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Three local high school students will talk about their experiences at a recent Rotary World Peace Conference at the meeting…

Tuesday Durango Dayplanner

“Lunch & Lights” workshop, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at La Plata Electric Association’s Durango headquarters, 45 Stewart St. (Bodo Industrial Park).…

Heavy snow possible in San Juans, chain laws in effect on some passes

Fast-moving Pacific storm headed for Colorado

You’re not off the hook with a deferred judgment in La Plata County

might get a pass on conviction, but the crime remains publicly noted

Report details last week’s massive avalanche north of Silverton

‘amazingly unharmed’ in Red Mountain Pass slide

Montezuma sheriff ups livestock inspections

says effort a preventative measure to deter thefts

Cortez OKs outdoor dining

Opening of Sunflower Theatre prompts rule’s adoption

Rollover off U.S. Highway 550 results in minor injuries

3 adults, 1 child in car in Sunday morning accident

27-year-old plans to challenge U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton

Carbondale man mounts primary campaign against well-known Republican lawmaker

Local Briefs

Students and workers from STEM3 TRIO Student Support Services at Fort Lewis College will host a community service day Saturday…

Monday Durango Dayplanner

Sunrise Yoga adult classes, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., $5, Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County, 2750 Main…

‘Puppy napsack’

Durango Herald reader Kim Morton sent in this photo of 9-week-old puppy Charlie taking a quick nap while hiking in…

Study shows public land is good for rural areas in the West

Personal income rising faster in counties with more areas owned by state, federal governments

Bayfield branding effort begins

sets aside $22,500 to develop unified brand

Owners of Francisco’s spar with city over veranda on building

Planners say facade has no historical significance

Colorado state senator from Durango pushes for wildfire mitigation

Gov. Hickenlooper zeroed out fire-reduction funding in budget proposal for upcoming year

Grants help expand child care in Southwest Colorado

Employee shortage remains a challenge

New pot grow may sprout in Mancos

in lieu of open space could be reduced

‘Our little black secret’

Colorado’s African American infants die three times more often than white infants

Ice capades

Local Briefs

The Colorado Sixth Judicial District Problem Solving Courts will host a public meeting to discuss the possible establishment of a…

Sunday Durango Dayplanner

Durango Elks Lodge Veterans Committee will serve breakfast, 9-11 a.m. $6/$5, Durango Elks Lodge, 901 East Second Ave. Arts and…

Niece of MLK applies civil rights message to unborn in Durango speech

King delivers pro-life message

Possible stabbing southwest of Durango considered ‘superficial’

Sheriff’s deputies investigating early Saturday incident between brothers