News

America’s cities continue to grow

The Dallas Cowboys are building their new headquarters and training facility in Frisco, Texas, which was one of the fastest-growing…

House passes curbs on NSA surveillance

Critics, including technology companies such as Google, say a proposed House bill that would end the National Security Agency’s bulk…

Rain likely for race day

If you can’t handle the truth about this weekend’s weather, it may be a good idea to just skip on…

Local principal earns statewide props

Lauri Kloepfer turned around school in 2 years

Guv appoints San Juan County judge

Gov. John Hickenlooper appointed Anthony Edwards as judge for the San Juan County Court in Silverton. Edwards will fill a…

‘Go Joe Go’

For Joe Williams, Iron Horse is more than fun; it's therapy

Dayplanner Friday

Meetings and Events Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County, 2750 Main…

Man’s death tentatively ruled a suicide

Police continuing investigation into hanging

Eagle takes flight after recovery

‘Scott’ returned to the wild at Mesa Verde National Park

Renewable-energy grants to be discussed at LPEA

The director of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s community and economic development will lead a workshop on grants for renewable-energy…

Regional News

Governor signs edible-pot bills

AURORA – Changes to the appearance of marijuana edibles to make them identifiable to children will be taken up by…

Obama vows to fix VA health problems

President Barack Obama says he has concerns about proposed legislation that would give the Veterans Affairs secretary more authority to…

DOT moves to require airlines to disclose fees

The airline industry is opposing a Department of Transportation proposal to require airlines to disclose fees for basic services such…

Russia threatens to block Syria war crimes resolution

UNITED NATIONS – Russia’s ambassador to the United Nations said his country will veto a U.N. Security Council resolution to…

Nation & World Briefs

Wyoming may bring back firing squads CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Prompted by the shortages of available drugs for lethal injections, Wyoming…

Geography bee win fulfills teen’s dream

WASHINGTON – Akhil Rekulapelli has his life mapped out. The 14-year-old wants to attend Stanford University and become a doctor,…

Get in the swim of things

Ron Owen and his son, Ryker, 4, swim at the Durango Community Recreation Center this winter.JENNAYE DERGE/Durango Herald file photo…

Good Earth

Feeding bears can ruin bruins

People the problem in New Hampshire

Local Briefs

Durango Derailers fundraiser to be held Season’s Rotisserie and Grill, 764 Main Ave., will host a fundraising dinner May 28…

Good Earth

Earth Briefs

Demonstration garden tours to begin May 30 Regular tours of the Library Demonstration Garden, between Durango Public Library, 1900 East…

Good Earth

Bee-colony death rate falls to 23%

Is it good news? Expert says ‘no’

Are we breathing clean mountain air?

Four Corners plants ID’d as biggest polluters

Forest Service adds 4 air tankers to fleet

Official: S.W. Colorado getting ‘just enough moisture’