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Local News

Fire blows out of control on County Road 526

Tuesday’s blaze burned about 20 acres on County Road 526, said Deputy Chief Roy Vreeland of the Upper Pine River…

April 24, 2018

Local News

La Plata County receives an ‘F’ for ozone levels

says emissions from oil and gas, power plants are likely the cause

April 24, 2018

Local News

Bayfield High School senior takes state in cabinetmaking

Student will compete in national competition in Nashville, Tenn.

April 23, 2018

Local News

Steve Fearn, co-founder of Animas River Stakeholders Group, dies at 74

Longtime Silverton resident wanted to bring back mining

April 23, 2018

Local News

Longtime teacher Stephanie Moran helped hundreds of nontraditional students succeed

18 years, Stephanie Moran achieved nearly 100 percent pass rate at Adult Education Center

April 23, 2018

Professional Sports

Durango’s Howard Grotts takes second at Sea Otter Classic cross-country mountain bike race

podium finishes for Durango star

April 22, 2018

Regional News

A flurry of research illuminates snow’s foes

studies detail how hotter temperatures, humid air and wind-blown dust can pummel snowpack

April 22, 2018

Local News

Officials attend renaming event for Canyons of the Ancients center

renames Anasazi Heritage Center

April 22, 2018

Food

Cookie Monster’s crumbs of wisdom: ‘Me always make time to follow Me passion’

Then again, there were no signs of resistance. The beloved blue Sesame Street character has a new book, you see,…

April 21, 2018

College Sports

Fort Lewis College softball finally back home at Aspen Field

Skyhawks played their last 35 home games in Aztec

April 21, 2018

And the West is History

Maude and Jim pull a water wagon and sprinkle the streets to reduce dust in 1918 or 1919. The driver…

April 21, 2018

Southwest Life

Dry winter, spring winds deliver high-risk fire conditions to Southwest Colorado

A dry winter and strong spring winds combine to create a high risk for wildfires in Southwest Colorado.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald…

April 21, 2018

Professional Sports

Durango’s Gary Colliander a finalist for 2018 U.S. Paralympic Coach of the Games

Durango Nordic Ski Club was well represented at Olympics, Paralympics

April 20, 2018

Local News

Successful fundraiser to house homeless woman inspires campaign

Yearlong effort starts with party Sunday at Fort Lewis College

April 20, 2018

Local News

La Plata, Montezuma county restaurants finish in Top 10 of USA Today green chile contest

Oscar’s Cafe wins third place, Absolute Bakery fourth

April 20, 2018

Local News

Performance center opens at Fort Lewis College, could attract elite athletes

Specialized space will be used for research and training

April 19, 2018

Local News

Durango may allow homeowners to add accessory apartments in new neighborhoods

can provide needed income, affordable housing

April 19, 2018

Travel

Nepal honors 1st conquest of Everest without bottled oxygen

Minister for Tourism Rabindra Adhikari praised the climbers at a ceremony in the capital, Kathmandu. Italian Reinhold Messner and Austrian…

April 19, 2018

Local News

Animas Valley fifth-graders, DHS students receive honors

A team of Animas Valley Elementary fifth-graders advanced to the Global Finals of the Destination Imagination competition by finishing second…

April 18, 2018

Local News

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office temporarily relocating homeless camp

Decision comes after small fire on Tuesday

April 18, 2018

Local News

Pedestrian fatalities hit all-time high in Colorado

2017, Durango EMS staff responded to 17 car crashes involving pedestrians

April 18, 2018

Local News

La Plata Electric candidates weigh renewables, costs

Investigating buyout from Tri-State garners broad support

April 18, 2018

Professional Sports

Durango’s Christopher Blevins blasts into first at Bonelli Pro XCT

Grotts’ broken chain sends him to 12th; McElveen second in Moab

April 17, 2018

Local News

Cortez murder suspect to receive second competency evaluation

Jeremiah Damron to appear in court in June

April 17, 2018