Local News Councilors approve half-cent tax question Durango’s supporters cheer sales taxation for parks, recreation and trail projects February 3, 2015
Local News Duck sashimi! Just before 8 a.m., workers at Mercury witnessed an episode of “Wild Kingdom” right outside their headquarters along the Animas… February 3, 2015
Local News Local Briefs The Bureau of Reclamation’s Western Colorado Area Office announced the postponement of the negotiation meeting scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Friday… February 3, 2015
Local News Medical marijuana gets a physical Dr. Larry Wolk, executive director and chief medical officer for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, told state… February 3, 2015
Local News Dayplanner Wednesday Kiwanis of the Narrow Gauge meeting, 6:45-7:30 a.m., Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave., 375-0079. Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and… February 3, 2015
Local News The Blotter Monday 1:10 p.m. Two women were arrested for shoplifting at Walmart, 1155 South Camino del Rio. 6:33 p.m. An intoxicated… February 3, 2015
Local News Rep. Tipton introduces wildfire-prevention bill Measure gives locals more sway in fuels-reduction February 3, 2015
Local News Running it off A midday runner enjoys sunny skies Tuesday on west Ninth Street as a delivery truck makes its way to south… February 3, 2015
Local News Parks and Wildlife meeting here March 18 Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the agency in charge of hunting, is formulating a new strategic plan.Sam Green/Cortez Journal file photo… February 3, 2015
Local News 74 race for fun at Wolf Creek A snowboarder makes his way to the lifts at the bottom of Wolf Creek ski area earlier this season.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango… February 3, 2015
Local News Father of robbery suspect held on $100,000 bail tells police he planned robbery February 3, 2015
Local News Senate advances renewable-energy rollback Democrats say standards will lower prices – over time February 3, 2015
Local News Fender bender slows traffic on Camino A rear-end accident blocked traffic about 1:45 p.m. Tuesday near 14th Street on Camino del Rio.Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald February 3, 2015
Local News ‘Love, your Library’ The Pine River Library will host a “Love, Your Library” celebration from 1-4 p.m. Sunday.Courtesy of Pine River Library Come… February 3, 2015
Local News Community college hosts free tax preparation Free tax preparation will be offered by Internal Revenue Service-certified students and volunteers from Southwest Colorado Community College and Fort… February 3, 2015
Local News Morning crash avoids traffic Members of the Durango Fire Protection District transport a driver involved in a single vehicle crash to a waiting ambulance… February 3, 2015
Local News On top of the worlds trail users, spectators intertwined with skiing’s Super Bowl February 2, 2015
Local News Pine River Valley Bank reaches a merger National Bank Holdings Corp. partners with Bayfield operation February 2, 2015
Local News Gun measures, again, take center stage Testimony heard on efforts to rollback gun control February 2, 2015
Local News Colo. GOP criticizes president’s budget Republicans call the proposal ‘same tired, failed policies’ February 2, 2015
Local News On the edge of history James Meyer, right, and Ron Nance, with 4 Corners Roofing, replace the roof of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge… February 2, 2015
Local News App designed for kids’ adventure safety A new storybook app for kids called Mountain Mountain Rangers is designed to encourage safe outdoors adventures.Courtesy of Erin McCrea… February 2, 2015