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Actor Gene Wilder dies at 83

Wilderdu1-i-syn Wilder’s nephew said Monday that the actor and writer died late Sunday at his home in Stamford, Connecticut, from…

August 29, 2016

Nation & World

As Obama departs health law struggles

Clinton save overhaul from its mounting problems?

August 28, 2016

Business

Durango’s growth endures through policy changes

Durango’s ideas, policies about housing development have evolved over the years

August 26, 2016

Performing Arts

Sam Shepard’s tale of love, hate, Old West playing at Durango Arts Center

May, played by Joy Kilpatrick, and Eddie, played by Jason Lythgoe, rehearse their tumultuous relationship in the play “Fool for…

August 26, 2016

Arts and Entertainment

It’s all about the beer and music

It’ll be breweries galore at 18th San Juan Brewfest

August 25, 2016

Education

School supplies: There’s a reason for every item on the list

From the predictable to the unusual, there’s a reason for each item on school supply lists. Durango School District 9-R…

August 24, 2016

Food

Farm to School program grows with new center

District 9-R kicks off school year with new food initiatives

August 23, 2016

Nation & World

California high court upholds ban on dredges to extract gold

In this Aug. 5, 2009, photo, Matt Lauer of Portage, Wis., works a suction dredge to hunt for gold in…

August 22, 2016

Nation & World

Rural church among those providing aid after Louisiana flood

Naomi Clark, 27, holds her sleeping son, 1-year-old Caylei Clark, during services at South Walker Baptist Church in Walker, La.,…

August 21, 2016

Travel

Lava meets the sea in fiery show in Hawaii

Thousands watch pops, sizzles, explosions

August 20, 2016

Arts and Entertainment

Southern Ute Museum is a space in transition

Jed Smith and Cheyenne Caraway concentrate on installing a pair of men’s gauntlets into a Permanent Gallery display case at…

August 18, 2016

Good Earth

Historic apple orchards begin comeback in Montezuma County

works to return vitality to orchard industry

August 17, 2016

Nation & World

Global warming has America divided

Two decades ago, the issue of climate change wasn’t as contentious. The leading U.S. Senate proponent of taking action on…

August 15, 2016

Travel

Can insurance help if you cancel a trip out of fear?

Police officers patrol the Grand Place in central Brussels. Cancel-for-any-reason insurance is expensive to buy but provides refunds if you…

August 13, 2016

Religion

New Mexico village to celebrate rebirth of church

All-volunteer crew revives ‘cornerstone of our community’

August 12, 2016

Performing Arts

Paula Poundstone to perform at Community Concert Hall

Cliff Vancura/Durango Herald Poundstone will be coming to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on Aug. 19 and…

August 11, 2016

Southwest Life

Horticulture competition unites local growers at La Plata County Fair

Participants can enter in hundreds of categories

August 10, 2016

Food

Q&A: Expert tips to make your pie fly

Ever positive, the master says she prefers to think of such technical glitches as “challenges” rather than mistakes. Challenge accepted.…

August 9, 2016

Regional News

Vail Resorts buying largest Whistler ski area

Canadian resort is largest in North America

August 8, 2016

Regional News

Cancer survivor gives back to Aurora hospital

Lemieux diagnosed with cancer in sixth grade

August 7, 2016

Travel

Racism on Airbnb inspires new vacation rental sites

The new sites, Innclusive.com and Noirbnb.com, say they are enrolling hosts around the country and the world and hope to…

August 6, 2016

Business

Designers, suppliers offer some tips for using your outdoors space

Businesses can take advantage of outdoor space

August 6, 2016

Religion

Professor tracks Bible verses in newspapers

Professor shows how Christianity used to support politicians, war, manifest destiny

August 5, 2016

Nation & World

Rio Games begin under dark clouds

Olympics take our minds off terror, shootings?

August 4, 2016