Local News

Environmentalists take Wolf Creek fight to D.C.

Pair press Forest Service about land swap

May DUIs/DWAIs

The following are convictions made in May 2015 for driving under the influence with a blood-alcohol content of 0.08 percent or higher or by prescription or illegal drugs. Unless otherwise…

Reactions from Durango about the Supreme Court ruling on gay marriage

The Durango Herald asked people on Main Avenue: “What do you think of the Supreme Court’s ruling on gay marriage.”

Helicopter used in search of Animas

20-year-old was swept away by current Thursday night

Local Briefs

Bayfield Early Education Programs is celebrating its 20th birthday in 2015. All kids, big and small, who have attended the preschool and all board members, parents, staff and community members…

Arts, crafts in the park

Mark Wardell of WW Woods and Things of Durango sets up his booth Friday at the Fun in the Sun Arts & Crafts Festival in Buckley Park, 12th Street and…

Mesa Verde takes the prize

Beth Wheeler, a seasonal interpretive ranger at Mesa Verde National Park, answers questions from a tour group at Cliff Palace in 2013. Sunset magazine named Mesa Verde its Best Cultural…

Electra Lake open to public after dam repairs

Strict rules to protect from invasive species

Landmark for gay rights

Supreme Court rules 5-4 in favor of same-sex marriage

Lots of pride

Thursday night drew a large crowd of members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and straight communities. Events will continue through the weekend. A Dance Party will be held at…

Durango’s water gets refresh

New treatment process phasing out chlorine gas and tablets

Local bands battling to play at rally

Saturday night’s “Battle of the Bands” at the Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village will do just that. “These are kind of small bands trying to get their big shot,”…

Calendar of Events

Source Gas open house for natural gas service in Forest Lakes, noon to 7 p.m. Forest Lakes Activity Center, 998 Alpine Forest Drive, (855) 583-6959. saturday, june 27 Wolfwood Refuge…

Bureau of Reclamation planning recreation work at Lake Nighthorse

Lack of recreation access has been a sore point and a source of snarky jokes for area residents since the reservoir filled. Rheese mentioned recreation at all of Bureau of…

Forest Service to discuss spruce beetles at Vallecito

Tom Eager, U.S Forest Service insect and disease expert, will explain the biology of the beetle, how it spreads, and current local conditions. San Juan foresters and other specialists will…

Bayfield Heritage Day planning starts

The event, which started in 2000, features the trailing of around 2,000 sheep through town on the Buck Highway (CR 521), followed by a parade on Mill Street and food…

news in brief

Support Our Streets, a group supporting a one-cent sales tax increase in Bayfield, is looking for volunteers to march in the July 4 parade. Call 769-6873 to participate. Childbirth classes…

Retired teacher now promotes mindfulness

JoAnne Hibbard is teaching mindfulness camps for children this summer.Courtesy photo “I’m a good multi-tasker, but each thing is kind of shoddy,” she told members of the Pine River Centennial…

5 honored as adult role models

Youth nominate adults for annual honors

Retired teacher celebrating 100th birthday

Ignacio School Board debates impacts of new school liability law

State expulsion policy needs to change, board members say

Bayfield school board starting search for architects

Bond issue could come in 2016

May 2015 births at Mercy REgional Medical Center

Cora Joy, Bayfield, Angela & Jeremiah Scott, 9lbs. 1oz, 11:01 p.m., May 5, 2015 Wyatt Charles, Bayfield, Melissa Johnson & Jimmy Bryson, 7lbs. 3oz, 5:51 p.m., May 7, 2015 Abrielle…

New project to ease traffic flow at Navajo State Park

Construction crews will be working primarily Monday through Thursday to avoid busy weekends at the park, said Doug Secrist, park manager. During the construction times, however, park users could experience…

White takes 3rd at state games

Prepare to have some fun on July 4

And July 2 and July 3!

education news

DURANGO – In a ceremony on Saturday, May 2, 2015, more than 400 Fort Lewis College graduates and their families packed Whalen Gymnasium for Spring Commencement. The speaker chosen to…

Jammin’ in Bayberry

Durango teachers get pay raises

District’s 2015-16 budget will have $727,000 deficit

Tribe opens new Growth Fund building

Oil, gas, real estate divisions move into new headquarters