Local News

Bennet welcomes final crowdfunding rules

to help businesses raise funds online

Durango’s sewer rate to increase by 25 percent

The increase is the result of adjustments needed after 20 years of no rate increases. If the approval does not…

‘Fall back’ good time to change batteries

Durango Fire recommends checking both your smoke, carbon-monoxide detectors

Former La Plata County Sheriff takes town administration in Silverton

town administrator takes on divided town

Canyons of the Ancients National Monument grazing discussed

highlights chasm between ranchers, environmentalists

Stakeholders focus on Animas

New-found attention to river’s health called ‘silver lining’

Colorado lawmakers pursue mine cleanup bill

Bennet, Gardner and Tipton seek to pass good Samaritan legislation

Local Briefs

Seniors who have questions about Medicare supplements are invited to attend a free seminar from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.…

Dayplanner Monday

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.,…

Undead prove tame in Durango’s Halloween midnight zombie march

Thousands of costumed revelers march at midnight on Main Avenue

Ballantine Communications Inc. launches DGO in Durango area

arts and entertainment weekly magazine distributed on Thursdays

Future uncertain for Island Cove residents

“We were all so shocked when the news hit,” said Cody Reinheimer, a resident since 2010 who is also the…

Dayplanner Sunday

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

More candy!

Andy Funk, left, Stu Hollister, center, and Megan Funk watch Dylan Funk, 6, and Harley Funk, 3, run off for…

Sheldon raises more than Stahnke in School District 9-R race

director’s seat to be filled Tuesday

Along came a spider

Man airlifted after injury in horse fall northeast of Durango

‘Rescue happened so fast’

Riverhouse Children’s Center in Durango to expand enrollment

care adds 14 spots to meet demand

Island Cove Park mobile home property for sale

Potential developers show interest in high-density residential use

Bennet supports limits on standardized tests

President asks states to do away with some assessments

The Blotter

Thursday 9:03 a.m. Juveniles were smoking marijuana at Rank Park, 149 E. 22nd Street. 12:14 p.m. A vehicle drove off…

Ready for Halloween

The cyclists at the roundabout on Florida Road carry jack-o’-lanterns Friday for Halloween. Trick-or-treaters can expect clear and cool weather…

Is a ghost haunting the Grand Imperial in Silverton?

Renovation sparks rise in paranormal activity at Silverton hotel

Train numbers up despite Gold King Mine spill

‘Press Car’ tour focuses on health of Animas River