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Senior center to offer ‘matter-of-balance’ classes

du1-i-syn The class will meet from 12:45 to 2:45 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday through May 30, at Durango/La Plata…

Durango to conduct spring elm-tree-root injections

du1-i-syn A contract company will do the injections, which will target the insect European elm scale and leaf roller aphids.…

Commissioner Lachelt to hold public office hours

Lacheltdu1-i-syn Lachelt urges residents to visit and provide their input about issues that face the county and the surrounding region.…

Dog bowls face scrutiny in downtown Durango

Woman who tripped wins lawsuit for $225,000

U.S. Highway 160-Sawyer Drive intersection to change

New configuration to be safer for drivers

City sales tax collections slip in March

First quarter collections bolstered by marijuana sales

BID backs strict panhandling laws, greater police presence

Police chief plans community engagement team

Photo: Osprey’s sale draws a crowd in Cortez

Ignacio man not guilty of assault, child abuse

Defendant was suspected of hitting child, fighting her defender

Community invited to seventh annual Caregiver Conference

Durango Herald file Session topics will include: The Caregiver and Senior Resource Fair and lunch from 10 a.m. to 1…

Event planned to support victims of sexual violence

Community invited to attend event at Smiley Building

Drivers beware: Spring means wildlife is crossing roads

du1-i-syn Drivers should be extra cautious during the spring, when high numbers of wildlife-vehicle collisions occur. “Our maintenance personnel are…

At session’s end, Legislature touts progress on multiple issues

Lawmakers already looking toward next year

Southwest Colorado lawmakers put rural concerns above party politics

Transportation bill cited as biggest disappointment of session

Suicide prevention summit draws hundreds

Event kicks off community’s long-term response

Man suspected of photographing up woman’s skirt in Durango

Incident occurred Saturday at Walmart

Shimmy Mob to participate in World Belly Dance Day

du1-i-syn The team will dance at these times and locations: 11 a.m., Durango Farmers Market, in the parking lot of…

Author, justice to speak at Pine River Library

HobbsPhoto by Marc Piscotty Hobbs lives in Denver and spends time in Southwest Colorado. He practiced environmental, transportation, land-use and…

Bank robbery suspect caught near Hesperus

Man leads law enforcement on chase from Aztec

Mail carriers to accept food donations May 13

du1-i-syn Community members can leave donations of non-perishable goods next to their mailboxes before mail is delivered that day. Letter…

Cellphone tower in Animas Valley up for vote Tuesday

Neighbors say 104-foot tower affects view, property values

Season opens Saturday for Durango Farmers Market

Durango Herald file The market will be open every Saturday through Oct. 28 at the same location. In October, the…

Western Excelsior fire traced to faulty fan

No sprinkler system in building; fire inspections weren’t required

Fort Lewis College to hold lecture and discussion about Electoral College

du1-i-syn Political science professor Michael Dichio will present a background talk to explain why the Electoral College was included in…