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Cortez study reveals sinkhole near Seventh Street sewer line

Engineer says solutions would be expensive

Repairs to limit traffic lanes Tuesday near Sonic

du1-i-syn Both lanes are expected to reopen by Tuesday evening, after repairs and trench backfill are complete. An asphalt patch…

Hesperus woman charged with more than 100 counts of animal cruelty

Authorities seized animals from property in southwestern La Plata County

The Blotter

du1-i-syn Sunday 12:11 p.m. A woman reported being assaulted overnight at the homeless camp behind the Durango Tech Center. 2:27…

M-CHS freshman wins national ATV racing championship

Noah Harris won 250cc production class in WORCS

Colorado Department of Transportation providing fresh start for parolees

du1-i-syn The Colorado Department of Transportation, in conjunction with the Colorado Department of Corrections and the Center for Employment Opportunities,…

Forest travel plan released for Rico-West Dolores

Motorcycle trails reduced; timing restrictions added

Mancos Public Library refinances building bonds

Lower interest rates will reduce district’s annual tab

Bayfield football historian Dan Ford the ‘Voice of the Wolverines’

Books, detailed records of Four Corners sports community are unmatched

Winter recreation focus for San Juan County economic development coordinator

As San Juan County economic development coordinator, Melanie Russek plans to increase the number of winter visitors and year-round residents…

Montezuma-Cortez School District is ‘off the clock’

After eight years on state’s ‘hot list,’ district rises to ‘improvement’ status

CSU Extension gets new advisory committee

Rewrite of rules aims to clear up management of county fair, 4H program

Dogs rescued in seizure get much-needed grooming

Local groomer says canines’ conditions were worst she’s ever seen

Plant a tree as a gift for the forest this season

People who are seeking gift ideas or ways to give back this holiday season are encouraged to donate to the…

Cast and crew of ‘Noises Off’ keep audience laughing

M-CHS drama club closes performances of fall play

Snowdown Follies audition details released

Durango Herald file<br><br>Chorus line members strut their stuff during the 2013 Snowdown Follies on Tuesday at the Durango Arts Center.…

Caption This!: ‘The price of the parking ticket was offset by a free lunch – everyone wins!’

Courtesy of Tia Patterson Durango Herald Facebook reader Kevin Aten sent in this week’s winning Caption This! headline: “The price…

Durangoans gather for Survivors of Suicide Loss Day

‘You are allowed to experience whatever emotions come to you today,’ counselor says

Purgatory opens for the season

Resort offered both skiing and mountain biking Saturday

Durango to observe Transgender Day of Remembrance

Unitarian church will host Sunday evening service

Anonymous hotline sees increase in calls from students

Kids can report bullying, suicide threats to Safe2Tell Colorado

Durango-area Thanksgiving closures announced

du1-i-syn Nov. 20-24: Durango School District 9-R schools; Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary branch library, 11274 Highway 140, Hesperus; Sunnyside Elementary…

Ticket information for Durango High School’s playoff football game against Erie

La Plata County officials seize about 110 animals for alleged cruelty

Lengthy investigation leads to search warrant