Local News

Vote for values, pocketbook

Wildlife photographer Fielder makes economic case for ecology

High and dry in the alpine

flow disrupted to lake, power plant and ski resort

Local Briefs

Mesa Verde Paint Horse Club will have an Open Western-English Show with an added Costume Class on Sunday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Preregistration will open…

I’ll pumpkin you up

Sam West Jr., 2, seizes his opportunity to reach out and touch the season at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad depot Monday. The toddler and his parents, Sam…

Teenager accused of sexual assault on 6-year-old

Police responded to a report of unlawful sexual contact of a minor at 9:21 p.m. Thursday on Arroyo Drive, according to a news release issued Monday by the Durango Police…

Candidates: Marijuana legalization ‘reckless’

oppose cannabis; differ on corrections, education

Gardner, Udall fight over energy, health care

Udall, in a tight re-election race against Congressman Gardner, defended some of President Barack Obama’s policies, but worked hard to filter issues through a Colorado lens. Gardner repeatedly linked Udall…

County surveyor looks forward

Connolly “As a surveyor, we are suppose to be totally objective,” he said. Connolly, a Democrat, has spent the last 14 years as the county surveyor and 20 running his…

Ute Mountain Utes get $900,000 grant for water lines, road for family homes

As Shiprock looms in the background, water flows through the Towaoc Canal. The Ute Mountain Ute Housing Authority received a grant for $900,000 from the Department of Housing and Urban…

Dayplanner Tuesday

Tuesdays Traveling Yard/Gardening Support, 10 a.m., April-October, rotating locations, [email protected]. DeColores Civitan Club meeting, noon, call Lon Erwin at 247-1019 for location. Rotary Club of Durango meeting, 6 p.m., Strater…

The Blotter

Sunday 6:54 p.m. An intoxicated man was seen laying in the middle of the road near Schneider Park, 950 Roosa Ave. Saturday 1:17 a.m. A woman with an open container…

Water outage planned in town on Wednesday

Durango’s Utilities Department will be replacing a water valve and installing a fire hydrant beginning at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. The work is scheduled to last until 4 p.m., according to…

Highway 3 rockfall project on schedule

on track to open Nov. 18

Durango brewers medal at Denver beer fest

Four of the town’s breweries attended Great American Beer Festival this weekend in Denver – two walked home with awards. Ska Brewing Co. won gold in the English-Style Summer Ale…

Durango celebrates the apple

There was apple ice cream, apple crêpes, apple cider, apple pies, caramel apples and more. By the cup or by the gallon. Erin Jolley of Cooking Matters, a program that…

Voters to decide gambling initiative

Schools could benefit from gaming profits

County assessor running unopposed

Larson Now headed into his eighth term, Larson is responsible for running the county department that evaluates property to determine property taxes owed to local districts. He oversees 16 employees…

Dayplanner Monday

Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County, 2750 Main Ave., $5, 259-0385. Family yoga in Oxford, ages 3-93, 10:30 a.m., in the…

Political maze in governor’s race

Colorado candidates navigate explosive climate

Local Briefs

The Cortez Elk’s Club Lodge 1789 will host Oktoberfest on Saturday at the Elk’s, 2100 N. Dolores in Cortez. The event is open to the public and proceeds will benefit…

Battle for sheriff riddled with tension between boss, deputy

Schirard battles deputy Smith

Dayplanner Sunday

Durango Flea Market, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Cowboy and His Creator Inspirational Poetry and Music Show, 8:30 a.m., Henry Strater Theater, 699 Main Ave.,…

Threats stir sheriff’s race

Schirard told Durango policeman he’d issue summons over ‘lies’

Ancient wisdom revisited

Benefits Native American youths, Western scientists and the public

Runners, walkers grateful for the chance

Hundreds turn out for annual ‘Journey of Hope’

Hoofing it

Wait wait until you hear her news knowledge

Durango woman prevails in NPR quiz

Waste not, want not

Companies cash in on methane industry potential

Local Briefs

The sixth annual Canines for the Cure will take place Saturday at the Three Springs Plaza. Registration will take place from 9 to 10 a.m. and will cost $25. People…

School spirit on parade