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New EPA methane emissions rules celebrated by some, cause concern for others

The rules will limit leaks from over 20,000 oil and gas wells in the Four Corners

DATE: Dec 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter, Dec. 4

Monday 11:32 a.m. A person who was allegedly trespassing at the Twin Buttes Speedway, 20453 U.S. Highway 160 west, was arrested on a warrant. 5:04 p.m. A man at the Durango Transit C...

DATE: Dec 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

2024 looking good for Colorado jobs, but interest rates will still be a sticking point, CU report says

Colorado will continue to add jobs next year, but not as many as this year, according to CU economists. The state’s employment is estimated to increase 2.2% in 2023, which equates to 64,500 ...

DATE: Dec 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado state worker pay has improved. Other jobs still pay more

State workers make 8% less than their peers in comparable jobs. And the state’s retirement benefits don’t make up for the pay gap like they used to

DATE: Dec 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter, Dec. 2-3

Durango Police Department Sunday 1:28 p.m. A man who was allegedly drunk and trying to board a bus near Gate 1 at the Durango Transit Center, 250 W. Eighth St., was arrested for having a...

DATE: Dec 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

How are wildlife officials preparing Coloradans for wolf reintroduction? With a brochure

Colorado Parks and Wildlife says it will begin the process of bringing gray wolves from Oregon to Colorado on Friday. The brochure will include information on what to do if you encounter a wolf in the wild

DATE: Dec 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Effort to ban mountain lion hunting in Colorado heats up

Hunting advocates ask the Colorado Supreme Court to reject a ballot initiative that would ban hunting mountain lions, bobcats and lynx

DATE: Dec 2, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter, Nov. 30

Thursday 7:34 a.m. A man at Mountain Middle School, 108 West 31st St., was arrested for criminal trespassing. 6:35 p.m. A man at Walgreens, 28 Town Plaza, was arrested for shopliftin...

DATE: Dec 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Tribal leaders and advocates call for more land protection

Speakers discussed the importance of preserving natural, cultural and spiritually significant land

DATE: Nov 30, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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All community members are invited to Durango School District 9-R’s second annual Arts Market & Round Dance from noon to 9 p.m. Saturday at Durango High School’s Auxiliary Gym, 2390 Main Ave....

DATE: Nov 30, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Kent Thiry’s proposal to overhaul Colorado’s election system has Democrats and Republicans skeptical

The opposition runs the gamut, from concerns about unfairness to people with disabilities to questions about how the change would benefit wealthy candidates

DATE: Nov 30, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado land trusts want increased support for easement tax credits to help “double down on conservation”

Keep It Colorado coalition hopes to conserve 3.3 million acres by 2033, but it needs lawmakers to renew and increase the state tax incentive program

DATE: Nov 30, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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Photos: Funeral procession for Cortez Police Sgt. Michael MoranHundreds of law enforcement vehicles escort the body of Cortez Police Sgt. Michael Moran

Hundreds of law enforcement vehicles escort the body of Cortez Police Sgt. Michael Moran

PHOTOS: Fort Lewis basketball teams entertain Adams StateFLC men win 100-80 on Tuesday, women lose 76-56

FLC men win 100-80 on Tuesday, women lose 76-56

Hundreds attend Candlelight vigil for Cortez police Sgt. Michael Moran

Skyhawks score 41 points off turnovers Monday at Whalen Gymnasium

Snowstorm moves through the areaThe season’s first big snowstorm causes problems for drivers and makes for a winter wonderland

The season’s first big snowstorm causes problems for drivers and makes for a winter wonderland

Photos: Singing with SantaSanta Claus makes his first appearance in Durango

Santa Claus makes his first appearance in Durango

Snow descends on DurangoForecasters say storm could dump 6 inches in Durango area

A fall storm that moved into Southwest Colorado Friday morning was expected to dump 6 inches of snow in the Durango area – more than weather forecasters had initially predicted.Snow started falling about 9:15 a.m. Friday and intensified shortly before 11:30 a.m., blanketing parks, vehicles and the hilltops overlooking the city. Roads became slick about 2:30 p.m. As of 4 p.m., the Durango Police Department had responded to six crashes, in addition to a few stranded motorists.U.S. Highway 160 at County Road 44 near Mancos Hill was closed from around 4 p.m. to just after 6 p.m. because a vehicle carrying an “oversized load” had spun out and blocked both the eastbound and westbound lanes, according to Colorado Department of Transportation spokeswoman Lisa Schwantes.“Right now our officers are able to keep up with the crashes that are coming in,” said Cmdr. Nick Stasi, with the Durango Police Department. “As always with winter weather, we remind drivers to slow down and give extra space for the cars in front.”Snow started accumulating very fast as the day went on, making it “challenging for plow operators to keep up,” according to CDOT.

