Local News

Talk about town: Ignacio High student scores silver at national conference

File courtesy of Gabriana Creason<br><br>After winning gold at the state level, Ignacio High School stud Gabby, 16, presented her project,…

The Blotter

Friday 7:55 a.m. Bicyclists were running stop signs at East Third Avenue and 12th Street. It’s a frequent problem. 12:24…

Bear cubs rescued after mother killed near Dove Creek

and Wildlife plans to rehabilitate and release youngsters

Photo: Light at the end of the canyon

Climbing out of darkness, Kyle Edmondson scales a cliff wall in Cascade Creek on Friday north of Durango.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald

Photo: Long summer days

A bicyclist glides along the Animas River Trail as David Faye practices his slack line technique in Schneider Park on…

Police shootings play into Colorado politics

candidate Daryll Glenn: ‘Words are hard to find’

Tuesday Durango Dayplanner

The Jeff Solon Jazz Group featuring vocalist Alison Dance, 6-9 p.m., Cyprus Cafe, 725 East Second Ave., 385-6884. Pete Giuliani,…

Local Briefs

The city of Durango is using the herbicides Cornerstone, Plateau, and Perspective to improve the quality of right of ways,…

Photos of the week

67-year-old inmate found dead in La Plata County Jail

play not suspected

Texas company fined for illegally operating well in La Plata County

posed health, environmental risks, commission says

Animas Valley residents skeptical about cellphone tower

‘It would be very visual to a cyclist’

Durango police car’s window shot out

suspects for vandalism causing more than $500 in damages

Durango sculptor builds model of early 20th century aircraft

Eight-hundred miles away in Durango, its twin is suspended, as if in flight, from the ceiling of the Durango &…

Search and rescue crews retrieve hiker from Windom Peak

mission at 13,200 feet brings back man with broken ankle

Where did the monsoon season go?

Dry, hot weather prompts fire warning; a better chance for rain may come Friday

Colorado voters could face a crowded ballot this fall

Numerous groups are hitting the streets of Colorado in an effort to place their issues before voters this November. Issues…

Event examines botched investigation by National Park Service

Accusations against Indian trader later withdrawn

Caption This: ‘What do you mean I missed last call?’

This week’s photos come from reader Michael Lubin of his cat, Bella, who maybe has had one too many.Courtesy of…

Monday Durango Dayplanner

Sunrise Yoga adult classes, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County, 2750 Main Ave.,…

Local Briefs

The Trumpet Geezers, an 11-piece band of trumpet players, will play at an outdoor picnic from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30…

Modern technology keeps Durango train steaming along

Lewis College helps upgrade brakes with 3-D printer

Mancos Days to feature ‘Desperadoes and Fancy Ladies’

Three-day festival features music, food, family-friendly events

Western Slope Club 20 group denounces ColoradoCare

could be ‘detrimental,’ members say