Local News

17 vehicles towed for snow removal

Towing companies, operating on a rotating basis, contract with the city for the service. Retrieving a vehicle the next day…

A lingering cold

Snow squalls and cold appear to be the new norm for the Durango area, at least through Thursday. A pedestrian…

State leaders talk police tensions

Denver roundtable aims to bring sides together over racial issues

From tree to mulch

Could this principal win state honor?

Strong backing for Animas Valley leader

Local Briefs

“Don’t Spill the Beans” New Year’s Eve Party will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Marvel Grange, 217…

Dayplanner Tuesday

Lisa Blue Trio, 2:30 p.m., Purgy’s, 1 Skier Place, www.durangomountainresort.com. Terry Rickard, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.,…

The Blotter

Monday 12:39 a.m. A woman from the 5800 block of Main Avenue reported her credit card had been stolen. 5:10…

T-Mobile eyes improving Bayfield service

The tower will go before the La Plata County Planning Commission on Jan. 8, and construction should start several months…

Animas Brewing Co. opens doors

The brewery at 1560 East Second Ave. opened Saturday.Courtesy of Animas Brewing Co. The brewery is located at 1560 East…

Buses to Grand Junction canceled Monday, Tuesday

Road Runner bus service between Durango and Grand Junction has been canceled for Monday and Tuesday.JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file photo…

Coffee, homemade pastries = success?

Shops bake their own goods to establish personality

Building future Olympians?

Promoters of Durango youth climbing event aim high

A winter chill hits

Storm could hit later this week

Get out there for ‘First Day Hikes’ on Jan. 1

A New Year’s Day hike, sponsored by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. at the…

Dayplanner Monday

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.…

Fire reported on Florida Road

Stove pipe likely to blame

3 house fires keep firefighters busy

No injuries reported

A raise for Durangoans?

Minimum-wage debate gains interest with proposed state bill

Don’t get caught out in the cold

Be prepared and ‘plan ahead’ if you’re heading into the outdoors

Pointing toward sunnier skies

Mark McCarthy, right, and his sister, Kelly McCarthy, both of Denver, size up one of the snowshoe trails Saturday morning…

Welcome back, winter

‘It’s really sweet right now; it finally looks like winter’

Dayplanner Sunday

Irish music jam session, 12:30 p.m., Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave., 403-1200, www.theirishembassypub.com. Informal Tango Practice, 5-7 p.m., Durango…

Web’s about to get faster

La Plata County to get high-speed Internet boost