Local News

McElmo Canyon gets new heirloom fruit trees

Grafting workshops offered to restore orchards

Online survey seeks public’s input on old Montezuma-Cortez High School

force meets, discusses options

‘The man, the myth, the totem twins’

resembles totem pole, wife says

Dan Snowberger frustrated that parents, students fail to see value of standardized tests

do you compare your child’s learning to other students’?

Local Briefs

Marla Luckey will speak to the Rotary Club of Durango at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Strater Hotel, 699 Main…

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.,…

Sunday Durango Dayplanner

Irish music jam session, 12:30 p.m., Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave., 403-1200, www.theirishembassypub.com. Informal Tango Practice & Instructions, 5-7…

Local Briefs

A Go Fund Me account has been set up for Richard Tassey at www.gofundme.com/36vh95pg. He has been unable to work…

EPA appoints Gold King Mine Superfund manager

priorities are water sampling, public outreach

Colorado still fit, but obesity is on the rise

Plata County groups working to encourage healthy eating, preventative care

Gold King Mine spill a wealth of information for Fort Lewis students

accident inspires college research projects

On the hunt

Storm hits mountains, mostly misses Durango

Another storm coming to San Juans on Monday night

Saturday Durango Dayplanner

Volunteer Tax Assistance program will provide income tax return assistance, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds Extension Building, 2500…

Local Briefs

A reception in support of Congressman Scott Tipton will take place at 7 p.m. April 5 at the home of…

Colorado prepares to eliminate barriers for developmentally disabled adults

program would eliminate waiting lists if feds approve

Francisco’s covered walkway on Main Avenue in Durango to stay in place

City, building owners reach agreement on future design

Dove Creek murder trial moved to La Plata County

of venue ordered after mistrial in Dolores County

Liquor joins beer, wine ballot battle to enter Colorado supermarkets

Distillers propose initiative to allow liquor in grocery stores

Women march in Durango to celebrate voting rights

wrapped up Women’s History Month

Rain, snow and t-storms predicted Friday night and Saturday in Durango

to a foot of powder predicted for San Juan Mountains

Lyle McKnight announces bid for La Plata County commissioner

Candidate aims to curtail spending and oppose tax hikes

Q&A With the Candidates The Dolores Election

There are now six candidates for five open board seats after two residents signed up in time to be write-in…

Lightner Creek Mobile Home Park owner ordered to shut down sewage pond

officials say problems ignored for too long