Talk about Town - The Durango Herald

Steamworks on tap in guv’s mansion

Gov. John Hickenlooper, long a craft-beer industry backer, has a new draft beer system at the Governor’s Mansion in Denver. Durango’s own Steamworks Brewing Co. has one of the thr...

DATE: Mar 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Is Durango worthy of your vote?

If you’re so inclined, you have about three weeks to vote for Durango as the Best U.S. Cycling Town in an online contest being promoted by USA TODAY. Durango – the home of the Iro...

DATE: Mar 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Back from Russia, with love

After a whirlwind couple of months that saw them garner worldwide attention, Lanny and Tracy Barnes are back in Durango; and on Saturday, theyâ€™ll make a public appearance at the Irish Emba...

DATE: Mar 10, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Another feather in Ned Overend’s cap

It’s tempting to count out Ned Overend. The guy’s 58 years old after all, and his focus these days is really more on product development than racing. But the Durango mountain-biki...

DATE: Mar 9, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Temporary art’ a winner

Fresh off his gold medal at the Breckenridge International Snow Sculpting Championships, Durangoan Keith Martin has done it again. His Team Breckenridge won a gold medal at the Co...

DATE: Mar 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Hot’ topic? Bike to Work Day is Friday

If weather conditions are a little chilly for Friday’s fourth annual Winter Bike to Work Day, at least there’ll be a heated tent awaiting the dozens of commuters expected to participate. ...

DATE: Feb 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lanny Barnes not on relay start list

Durango’s Lanny Barnes is not on the start list for today’s women’s biathlon relay at the Winter Olympics. The start list is a lineup of those expected to be in the race, which be...

DATE: Feb 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Local man to receive Bronze Star

Nicholas Brandau has lived in Durango for only a few weeks, but his new hometown already has a reason to be proud of him. At 5:55 p.m. today, Brandau, a former Marine sergeant, wi...

DATE: Feb 16, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Forget winter: Lack of snow allows Hillcrest Golf to open this week

Hillcrest Golf Club will open its course on a limited basis beginning Friday, head professional John Vickers said. Also, the driving range will open from 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday. On ...

DATE: Feb 12, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Magazine names Durango Diner one of the best breakfasts

Local residents aren’t the only ones who have filled their stomachs with biscuits and gravy topped with Colorado’s famous green chile at the Durango Diner. In a recent article in ...

DATE: Feb 10, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

One-day-only Guinness advertisement features Barnes twins

The story of Durangoans Tracy and Lanny Barnes continues to capture the imaginations of the American and world public. On Wednesday, it was the subject of a one-day-only beer advertisement. ...

DATE: Jan 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

National Geographic ranks Pagosa Springs/Wolf Creek in top 10 list

Of course it’s not a secret to us here in Southwest Colorado, but apparently to much of the rest of the country it is: Pagosa Springs/Wolf Creek is an excellent place to ski and soak. ...

DATE: Jan 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News