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Give the city your thoughts – from your own couch

At the beginning of August, the city launched a virtual city hall, where residents can comment on the issue of…

2 thorny ordinances get final approval

City tweaks marijuana, vacation rental rules

Health reform sickens Gardner

Udall fires back after TV ad airs

New faces abound for 9-R schools

Four administrators fill top spots in district

Dynamite find leads to warning

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office says don’t touch

County’s pot rules to take effect this week

La Plata County’s regulations regarding legal marijuana businesses will go into effect Friday.JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file photo La Plata County’s…

Ignacio man sentenced in beating death

Richard Silva receives 23 years in prison

Local Briefs

The city of Durango has partnered with Peak Democracy to launch Virtual City Hall, an online platform designed to engage…

Unbalanced perception

Abortion accounts for less than 10 percent of Planned Parenthood’s services, but the attention it receives outweighs the others

Dayplanner Tuesday

Tuesdays Traveling Yard/Gardening Support, 10 a.m., April-October, rotating locations, [email protected]. DeColores Civitan Club meeting, noon, call Lon Erwin at 247-1019…

Not quite an endless summer

After an afternoon of horseback riding, Mykah, front, Nykole and Rylee Meshew of Bayfield enjoy frozen yogurt in downtown Durango…

The Blotter

Sunday 2:49 p.m. A woman attempted to shoplift from north City Market, 3130 Main Ave. 11:58 p.m. A man was…

Lightning ignites small fires south of Durango

Capt. Koby Westerholm with the Durango Fire Protection District said two fire engines and six firefighters from his agency responded…

Renter finds federal aid, marijuana don’t mix

Elderly resident loses subsidized apartment

Dayplanner Monday

Outdoor Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Outdoor Amphitheater, next to Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave., $5,…

Local Briefs

The Ignacio FFA Booster Club will host the “Taste of the Four Corners” fundraiser from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday…

‘It’s like road rage’

Motorized gladiators battle in annual Demolition Derby

‘Super moon’? Meteors? Maybe

Might be tough to see astronomical events

Voters asked to expand money for schools

Foes say it’s just a disguise for out-of-state casino

Dayplanner Sunday

Durango Flea Market, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Arts and Entertainment Irish music jam session,…

Jaw Breaker named Grand Champion Market Beef steer

What’s more, after judges selected champion animals, the popular auction brought almost 10 times the market value to the kids…

Ag tour promotes local growers

Guv to sample beets from Hesperus farm

Local Briefs

Steve Ruddell of CarbonVerde, LLC will speak to the Rotary Club of Durango at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Strater…