day? Was it Lyndon Baines Johnson, Aunt…

September 16, 2013

Local News

Gas, oil wells shut in flood area

Health impacts not known as cleanup continues

September 16, 2013

Nation & World

Poverty stuck at 15% despite economic uptick

WASHINGTON – The nation’s poverty rate remained stuck at 15 percent last year despite America’s slowly reviving economy, a discouraging…

September 16, 2013

Local News

Tattoos not always ‘job wreckers’

Durango employers vary on body art policies

September 16, 2013

Regional News

Some residents refuse to leave after flooding

A rescue helicopter flies Tuesday over hard-hit Lyons. This was taken from a rescue helicopter flown by the 2-4 GSAB…

September 16, 2013

Regional News

Tourism-decline worries come with Colorado flooding

DENVER – A little more than a year after Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper insisted his wildfire-ravaged state was still “open…

September 16, 2013

Nation & World

Syria deal shines light on Israeli capabilities

The agreement for Syria to turn over its chemical weapons stockpile to international authorities is raising new pressure on Israel…

September 16, 2013

Nation & World

New Egyptian petition: Run, General, run

Supporters are running a campaign to get Egyptian Defense Minister Gen. Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi to run for president. The general ousted…

September 16, 2013

Nation & World

Summers debate highlights Obama fissures with Dems

WASHINGTON – Once again, President Barack Obama has been forced to abandon a friend and ally he wanted to nominate…

September 16, 2013

Nation & World

Big-business leaders talk tax code at Montana summit

BUTTE, Mont. – U.S. Sen. Max Baucus said Monday that his effort to revamp the tax code helped attract some…

September 16, 2013

Nation & World

Efforts to stop lead poisoning could be at risk

Pediatricians and public health advocates are working to revive programs to protect children from lead poisoning, after what they describe…

September 16, 2013

Regional News

Evacuees return to find more heartbreak

HYGIENE – Weary Colorado evacuees have begun returning home after days of rain and flooding, but Monday’s clearing skies and…

September 16, 2013

Nation & World

U.N. confirms sarin gas used in Syria attack

UNITED NATIONS – Careful not to blame either side for a deadly chemical weapon attack, U.N. inspectors reported Monday that…

September 16, 2013

Nation & World

Flooded Colorado towns clean up as rescues continue

Ed Andrieski/Associated Press<br><br>Authorities are evacuating people from Colorado mountain towns who were cut off for the past several days because…

September 16, 2013

Nation & World

12 killed in Washington Navy Yard shooting

Police are seeking a second possible gunman in a shooting at the Washington Navy Yard that left at least 12…

September 16, 2013