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Colo. to research medical pot

Studies to examine benefits of using marijuana

Search dog helps find missing man

New K-9 Jimmy earning his keep with county Sheriff’s Office

Suicide victim identified

The La Plata County Sheriff’s Office has identified Tuesday’s suicide victim as Melissa Dunn, 33. La Plata County Coroner Jann Smith said Dunn’s cause of death was confirmed as a ...

Online system grades area schools

La Plata County middle of the road

Health exchange sees sign-up gains

136,315 register during open enrollment

5 Durango babies born on 12/13/14

Mercy Regional Medical Center delivered five babies – whose birthdays will evermore be recorded on forms as “12/13/14.” Mercy spokesman David Bruzzese did not respond to question...

Mineral-rights owners may be paid

Counties with fracking bans would need to compensate

Watch out for scammers while holiday shopping

Everything from fake websites to gift-card fraud used as ploys

BID seeks feedback for Sidewalk Vending Days

The Durango Business Improvement District is seeking feedback from merchants on potential Sidewalk Vending Days for 2015 to see which days are best, BID said in a news release. A...

Durango wins Top Western Town

We’ve done it again. Durango took the No. 1 spot in True West Magazine’s 2015 Top Western Towns, according to a Durango Area Tourism Office news release. “Durango has...

Tipton, Bennet to join Hermosa celebration

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet and U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton will join in a celebration of the passage of the Hermosa Creek Watershed Protection Act at noon Friday at the Powerhouse Science Center. ...

Coat and blanket drive underway

Advantage Physical Therapy, 3600 Main Ave., is hosting its ninth annual blanket and coat drive through Dec. 31. The goods – hats, gloves, scarves and socks are also being accepte...