History in the Herald

Local News

Small radio station with big ambition

plans to up power with converted warehouse, fundraising campaign

June 11, 2014

Local News

District nearly balances budget

board approves $39.66M spending plan

June 11, 2014

Local News

Avalanche victim’s body is recovered

snowmobiler lost in March

June 10, 2014

And the West is History

“One month into construction to replace Baker’s Bridge 12 miles north of Durango. In this May 1989 photo, in foreground,…

June 10, 2014

Local News

Criminalizing the sick

Durango man’s isolation in jail exacerbated his mental illness

June 9, 2014

Business

There are reasons beef is costing you more

is the low number of cattle nationally

June 9, 2014

Local News

FLC to court private-sector dollars

State, federal money sources seen as uncertain

June 9, 2014

Local News

Silverton mourns loss of a friend, role model

McFarlanddu1-i-syn She was 32 years old, a mother of two small children. Later on Friday, law enforcement arrested McFarland’s husband,…

June 8, 2014

Local News

Guardians of the ancients

tribesmen intervene to shore up Hovenweep ruins

June 8, 2014

Sports

Steamworks Half Marathon

The 14th Steamworks Half Marathon sold out its 300 spots once again, but 260 participants crossed the finish line Saturday.Jerry…

June 8, 2014

Local News

Local churches putting belief into action

Faithful provide helping hands to those in need

June 7, 2014

Action Line

More police patrols should curb boorish antics on Main Avenue

Giant-sized trucks and loud motorcycles have some residents concerned about speeders and assaults on eardrums on Main Avenue.JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald…

June 7, 2014

Editorial Cartoons

Vacation Rentals

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June 7, 2014

Southwest Life

Trash rules inspire better-looking strategy to deter bears

The CanShed survived an hourlong assault by two grizzly bears at the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center in West Yellowstone,…

June 6, 2014

Local News

For Durango veteran, D-Day aftermath proves unforgettable

Pete Ferrari, 97, was part of the 863rd Battalion that arrived at the beaches of Normandy 30 days after D-Day.…

June 6, 2014

Neighbors

More than just a glass of red, white or rosé

From left, Sabrina Brant, Angie Beach, and Susan Welty enjoy the last minutes of the Durango Wine Experience Walk-About Durango…

June 6, 2014

Editorials

D-Day

Marking the 70th anniversary of a decisive step in a historic triumph over tyranny

June 5, 2014

Local News

Women’s Resource Center was busy in May

Anne Swisher, right, receives the Volunteer of the Year award for 2012 from Women’s Resource Center Executive Director Liz Mora…

June 5, 2014

Local News

French paragliders make unplanned stop in Durango

wasn’t right as they headed for Mexican border

June 5, 2014

Good Earth

Who will take over the farm?

Challenges mount for those who inherit a business and young entrepreneurs

June 4, 2014

Local News

Solarize La Plata one away from meeting goal

June 4, 2014

Local News

3,300 bottles of beer on the wall

drinking clubs popular with patrons and bars

June 3, 2014

And the West is History

“Front-end loaders shovel radioactive uranium mill tailings into awaiting trucks as federal clean-up of Smelter Mountain continues. Work resumed April…

June 3, 2014

Local News

Tripleheader – at work

unusual for Durangoans to work 3 jobs to make ends meet

June 2, 2014