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Durango’s utility bills set to jump

rate increases may be lower than expected

Photo: Rain and sun

Ute Mountain Utes Tribe will hold Oct. 14 election

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Community Center in Towaoc and at the Recreation…

Free Zumba for beginners offered

Durango Zumba instructors Karla Sluis, Sara Illsley, and Donna Middleton will lead easy dance-fitness routines for new students. Women, men,…

Attempt to curb ADA lawsuits angers disabled people

Concerns raised that bill would hinder accessibility

Chamber hosts document Shred Day benefit

Marty Lukso joins others dropping off personal papers for shredding by Phoenix Recycling in November 2015 in the parking lot…

Attempts to rescue lost llamas fail in Weminuche Wilderness

The llamas, Dawson and Chai, accompanied two women who became lost for two cold nights in the rugged terrain northeast…

Free screening of new Ken Burns film

Burnsdu1-i-syn The screening is a chance to see the film before its PBS debut. The movie is an account of…

5 scenic spots to soak in fall’s colors

Juan Mountains Association suggests some drives and hikes

New home for snow storage?

may buy site above Durango Tech Center

Photo: A mustang of a different color

Madison “Mustang Maddy” Shambaugh, an equine behaviorist, demonstrates her gentle touch in training wild horses and exotic equines, with Zena…

Senators attempt to expedite Gold King reimbursements

says more than $5.2 million paid, but none goes to local businesses, residents

Planned Parenthood joins opposition to universal health care proposal

state ballot question would impact abortion access

Labor Day DUI campaign nets hundreds of arrests

Durango Police report 19 over 3 weeks

Clinton’s health under increased scrutiny

Attention could hurt in Colorado, other battleground states

Alias used by suspect in van theft, chase causes confusion

want to question passenger

Free digestive health clinic offered

Good digestion can lead to low levels of inflammation, which may help prevent serious illnesses. To reserve your 30-minute spot,…

All-day retreat planned at Dharma Center

Durango Herald file Based on the theme “finding heart,” Fu will explain famous pilgrimage stories and participants will practice silent…

Grand opening set for new online charter school

Students enrolled in Colorado Connections Academy schools receive needed materials from the school.Courtesy Connections Academy file Colorado Connections Academy @…

LPEA to host free thank-you lunches

du1-i-syn Back Porch BBQ in Durango and Smoken MOES Un-Real BBQ in Pagosa Springs will provide the meals. LPEA Journeyman…

David Petersen, Durango author, is ready to hunt – ethically

documentary provides rare intimate view into local author’s life

U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton and Gail Schwartz battle in District 3 debate

and Schwartz butt heads on coal and public lands

Photos: Rallying for school tax increase

Overeating talk at Pine River Library

Fall marks the start of the holiday season and its abundance of food and treats. Sutherlin will explain why extra…