Local News

Who’s looking for singing Santa?
Local News

Who’s looking for singing Santa?

November 19, 2014

After caroling down Main Avenue, Mr. and Mrs. Santa Clause’s wagon comes to a stop at Buckley Park and greets Derrick Deluzio, 9, and other children before the lighting of…

Local Briefs
Local News

Local Briefs

November 19, 2014

Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Ave., will host these program: Friends of the Library will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday. The public is welcome. The library will open at 10…

Sidewalk vending, coming soon
Local News

Sidewalk vending, coming soon

November 19, 2014

The sidewalks of downtown Durango will be occupied by local merchants for “Sidewalk Vending Days” to take place later this month.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald file photo The city of Durango approved…

Neighborhood water outage planned for Thursday
Local News

Neighborhood water outage planned for Thursday

November 19, 2014

City crews will be replacing a water valve at East Fourth and Ninth Street on Thursday. A crew works on Main Avenue in 2013.JOSH STEPHENSON/Durango Herald file photo The planned…

Dayplanner Thursday
Local News

Dayplanner Thursday

November 19, 2014

Durango High Noon Rotary Club meeting, noon, DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio, www.durangohighnoonrotary.com. Kiwanis Club of Durango meeting, noon, Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Durango Parkinson’s Disease…

Missing woman found
Local News

Missing woman found

November 19, 2014

Jen Hargrove raised concerns among her family when she went for a drive and didn’t return home. Hargrove’s cousin, Julie Fallwell, notified friends, family, law enforcement, and various media outlets…

Power restored from pole accident
Local News

Power restored from pole accident

November 19, 2014

A utility was struck by a vehicle, knocking out power Wednesday to 666 customers south of Durango.Courtesy of La Plata Electric Association The pole was downed completely, so it took…

Latinos see their finances improving
Local News

Latinos see their finances improving

November 19, 2014

A new survey shows the majority of Hispanic-Americans have a sense of optimism about their finances, but also believe racism and crime are getting worse.Photo courtesy of U.S. Dept. of…

Farmington Hill reopens after accident
Local News

Farmington Hill reopens after accident

November 19, 2014

Traffic was backed up coming north into Durango near Home Depot after lanes were reopened this morning.JOSH STEPHENSON/Durango Herald The accident involving an SUV and a sedan sent at least…

Local Briefs
Local News

Local Briefs

November 18, 2014

“‘Dear Father, Don’t Worry.’ Letters home from a student abroad” will be presented at 4 p.m. today at Roshong Recital Hall in Jones Hall of Fort Lewis College. This is…

Dayplanner Wednesday
Local News

Dayplanner Wednesday

November 18, 2014

Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County, 2750 Main Ave., $5, 259-0385. Bird walk organized by For the Birds, 9 a.m., Rotary…

Fight heats up over Gunnison sage-grouse
Local News

Fight heats up over Gunnison sage-grouse

November 18, 2014

The fight over the Gunnison sage-grouse continues with sportsmen supporting federal protections, while critics say the effort is an over-reach.JERRET RAFFETY/Associated Press The chicken-sized bird with spiky tail feathers and…

The Blotter
Local News

The Blotter

November 18, 2014

Monday 12:13 p.m. A confrontation between two shoppers reportedly took place at Walmart, 1155 South Camino del Rio. 4:36 p.m. An intoxicated woman who seemed lost was wandering around Baskin…

Mailbox thefts increase during holiday season
Local News

Mailbox thefts increase during holiday season

November 18, 2014

Rural mail carrier Janice Duffy with the United States Postal Service leaves the Durango Post Office on her route. Residents are encouraged to take precautions to protect incoming and outgoing…

Airport expansion presentation to be held
Local News

Airport expansion presentation to be held

November 18, 2014

Kip Turner, director of aviation at the Durango-La Plata County Airport, spoke earlier this year about the improvements the airport hopes to do in the near future.JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file…