Local News

King II Coal Mine permit may be approved next week

hearing for King II Coal pushed to March 2

Sanders to make Colorado stop ahead of caucus

Clinton, Sanders vie Tuesday in split state

Woman involved in pursuit to face charges early next week

report suspect being held at Durango mental health facility

Dozens join Winter Bike to Work Day

Local Briefs

The Durango Botanical Society has some remaining openings in the docent class that begins March 5 at the Durango Public…

Complaint filer scolded at hearing for Durango school board member

wearies of criminal accusations during administrative case hearing

Bayfield schools seek $8.5M construction grant

enrollment rising, old, unsuitable school now used for classrooms

Durango mother who turned on gas in suicide/murder attempt graduates court program

Xahuentitla-Flores successfully completes terms of probation

Parcels in HD Mountains available for oil, gas leases

selling 6,137 acres for gas, oil

Friday Durango Dayplanner

“Obedience, Conformity, Apathy … ‘It’s All Good!’” and “Ink & Wax: Intimate Surface Dimensions,” opening reception, 5-7 p.m., Durango Arts…

Mancos marshal finalists named

Residents can meet 3 candidates March 10

Snowpack experts not concerned about unseasonably warm weather in Southwest

February drier than usual in Durango

Fort Lewis College students to hold vigil for Trayvon Martin

Students to honor death of 17-year old high school student Friday

Health department offers tips for Animas River recreation

temperatures have recreationists eyeing river

The Blotter

Wednesday 7:14 p.m. Two women were fighting in the 3500 block of West Second Avenue. 7:46 p.m. Someone called police…

Energy grievances raise suspicions in Colorado

Residents question state oil and gas commission’s priorities when dealing with complaints

La Plata County judge proposes special court for repeat DUI offenders

program would provide intense supervision, rewards for good behavior

La Plata County code enforcement expands with economy

Building permit increase precipitates need for new enforcement officer

Durango developer gets variance to build townhomes on Florida

Construction expected to begin this summer

Future of Animas River Stakeholders Group uncertain

Mine-cleanup organization could dissolve with Silverton Superfund approval

Cowboy Poetry favorite Jeneve Mitchell on ‘American Idol’

At 15, Jeneve Rose Mitchell is taking “American Idol” by storm. Locals who have watched the Crawford native grow up…

La Plata County commissioners press EPA for mine spill answers

fails to provide specifics on reimbursements, long-term monitoring

Bill requiring compensation for fracking bans dies in Colorado Legislature

Democrats kill measure in House panel party-line vote

Water restored to northern Durango after contractor cuts line

could be cloudy