Local News

New LA flight debuts at Durango airport

The first flight from LAX arrived about 2 p.m. to a water salute, courtesy of two engines from the airport’s…

3 bears euthanized after destroying property

Animals broke into houses, cars in Durango Hills

The Blotter

Friday 11:05 a.m. A trail camera was reported stolen at Dalla Mountain Park trail, 3234 Junction St. 5:41 p.m. A…

Local Briefs

The San Juan Mountains Association is hosting free nature hikes at 9:45 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through Aug. 18 at…

Tuesday Durango Dayplanner

Ron Martin, photographer and alpinist presentation, Open Shutter, 5 p.m., 735 Main Ave, Durango. Tim Sullivan, 7 p.m., Office Spiritorium,…

Three suspected in marijuana robbery arrested

released on bond, one remains in jail

Silverton aims for a little fun on Gold King Mine spill anniversary

on mine spill anniversary to offset not-so-fun Superfund process

Motorcyclist killed in crash identified

dead in motorcycle, SUV crash

Durango High School student headed to Broadway

Salinger follows in brother’s footsteps with top state acting award

Great Old Broad Rose Chilcoat retires

After 15 years with Great Old Broads for Wilderness, the lifelong conservation advocate credited for growing the organization, campaigning to…

Hundreds of boaters raft Dolores for first time in four years

Reservoir managers said that as of Sunday, the minimum rafting flows will continue until at least Tuesday. The weekend whitewater…

Jeff Kuss’ body expected in Durango toward end of week

Memorial service for fallen Blue Angel pilot not set

Navajo woman’s woolly wish is granted in McElmo Canyon

woman, 96, spends time with sheep

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.,…

‘Sure beats kicking the bucket’

Durango Herald reader Rachel Heberle recently shot this photo of Goldie wearing a mesh face mask and standing in a…

Local Briefs

A free information session hosted by The session is for Durango families considering online educational options for their children. Families…

Radar blind spot exposes Southwest Colorado to dangerous storms

Southwest Colorado lies in one of the largest weather forecast gaps in the nation. Its shortcomings impact safety, business and…

Vallecito Marina open for summer

Sheriff’s Office displays new boat

County treasurer takes back her maiden name

Aichele Elected as Allison Morrissey, the treasurer has retaken her maiden name and is now known as Allison Aichele. “I…

Fort Lewis College to add computer engineering degree

Student-constructed major option going away

Sunday Durango Dayplanner

Henry Stoy, piano, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Jean-Pierre Bakery, 601 Main Ave., 385-0122. Irish music jam session, 12:30 p.m., Irish Embassy…

Local Briefs

La Plata County’s Living with Wildlife Advisory Board will host an evening with Heather Johnson, a researcher with Colorado Parks…

Photos: Chillin’ on the Animas

Hunt on: Find this week’s $20

Each week, Colorado Treasure Hunts hides $20 bills around Durango. This photo shows where this week’s bill is hidden. Each…