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Pine River Library to hold herb walk

The walk will be led by herbalists Kate Brunner, Kate Husted and Zita Xavier, and attendees will learn how to…

Calendar for Aug. 14-18

Prayers for our Children, all-day event, Christian Science Reading Room, 1166 East Third Ave. Mayor’s Youth Advisory Commission fall-kickoff meeting,…

Montezuma County seeks Sand Canyon parking solution

Parking at the Sand Canyon trailhead.The Journal The trailhead’s uneven, slickrock surface is often overrun with vehicles and horse trailers,…

Senior Center to host picnic

Kirk James will perform live music. Lunch cost is a suggested donation of $4 for seniors 60 and older and…

Mesa Verde migration to New Mexico gets new evidence

Genetic study of domestic turkeys shows a path south

Silverton Innovation Expo to explore mining issues

Hosted by Mountain Studies Institute, the event will bring together industry representatives, government agencies, scientists, nonprofits and citizens to explore…

Photo: Durangoans respond to Charlottesville violence

About 20 to 30 people gathered at Santa Rita Park on Sunday to rally in solidarity with protests in Charlottesville,…

County fair wraps up events on Sunday

Keanna Smith of Ignacio checks on Mestari, her grand champion market steer, on Saturday.Melanie Brubaker Mazur/Pine River Times “The judge…

Durango mountain biker struck and killed by lightning on Sunday

John Huisjen was riding near the Lizard Head Wilderness

Rangers, volunteers confront bear activity in Mesa Verde

Volunteer education campaign to begin in park

Colorado Parks and Wildlife tells livestock owners to protect hay from wildlife

Elk and deer will eat hay reserves during winter

Caption This!: ‘Call the fire department; there’s a cat stuck in a tree’

Courtesy of Jamila Gulec The second-place caption was, “When I eat the ones that smell like weed, my hip pain…

Demolition Derby carnage draws large crowd

Winning car was dedicated to fallen Blue Angels pilot

Does Durango need a new water treatment plant?

Residents paying for Lake Nighthorse facility, but no construction timeline set

Durango School District to implement gender-neutral bathrooms

Parent pushed for changes to accommodate her gender non-conforming child

Photos: Ribbons piling up at the La Plata County Fair

Money stolen from Bread bakery irks employees

Some quitting after tips were reduced to compensate

Burn-out operations increase fire to 407 acres in HD Mountains

Favorable weather allows crews to torch overgrown forest near Bayfield

Mancos to host local appraisals

Courtesy of Kelly Kilgoredu1-i-syn Six appraisers will be available to assess the value of general antiques, such as historic and…

Community walk to raise awareness about mental illness, suicide

Those who have been affected by mental illness and suicide and people who want to learn more are welcome to…

Dog owners descend on Dolores

Hundreds of dogs compete

Promising new technology cleans mine wastewater near Silverton

Texas-based company uses innovative technique

Celebration of life to be held for Jeff Deitch

Deitchdu1-i-syn The event will include stories and screenings of some of Deitch’s best acting, directing and writing moments. Attendees are…

Heath education center to hold open house in Durango

The event is open to the public. To attend, call Karen Rider at 426-4284 or email [email protected].