History in the Herald

DNA test confirms slain bear attacked young girl

DNA evidence confirms the Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers killed the bear responsible for attacking a young girl on Sunday.Colorado…

May 17, 2018

Local News

Food pantry to open this summer for Durango students

Nonperishable items can be donated June 3 at stuff the bus events

May 17, 2018

Southwest Life

Bill seeks park status for New Mexico’s stunning white dunes

Supporters seek economic benefit from increased visitation

May 16, 2018

Local News

Majority of Southwest Colorado under fire watch

will be in effect until 9 p.m. Thursday

May 16, 2018

Local News

What makes Durango special? Workshop to brainstorm median art ideas

Residents will put local spin on highway installation

May 16, 2018

Local News

Durango City Council bans sitting, lying on sidewalks

Ordinance covers downtown sidewalks, other public areas

May 15, 2018

Local News

College Drive road improvement project near completion

poles will be installed Wednesday at East Second Avenue

May 15, 2018

Local News

Woman pleads not guilty to 100-plus counts of animal cruelty

Elizabeth Miera case set for jury trial

May 15, 2018

Regional News

Mom helps save Colorado girl from bear attack, officials say

Adobe Stockdu1-i-syn The unidentified girl was in good condition at a hospital. Wildlife officials announced they killed the bear believed…

May 14, 2018

Local News

Christopher Blevins an all-around talent, on and off the bike

Mountain bike spot for 2020 Olympics in Tokyo Durangoan’s big goal

May 14, 2018

Arts and Entertainment

SWOS students will exhibit archaeology-inspired artwork

Exhibit will be at Canyons of the Ancients museum

May 14, 2018

Food

Ska to debut Barrel-Aged Beers with Whiskey Sour

Ska Brewing Co. will debut Aged Beers Series on Friday with its Whiskey Sour ale.Courtesy of Ska Brewing Co. Whiskey…

May 13, 2018

Food

Steamworks steps up its glass game

Steamworks Brewing Co.’s new glassware is designed to release a beer’s aromas, accommodate a proper head and keep the beer…

May 13, 2018

Gulliford's Travels

In Bluff, the Silver Dollar Bar becomes the Bears Ears Education Center

Former car dealerships are now brewpubs and office buildings. Our historic electric power plant is the Powerhouse Science Center, and…

May 13, 2018

Local News

La Plata Electric Association members allege campaign mailing lists improperly shared

says he has no evidence of a violation

May 12, 2018

High School Sports

Durango baseball sees season end with loss to Pueblo West

held to three hits

May 12, 2018

Local News

Desert dust causes early snowmelt and water loss

Researchers say dirt hurts already-low snowpack

May 12, 2018

Local News

One of three sexual assault suspects pleads guilty

Another defendant pleads not guilty

May 11, 2018

Business

Durango may OK tiny home community

county commissioner wants to develop a 24-lot subdivision for the small abodes

May 11, 2018

Local News

Red flag warning issued for La Plata County

40 mph wind gusts could create critical fire conditions

May 10, 2018

Editorials

Local music: First Katzin, now Southwest Sound? Throw your support behind Stillwater

Soon after the March news that Katzin Music was closing its doors after nearly 40 years of serving local musicians,…

May 10, 2018

Community

Celebration of life for Edward Kutzleb to be held May 28

Kutzlebdu1-i-syn Those who plan to attend are asked not to park in the Elks Lodge parking lot. The funeral is…

May 10, 2018

Performing Arts

Circus classes teach kids confidence, life lessons

Durango Aerial Arts & Acrobatics students to perform this weekend

May 10, 2018

Local News

Silverton tow truck driver recounts plunge off mountain pass

‘I knew I was going over the edge, so I steered into it’

May 10, 2018