Local News

2 die in area highway accidents

Motorcyclist killed near Silverton; crash kills motorist

Colorful Mesa Verde: Lodge extends season

The extension allows more people to visit the park when it’s quieter and the weather is cooler, the statement said.…

The Blotter

Wednesday 3:44 p.m. Two men were reportedly smoking marijuana on a bench outside of Advanced Eye Care, 1165 South Camino…

All roads lead to Ignacio

Motorcycle rally looks to top last year’s 10,000 attendees

Photo exhibit finishing at Pine River Valley Bank

Local Briefs

The Old Fort Farm Stand will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. today on the west side of the…

City offers free parking for art walk Thursdays

The city of Durango will offer free parking downtown on the first Thursday of each month, from 4 to 6…

Two Durango outdoor retailers make ‘top 100’

Clothing, as well as outdoor gear, can be found at Backcountry Experience, 1205 Main Ave.Durango Herald file photo The trade…

Residents weigh in on water

Oxford farmer: Don’t give feds more authority

Dayplanner Thursday

Durango High Noon Rotary Club meeting, noon, DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio, www.durangohighnoonrotary.com. Kiwanis Club of Durango meeting, noon,…

Co-op members want new board

Recent merger talks leave bitter taste

Progress pulverizes the pay phone

An adieu to superseded technology

Climbing with care

Taylor Dean, 7, gets a workout on the indoor climbing wall on Wednesday afternoon at the Durango Community Recreation Center.…

Cat travels 16 miles back home

Pet hadn’t been off farm or in a car

The Blotter

Tuesday 2:34 p.m. An irate man was banging on the door outside the La Plata County Humane Society, 1111 South…

Rooting for a farm business

Hesperus farmers highlight Denver luncheon

Mesa Verde on short list for best cultural experience

Mesa Verde National Park Ranger Andera Bolitho explains the architecture of Mug House to a group of hikers.Cortez Journal file…

Blurring through late summer

A cyclist glides down the Animas River Trail near the Ninth Street Bridge on Monday under partly cloudy skies and…

The Blotter

Monday 8:31 p.m. A man who lives off U.S. Highway 160, west of Durango, reported a suspicious voice mail left…

Dayplanner Wednesday

Durango Daybreak Rotary Club meeting, 7 a.m., Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave., 749-6332. Outdoor Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m.…

Don’t sell our public lands, say conservationists to GOP

Groups want Republican Party to stick to its roots

Local Briefs

Heroes Home Advantage has come to La Plata, Montezuma and Archuleta counties. The program is a national group of real…

City Council moves forward on tax extension

The trail and the rec center are heavily used by local residents. Cathy Metz, director of Parks and Recreation, said…

New local charter school?

Plan calls for opening in 2015