Newsletter - The Durango Herald

Free spirits need to curb sign pilfering

To simplify my life, I’ve been disposing of some possessions. My technique is to place those articles on the curb with a handsome “Free” sign. Most things disappear almost immediately. The o...

DATE: Dec 16, 2019 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Photo: Early skiing

DATE: Dec 16, 2019 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

Nonprofit aims to help local farmers

Four Corners Slow Money raises $21,000 for revolving loan fund

DATE: Dec 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Snow expected to fall throughout the day in Southwest Colorado

Chain laws in effect on San Juan Mountain passes

DATE: Dec 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Mexico in danger of being undercounted in census

Over 40% of residents live in low response areas

DATE: Dec 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wolf initiative supporters turn in thousands of signatures

Backers need 124,000 for 2020 ballot question; opponents prepare campaign

DATE: Dec 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Travelers plant trees to reforest the world

Organizations allow you to put planting on your itinerary

DATE: Dec 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Travel

Heavy snow, strong winds predicted for San Juan Mountains

Area may see 50 mph gusts, up to 2 feet of snow

DATE: Dec 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Birth rate falls in Durango School District 9-R

High cost of living places pressure on young families

DATE: Dec 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Trash transfer stations in Bayfield and Marvel to remain open

Commissioners earlier this year took issue with cost of offering service

DATE: Dec 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 49

About 60 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about coyote hunting, with 83% of respondents correctly answering, “Competition-based c...

DATE: Dec 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Helper’s new riches: Utah railroad, coal mining town reinvents itself as artistic haven

Soiled doves are visible from hotel room windows in Helper, Utah, but now they are just mannequins. This gritty coal mining and railroad boomtown has embraced its diverse ethnic past. A new ...

DATE: Dec 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Gulliford's Travels