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Robert Baer to visit Durango, talk with public

Baerdu1-i-syn Baer is considering a challenge to U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton in 2018. Community members are encouraged to attend the…

Durango senior center to offer picnic

Durango Herald file Entertainment by the Trumpet Geezers will be featured. The cost of lunch will be a suggested donation…

Vallecito couple faces cancer, insurance uncertainty

Federal changes could increase their health coverage costs

From the editor: Work during fellowship will lead Herald’s future

Maestasdu1-i-syn Ten months ago, I took a sabbatical from The Durango Herald to do a journalism fellowship at the University…

Suspected drug kingpin fails to show up for jury trial

Arizona man charged with trafficking meth, heroin and cocaine

Interactive map available for Hermosa Creek management plan

U.S. Forest Service creates application to make commenting easier

Florida Grange to offer free breakfast

Durango Herald file Pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, breakfast burritos and gluten-free waffles will be served. The event is open to…

Workers demolish building for wastewater treatment project

Construction project streaming live online

Street repaving to begin Monday in Durango

Durango Herald file June 26: roadwork will occupy 11th Street between Narrow Gauge Avenue and East Second Avenue.June 27: roadwork…

Turf battle flares at north City Market

Congested parking lot adds produce stand, restricts spots

Chuck-wagon fundraiser to be held at Old Fort

The Journal file Dinner will cost $10 and include chili, cornbread and cobbler prepared in a chuck wagon. The event…

Community support for fire victims ‘overwhelming’

DPD collects household goods, toys, clothing and gift cards

County Clerk and Recorder to close, software trainings offered

du1-i-syn Staff will process recordings submitted by 1:30 p.m. Monday, June 26, before the closure. No recordings will be processed…

Durango Botanical Society to hold tour of county gardens

du1-i-syn Herbal mock cocktails and treats from Mountain Thyme Herbal Society, plein air artists and music will be featured. Garden…

La Plata Quilters to hold ‘A Celebration of Quilts’

Durango Herald file Vendors from Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona will showcase and sell their products. More than 100 quilts…

Photos: ‘Great car’ falls victim to rotted tree

Photo: Vietnam vet helps with renovations at VFW Post

Guy Gervais puts down new carpet tiles on Wednesday at the Durango VFW Post 4031 as the club updates the…

La Plata County commissioners to hold gas pipeline safety meeting

Atmos Energy installs gas line piping along East Third Avenue.Durango Herald file Staff members from the Colorado Oil and Gas…

Section of Rim Trail to close Thursday-Friday

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald For more information, call the Parks and Recreation Department’s park maintenance division at 375-7380.

New Southwest Health medical office building dedicated

New building at hospital campus will hold doctor offices and retail pharmacy

Red spiral marks day of solstice at Fort Lewis College

Hazy skies a result of New Mexico wildfire

Machine blasts gum stains from downtown Durango sidewalks

Business Improvement District buys $10K machine for the job

King II Coal Mine expansion proposal splits crowd

Decision expected in the fall

‘Fill the Cop Car’ to benefit fire victims

Radio fundraiser set for husband of man who died in blaze