Aspen stand in wildfire’s way
This photo from the Windy Pass Fire shows how aspen stands are more resistant to fire than the beetle-killed spruce and have been effective in slowing the fire’s progress.Courtesy of…
This photo from the Windy Pass Fire shows how aspen stands are more resistant to fire than the beetle-killed spruce and have been effective in slowing the fire’s progress.Courtesy of…
Four Corners Arts Forum, 9-9:30 a.m., KDUR 91.9/93.9 FM, www.kdur.org. Terry Hartzel, ragtime piano, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., 375-7150. Ace Revel, 6-8 p.m., ENO, 723 East…
A driver goes through a puddle after a rainstorm Sunday afternoon. The National Weather Service predicts a slight chance for thunderstorms in Durango through Tuesday with highs in the upper…
Dylan’s friends, family grieve for a teenager they say was loved by all
Dylan Redwinedu1-i-syn Authorities announced Thursday they had found Redwine’s remains during a five-day search of Middle Mountain Road north of Vallecito. “It will help everyone come together as a community…
Gordy Herrick of Durango hammers in crosses as part of the Crosses Project. When completed, the project will include 9,000 crosses on Chapman Hill to bring awareness to world hunger.…
Mya Oyler, 9, and Elijah Oyler, 6, display the tricks of their goldendoodle, Allee, in the inaugural Mutt ’n Strut Family 5K at Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort. Proceeds from…
City/county considering $25M-$30M option
Mike Alcott of Durango catches air Friday at the city’s skate park. “It is great that the city built this place,” he said, “but it would be pretty awesome if…
An engine crew hiked into the Helmet Fire in the Hogback area northeast of Mancos. This single tree fire was reported at 3:30 p.m. At 6:22 p.m., they announced the…
Cory Redwine, bother of Dylan Redwine, holds back emotions while talking about his brother Thursday evening. Dylan’s remains were located several miles up Middle Mountain Road near Vallecito Reservoir.JERRY McBRIDE/Durango…
Fork residents return home; haze expected to linger over Durango
“The whole seven months we have kept up hope for Dylan. This is closure,” said Anne Cooke, a Bayfield resident who has helped organize social-media updates and community events related…
Early in its investigation, the La Plata County Sheriff’s Office ruled out the possibility that Dylan ran away. “Runaways always surface in a relatively short period of time,” Dan Bender,…
Durango-area foresters assured that no fires were burning in the immediate vicinity, said Ann Bond, spokeswoman for the U.S. Forest Service. Meanwhile, the West Fork Complex remained active Thursday with…
Registration will begin at 9 a.m. The run will start at 10 a.m. and is for people of all ages and their four-legged friends. The $15 registration fee comes with…
Fork Complex remains active; fire danger high today
Trail sections are closed to all public entry between San Luis Pass north of Creede, Stony Pass east of Silverton and Elwood Pass northeast of Pagosa Springs. In all, about…
Sheriff’s spokesman: Variety of items collected on Middle Mountain sent for analysis