Local News
5 challenge for 2 seats on Southern Ute Tribal Council
Elders press ahead with recall effort
Local News
Local News
Junk cars emerge from river’s banks
‘Detroit riprap’ once used to prevent erosion along the Animas
Local News
Stepping back in time
Valerie Arwowski of Albuquerque poses for a picture as bar maid Friday in front of the Diamond Belle Saloon. Arwowski was visiting Durango with her sister, Brenda Harrell of Maryland.Shaun…
Local News
Rhyme wranglers return: Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering in 27th year
Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering in 27th year
Local News
The rhyme and reason behind cowboy poems
Here, she discusses the art and draw of cowboy poetry: On what makes cowboy poetry distinct … I always thought of it as a very natural form of art because…
Local News
The Blotter
Wednesday 3:02 p.m. A 14-year-old girl possibly had alcohol poisoning at Rank Park, 149 E. 22nd St. 7:10 p.m. A no-parking sign in front of a woman’s home was moved…
Local News
Dead eye
Shane Moller, 18, an engineering major at Fort Lewis College, sinks one while playing disc golf on Thursday with friends on campus. The National Weather Service expects a 20 percent…
Local News
Court slams Forest Service over Wolf Creek Village
Judge rules agency inexplicably withheld information from public
Local News
Local Briefs
As part of the Four Corners Lecture Series, the Hisatsinom Chapter of the Colorado Archaeology Society will present Chuck LaRue and Laurie Webster at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Sunflower…
Local News
Dayplanner Friday
Fort Lewis College Homecoming Bonfire and Fireworks Show, 8 p.m., Fort Lewis College Softball Complex, www.fortlewis.edu/homecoming. Arts and Entertainment Gallery tour and talk led by William Matthews, 5-6 p.m., Barbara…
Local News
Tipton questions Superfund status
Tipton A divide has emerged over the Superfund question, with some residents and officials of Silverton worried the listing would be a stain on the community. Silverton and San Juan…
Local News
Grandin: Everyone has strengths
Author, animal scientist and autism advocate Temple Grandin speaks Wednesday evening in Whalen Gym at Fort Lewis College.Steve Lewis/Durango Herald The author, autism advocate and internationally known animal scientist talked…
Local News
Engine failure caused Archuleta County plane crash
Robert “Bobby” Bennett, 70, from Midothian, Texas, and Svetlana Solodovnyk, 35, from the Ukraine both died when the 1964 S-35 Bonanza went down near U.S. Highway 84 south of Pagosa…
Local News
For animal scientist Temple Grandin, empathy triumphs
Animal scientist says dealing with behavior beats brute force
Local News
The Blotter
Wednesday 4:35 p.m. Someone reported that a safe was robbed in the 400 block of East Second Avenue. Tuesday 7:02 a.m. A buck had a gunshot wound to the neck…
Local News
You can’t beat the freshness
Lucas Manymules, 5, takes a big bite of Harvest Stew at Wednesday during lunch at Needham Elementary as the school celebrates Colorado Proud Meal Day. The stew is made up…
Local News
Montezuma County kids face uphill battle
County ranks last in Colorado in annual Kid’s Count report
Local News
Local Briefs
The new Community Development Services Online Toolkit is now available. It is designed to improve access to property information and services to residents of La Plata County, according to The…
Local News
Dayplanner Thursday
Temple Grandin will participate in the Picnic to Celebrate Humane-ity, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., $10/$7, Fort Lewis College Student Union Plaza, www.fortlewis.edu/environmentalcenter, 247-7091. Durango High Noon Rotary Club meeting, noon, DoubleTree…
Local News
In spill’s wake, ranchers feel fortunate
Rumors prove more of a risk than actual acid drainage
Local News
Heli-skiing plan hits delay
Environmental review makes changes at Silverton Mountain unlikely for upcoming season
Local News
Man who bit police officer sentenced
Judge says Cedric Quintana is ‘extremely lucky in so many ways’
Local News
Grounds at Durango Library to undergo big transformation
Durango Botanical Society releases master plan for expanded gardens
Local News
Local Briefs
Fort Lewis College will present a panel of experts speaking on Animal Sentience and Human Interaction at 7 p.m. Oct. 7 in the Student Union Ballroom at Fort Lewis College.…
Local News
Can you live without fossil fuels?
Advocacy group dares people to live without gas, oil products
Local News
Rural, barking dogs may get shorter leash
La Plata County exploring dog-nuisance, animal-cruelty regulations