Southwest Colorado’s five major mountain passes were icy and snowpacked Friday afternoon. But all five remained open as of 4:15 p.m.The Pacific storm favored the southern and central Colorado mountains, said Dave Byers, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Grand Junction.“Durango looks like a 70% chance of getting 6 inches or more of snow by the end of tonight (Friday),” Byers said.He expected a half inch to three-quarters of an inch of moisture from the storm, which is up from the one-tenth to two-tenths of an inch that was predicted earlier this week. Meanwhile, the mountains could receive 1 to 2 feet of snow from the storm, he said.“In the last few days, it has really picked up,” Byers said. “The southern mountains are catching the brunt of it.”The snowy weather didn’t stop Liz Ferrill and her family from stopping by Cream Bean Berry for a Unicorn Sundae. “We thought it might be a festive way to celebrate,” said Ferrill, who was visiting from Snowmass, where the first snow occurred in September.For others, the snow provided the impetus they needed to swap out tires or purchase new snow tires. Andre Payne, a sales person at J/P Tire in Durango, said the phone began ringing shortly after 9 a.m. with people wanting to switch to snow tires.“We’ve been pretty busy,” he said.

It is not unusual for drivers to wait until they see the first snow and then want to swap out tires. The tire shop began advising customers to switch to snow tires about three weeks ago. Some people take the advice, other choose to wait.“We can always tell people what to do, but if you're not ready for it then you have to suffer the consequences of waiting two hours or maybe getting in an accident,” Payne said.Byers said Friday’s storm was the result of a southwest flow pulling moisture from Southern California, Arizona and the Gulf of California.As the moisture-laden atmosphere hits the San Juan Mountains, it wrings out the moisture, he said.Temperatures are expected to cool off as the storm makes its way out of the region this weekend. The highs this weekend will be in the upper 30s, and the lows could dip into the single digits, he said.“There’s still a northerly flow that is pulling cold air down out of Canada,” he said.Byers characterized Friday’s storm as a “shoulder storm” between summer and winter, but he said it is a sure sign that a regular track is settling in for Southwest Colorado.“We’re expecting regular storms … from now on, more into that winter pattern,” Byers said.Residents can expect mostly clear conditions through Wednesday, with clouds moving in the following day ahead of another storm that looks “very similar” to Friday’s storm, Byers said.shane@durangoherald.com; mhollinshead@durangoherald.com

Forecasters say storm could dump 6 inches in Durango area

PHOTOS: Turkey Trot returns to DurangoNearly 600 competitors ran before they gobbled down their Thanksgiving feasts on Thursday

Nearly 600 competitors ran before they gobbled down their Thanksgiving feasts on Thursday

PHOTOS: Durango faces Lutheran in 3A state football quarterfinalsDemons fall to Lions, 39-30, on Saturday

Demons fall to Lions, 39-30, on Saturday

PHOTOS: Fort Lewis basketball teams host doubleheaderThe men’s team beat Western New Mexico 87-68, while the women’s team fell in the final minutes to Northern New Mexico, 67-62

The men’s team beat Western New Mexico 87-68, while the women’s team fell in the final minutes to Northern New Mexico, 67-62

New EPA methane emissions rules celebrated by some, cause concern for others

The Blotter, Dec. 4

2024 looking good for Colorado jobs, but interest rates will still be a sticking point, CU report says

Colorado state worker pay has improved. Other jobs still pay more

The Blotter, Dec. 2-3

How are wildlife officials preparing Coloradans for wolf reintroduction? With a brochure

Effort to ban mountain lion hunting in Colorado heats up

The Blotter, Nov. 30

Tribal leaders and advocates call for more land protection

Best Bets in and Around Durango

Kent Thiry’s proposal to overhaul Colorado’s election system has Democrats and Republicans skeptical

Colorado land trusts want increased support for easement tax credits to help “double down on conservation”

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