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Losing the war on wildfire

National attitude toward fire creates indefensible space

Rangers tread tricky path when deciding to let fires burn

But it’s not always a simple choice between two options. Often, the crew that first responds to a lightning strike…

Suds with buds

Local fire authority touts consolidation ballot measures

The district proposes two ballot measures in November: one that would ask city voters to approve a 15-year contract for…

Ignacio town manager to leave

Lee cites personal reasons, frustrations

Season for Obamacare

time to learn options; free help available for enrollment

Osprey makes a pit stop in Durango for repairs

A U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey is stranded with a gear-box problem at Durango-La Plata County Airport. In this photo…

Health and safety

Stephanie Anderson of Houston helps her son, Matthew, 2, with his helmet at the DEVO Strider Playground on Friday at…

Losing our young

crashes and suicides figure as signal causes

Southern Utes establish sex-offender registry

Registration required by Oct. 1

Herald editor to write blog, stories from Uganda

Maestasdu1-i-syn Her travel and work are part of the International Center for Journalist’s Africa program. The goal of the program…

Affordability scores could benefit FLC

Obama’s plan would reward schools with low tuition

Defective hood system eyed in downtown fire

The fire-suppression system in the hood should have activated once the stove caught fire, said Karola Hanks, fire marshal with…

Local teams scrimmage tonight

Eric Jackson puts members of the freshman offense and defense through their paces during football practice Thursday at Durango High…

Fire scenario moves City Hall to library

Training exercise gives city officials a trial run of disaster plans

‘A sacred mystery’

Lifespan slightly shorter in La Plata County

Setting up a little security shock

Dale Klotz, territory manager for Gallagher Animal Management, makes connections on an electrical fence surrounding beehives in Hermosa during a…

Old flags wave goodbye

comes in mortuary oven

Electronics account for lion’s share of recycling revenue

Fees are attached, such as $3 for game stations, $15 for laptops and $5 for microwaves, according to a fee…

Lightning keeps firefighters busy

causes crews to pull back from small fires for safety

My, what big claws you have!

Gans, left, and Hu watch a black bear from the safety of their home Monday on Junction Street, near Birket…

Herald’s front page earns Top 10 vote

Tuesday’s Top 10 picks had a back-to-school theme. The Herald’s photos of students in elementary, middle and high schools, along…

County permit process gets easier

tape being reduced for one-time special events

City passes moratorium for recreational pot sales

Ann Perkins Parrott, owner of Bookcase in Durango, during a public hearing urged the council to allow sales as early…