Local News

La Plata Electric Association will not increase rates for 2018

Board meeting approved rates for co-op, Tri-State

Positions available on county boards, commissions

La Plata County residents encouraged to apply

Purgatory Resort to open Saturday despite warm weather

52nd season will kick off with celebration, including live music

Miller Middle School student’s death ruled accidental

11-year-old died of asphyxiation

Power restored to more than 1,120 customers in Archuleta County

Power lost early Wednesday morning

Durango Photography Club will hold show-and-tell Thursday

The meeting will encourage participants to share tips, show gear, talk about the best and worst devices and applications, demonstrate…

Silverton gets its first avalanche rescue dog in decades

As more people venture into backcountry, golden retriever’s role will be valuable for saving lives

City likely to raise sewer, trash and recycling rates next year

Combined, increases would be 5.26 percent

The Blotter

du1-i-syn Tuesday 2:24 a.m. A man reported that a police officer harassed him in the 1800 block of Main Avenue.…

Education Foundation to hold event, thank supporters

The event will include appetizers by Hot Tomatoes Cafe, and wine, beer and soft drinks from the arts center. To…

Forest Service appeals federal judge’s decision on Village at Wolf Creek

Ruling found agency acted ‘contrary to law’

Patricia Shadell remembered by friends and family at vigil

Well-liked DEVO mountain biking coach died by suicide Monday

La Plata County to receive backlog for oil and gas royalties

BP American agrees to pay $322,154

Durango to offer community Thanksgiving

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald Take-out meals will be available after 1:30 p.m. Those who want to donate a pie are asked…

‘Arrive Alive’ tour to visit Cortez

Courtesy of UNITE Corporation The event, sponsored by Dolores County and Students Tackling Unhealthy Decisions, will include a high-tech simulator,…

Marvel Grange to hold ‘A Taste of Marvel’

du1-i-syn Local artists and craft-people are welcome to bring items to put on display, and those who can sing, dance,…

Annual ‘Great Decisions’ discussions start Jan. 30

More than 75 community members attended last year’s series

Southwest Rides offers door-to-door service in La Plata County

Nonprofit provides free rides to those who qualify

Kiwanis to hear about Africa

du1-i-syn Ron Garst, a retired provost for the National Intelligence University, will give a talk about Africa, according to the…

Residents share ideas for art in Durango medians

City plans to involve community in selecting concepts

Suffering soil may cause city to make changes to organic parks program

Lack of nitrogen puts turf in poor condition

November 13, 2017

Montezuma County, BLM may team up for Sand Canyon solution

Large crowds create hazard at popular trailhead

November 13, 2017