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Animas City Mountain prescribed burn delayed

Dry and windy weather will likely postpone the preventive measures until at least fall

DATE: May 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bipartisan bill would extend Colorado and San Juan River conservation programs

Legislation would help protect four threatened and endangered fish species

DATE: Feb 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County restarts discussions of COVID-19 relief money

Federal rules released in January delayed work sessions that will guide how funds are spent

DATE: Feb 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Mexico opens museums to furloughed federal workers

SANTA FE â€“ New Mexico is offering furloughed federal employees and their families free admission to state-run museums and historic sites. Department of Cultural Affairs Secretar...

DATE: Jan 19, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Beware, Durango, of the IRS tax-season scam

Nothing can sink an American’s spirit more than a call from the Internal Revenue Service. After all, it’s the agency that brought down Al Capone after the FBI had failed. So, Dura...

DATE: Mar 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Guv to Congress: Act for states

Association for governors urges push when feds fail to act

DATE: Nov 15, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Udall bill will do little to fix Hobby Lobby

Sen. Mark Udall, D-Colo., has a great set of eyebrows he deploys effectively to punctuate his point. They can add levity. They can scold. They can empathize. They can connote the seriousness...

DATE: Jul 12, 2014 | CATEGORY: Policy and Politics

Shutdown hangover: Beer release on hold

Ska has to keep cork in it, for now

DATE: Oct 13, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Blame game filters down to Colorado

The bitter political ramifications of the federal government shutdown washed from Washington, D.C., to Southwest Colorado and back again in great roiling waves all day Tuesday, with politici...

DATE: Sep 30, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

What do you think about the government shutdown?

The Durango Herald asked people Tuesday on Main Avenue: “What is your opinion of the government shutdown?” “I think it’s bull (expletive). Congress is getting paid, but they expec...

DATE: Sep 30, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango feels shutdown

Unresolved political squabble in D.C. cuts federal services

DATE: Sep 30, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.