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3-car collision injures one

3-car collision injures one

Durango police officers investigate a three-car crash Monday afternoon at Camino del Rio and Turner Drive that sent one person…

Some bus routes will run on July 4

Some bus routes will run on July 4

However, buses will run the citywide Route 6 from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. No deviations will be allowed, and…

New turn lane to open tonight

New turn lane to open tonight

A new left turn lane is seen prior to opening Monday.JOSH STEPHENSON/Durango Herald The $6 million project, which started in…

Dayplanner Tuesday

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…

Ruling highlights women’s issues

Ruling highlights women’s issues

hails birth-control decision as victory for religious freedom

Wind and fire

is the 125th anniversary of the blaze that almost ended Durango

Driver airlifted after vehicle rollover

Driver airlifted after vehicle rollover

Driver Emilio Hernandez-Martinez was not wearing a seat belt and was seriously injured, said Capt. Adrian Driscoll with the Colorado…

The Blotter

Sunday 4:04 p.m. Eight men were trespassing and urinating on private property in the lower 100 block of Riverbend Court.…

Durango ends marijuana moratorium

Durango ends marijuana moratorium

businesses line up for licenses

Dayplanner Monday

Dayplanner Monday

Outdoor Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Outdoor Amphitheater, located right next to the Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700…

Here’s a quick way to see Colo.

Here’s a quick way to see Colo.

bike race covers alpine, desert terrain

Don’t freak out about helicopter

Don’t freak out about helicopter

600 feet, chopper is inspecting power lines

Dayplanner Sunday

Dayplanner Sunday

Durango Flea Market, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. American Legion Sunday brunch, 9 a.m.-noon, 878…

Should we renew the tax?

Should we renew the tax?

wants voters to reauthorize half-cent tax increase to help fund projects

Local Briefs

The city of Durango announces this holiday schedule for Friday: All city administrative offices will be closed, including: Durango City…

Did sheriff’s emails cross ethical line?

Did sheriff’s emails cross ethical line?

Political messages the subject of some of what Schirard sent

This ain’t your momma’s mac ’n cheese

This ain’t your momma’s mac ’n cheese

indulge in comfort food for charity

Still building a case

Still building a case

year since his remains were found on Middle Mountain, justice for Dylan Redwine elusive

City rules draw rebuke

City rules draw rebuke

Petitions will target vacation rental ordinance

Local Briefs

The Durango Elks Lodge will host a Trustees’ Open House & Dinner at 6 p.m. Tuesday in its newly renovated…

Memorial ride

About 50 motorcyclists participated in a memorial ride Friday for Brianna Lynn Schmittel. Schmittel, 22, died Wednesday in a motorcycle…

Sierra Club blasts federal study on N.M. coal operations

Sierra Club blasts federal study on N.M. coal operations

Organization calls conclusions ‘failure’

The Blotter

Thursday 4:59 p.m. Someone reported several rocks in the road on Florida Road, 350 Florida Road. 8:14 p.m. A group…

Udall, Bennet press for reform

Udall, Bennet press for reform

slow to act on immigration bill

Along came Spyder Ryders

Along came Spyder Ryders

3-wheeled motorcycles see a quieter rally

Dayplanner Saturday

Dayplanner Saturday

Gentle Yoga in Oxford, 9:30 a.m., County Road 513. Durango Nature Studies’ Nature Center open, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Durango Learning…

3 named to Parks and Wildlife commission

3 named to Parks and Wildlife commission

Gov. John Hickenlooper on Wednesday named new appointees, Dale Pizel of Creede and Alexander Zipp of Pueblo, to the commission…

Bennet to attend ceremony in Ophir

Bennet to attend ceremony in Ophir

Bennetdu1-i-syn After a 12-year effort, 1,145 acres of patented mining claims have been added to the Uncompahgre National Forest in…

Cyclists raise funds for medical travel for Southwest Colo. kids

Cyclists raise funds for medical travel for Southwest Colo. kids

Courage Classic race has raised more than $32M in first 24 years

Colorado adds 67,100 jobs in five-month period

Colorado adds 67,100 jobs in five-month period

Through a five-month period, the average wage and salary employment for Colorado is 67,100 greater than the same period last…