By its very nature, bridge construction is often controversial. In the mid-1930s, many northern Californians were opposed to the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge. Some said it would be…
Durangoan Aidan Shaffer was named to Biola University’s dean’s list for academic excellence. Shaffer, a psychology major, was one of about 1,700 students who were named to the dean’s list…
Durangoan Jackson Schroeder graduated from Kansas State University over the summer with a Bachelor of Science in kinesiology. Nearly 570 students completed degree requirements from Kansas State University in summer…
Set-up on starting at 8 a.m. Nov. 4.Public check-in from 3-8 p.m. Nov. 4.Vendor check-in starting at 8 a.m. Nov. 5.Break down at 8 a.m. Nov. 7. Working at least…
A nurse loads a syringe with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in Jackson, Miss. Millions more Americans can get a COVID-19 booster and choose a different company’s vaccine for that next…
outline water management in Southwest Colorado
Petroglyphs in Grapevine Canyon just outside of Laughlin, Nev., near the Arizona state line. The Fort Mojave Indian Tribe is working to establish the Avi Kwa Ame National Monument to…
County of Santa Barbara Fire Department firefighters extinguish a roadside fire Oct. 13 next to train tracks off of the U.S. 101 highway in Goleta, Calif. On Oct. 14, the…
The abandoned bus where Christopher McCandless starved to death in 1992 is seen in 2006 near Healy, Alaska. The bus can now be viewed at the University of Alaska Fairbanks…
90% of the tall spruce in the area have been killed by beetles
Durangoan MaryLou Brewer's starfish cactus has bloomed with the smell of rotting meat. (Courtesy of David Johnson) At first, Durango MaryLou Brewer thought the nasty smell in her house was…
Taco meat, shells and tortillas will be provided, the rest of meal is potluck. The program will begin about 7:30 p.m.
Everyone is invited to attend, regardless of membership status. The topic of discussion will be “Where do we go from here?” Before the COVID-19 shutdown, the AARP chapter held monthly…
We thank the many generous golfers who attended, 18 philanthropic hole sponsors – such supportive local businesses, and we wish we had room to name them all. We finished the…
In 1955, 25-year-old Leadville native, Western State College graduate and Korean War era veteran Adolph Kuss was hired by the La Plata County Recreation Commission as its director. Today, Kuss…
Hanging Lake seen on Aug. 25 near Glenwood Springs. (Hugh Carey, The Colorado Sun)Hugh Carey/The Colorado Sun GLENWOOD SPRINGS (AP) – The fire, floods and massive debris flows of the…
On Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, U.S. health advisers said that some Americans who received Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine should get a half-dose booster to bolster protection against the virus. (David Zalubowski/Associated…
In August, Working Circle pictured a gray wolf using camera traps in Moffat County. State wildlife officials say they have not independently confirmed the animal is still in the area.…
I am the son of Mitylene Schultz, recently featured in The Durango Herald for celebrating her 105th birthday. I just want to thank Pat Lougee and Bonnie Simmons for their…
After being canceled in 2020, the 2021 Durango Cowboy Gathering Parade was a big success, thanks to so many people and animals, including the 33 terrific entries. I would like…
The Harvest Supper will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 23. Adults are $15, children are $5 (younger than 6 are free). For dine-in or to-go tickets, call…
Pioneers ‘didn’t expect it to last 130 years, but here it is’
The Boulevard Neighborhood Association will hold its annual meeting at 1 p.m. Oct. 17 at Mason Park. Members will hear the 2020-21 year in review and elect two board members…
Google has a new search tool that allows people to select flights based on lower carbon emissions. (Adobe Stock)Adobe Stock image SILVER SPRING, Md. – Searching for flights on Google…
Jessica Morrison Along this journey, they heard the rallying cries from industries hungry for a skilled future workforce, and identified that this region was ripe for innovation and creativity. They…
After a brief business meeting, professor Kathryn Baustian will present “Violence and Conflict in the American Southwest: A Biocultural Perspective of Mimbres and Mogollon Communities.” Baustian is a teaching professor…
The Friends of the Pine River Library will hold its Shed Book Sale from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 16 in the library parking lot, 395 Bayfield Parkway. For more…
A big thanks to the homeowners who welcomed participants into their homes and provided information about their solar and energy efficient homes. From all of us at 4CORE, we’re so…
The Enrichment Guide lists youth and adult programs for the fall and winter seasons. Register online at DurangoGov.org/Register4Rec or in person at the recreation center, Chapman Hill or Durango Gymnastics.…
This picture was taken from an airplane during the Spanish Trials Fiesta Rodeo and Horse Races sometime before 1948. The grandstands are completely full, holding more than 7,000 people. At…
