Local News

Quest leads to Smithsonian magazine

More than one-third of soldiers in the Civil War died, and many more returned physically disabled or fighting what now…

Registration open for coed volleyball and men’s basketball

The deadline to register for coed volleyball and men’s basketball at the Durango Recreation Center is Jan. 14. Games will…

Mesa Verde on heritage site lists

Mesa Verde National Park was named one of 22 world heritage sites in the United States by the National Park…

City departments explain what they do

Joann Nevils, a Durango Library assistant, helps Durango businessman Ron Corkish navigate through a library search.JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file photo…

17 vehicles towed for snow removal

Towing companies, operating on a rotating basis, contract with the city for the service. Retrieving a vehicle the next day…

A lingering cold

Snow squalls and cold appear to be the new norm for the Durango area, at least through Thursday. A pedestrian…

State leaders talk police tensions

roundtable aims to bring sides together over racial issues

From tree to mulch

Could this principal win state honor?

backing for Animas Valley leader

Local Briefs

“Don’t Spill the Beans” New Year’s Eve Party will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Marvel Grange, 217…

Dayplanner Tuesday

Lisa Blue Trio, 2:30 p.m., Purgy’s, 1 Skier Place, www.durangomountainresort.com. Terry Rickard, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.,…

The Blotter

Monday 12:39 a.m. A woman from the 5800 block of Main Avenue reported her credit card had been stolen. 5:10…

T-Mobile eyes improving Bayfield service

The tower will go before the La Plata County Planning Commission on Jan. 8, and construction should start several months…

Animas Brewing Co. opens doors

The brewery at 1560 East Second Ave. opened Saturday.Courtesy of Animas Brewing Co. The brewery is located at 1560 East…

Buses to Grand Junction canceled Monday, Tuesday

Road Runner bus service between Durango and Grand Junction has been canceled for Monday and Tuesday.JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file photo…

Coffee, homemade pastries = success?

bake their own goods to establish personality

Building future Olympians?

Promoters of Durango youth climbing event aim high

A winter chill hits

could hit later this week

Get out there for ‘First Day Hikes’ on Jan. 1

A New Year’s Day hike, sponsored by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. at the…

Dayplanner Monday

Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County, 2750 Main Ave., $5, 259-0385.…

Fire reported on Florida Road

pipe likely to blame

3 house fires keep firefighters busy

injuries reported

A raise for Durangoans?

Minimum-wage debate gains interest with proposed state bill

Don’t get caught out in the cold

prepared and ‘plan ahead’ if you’re heading into the outdoors