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Downtown Durango panhandling survey pitches ideas – some unique, some possibly illegal

ACLU says some suggestions violate First Amendment

Durango Public Library seeks nominees for award

du1-i-syn Inspired in large measure by the lifetime support of Beverly Darmour, a longtime board member, the board is now…

Escalante Middle School student found dead

Durango School District 9R offers resources for families

Photos: Accessibility coming to Narrow Gauge sidewalk

Area tourism office to host spring briefing

du1-i-syn Elizabeth Cartier, doctorate student at University of Massachusetts and lecturer at Arizona State University, Lake Havasu City, will present…

Durango to honor National Day of Prayer

du1-i-syn The event is free and open to all. For more information about National Day of Prayer, visit www.nationaldayofprayer.org.

Luxury RV resort near Purgatory on hold after contract dispute

Disagreement on land sale delays planned public meetings

Medicare seminar to be offered at public library

du1-i-syn Attendees will review the program, learn why a supplement is needed, determine coverages and choose a plan. Moore will…

Turtle Lake Refuge to hold Dandelion Festival

SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald file Music, vendors, local food, activities for kids, a maypole dance, beer garden, thrift store and a…

Rotary Club to hear China adventure story

du1-i-syn Darrah Blackwater, administrator at Sunshine Stay at Home Care and a 2013 Fort Lewis College graduate, will speak about…

State Democrats reject compromise on hospital fee

Attempt to spare hospitals a $264 million cut in limbo

Newspaper delivery delayed Monday in some areas

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald Circulation staff is delivering papers in Edgemont Highlands and in areas northeast and north of Durango, and…

Durango woman, 22, found dead at home

Former Bayfield High School student was a cheerleader, held several jobs

Couple in their 90s finds love on the bus

Special relationship develops through lunch dates

Proposed townhomes on College Drive face hurdle

Developer and city at odds over development rights

Deadlines for health insurance companies announced

Public release of 2018 plans, premiums

Stabbing victim uncooperative in police investigation

Man found stabbed near McDonald’s on Thursday

Spraying of various locations in Durango to continue

The herbicides that will be used are called 2-4-D Amine and Perspective, and applications are conducted to improve the quality…

Calendar for May 1 – May 5

Board of County Commissioners discussion time, 8:30 p.m., La Plata County Administration Building, 1101 East Second Ave., 382-6210, www.co.laplata.co.us. Four…

Caption This!: ‘Remember when’

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Questions mount around bill to raise fees for hunting, fishing

Measure would allow Parks and Wildlife to gradually increase fees by up 50 percent

Residents, visitors reminded of commercial loading zones

Durango Herald file Signs that display the hours of restriction, generally 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday, have…

Highway 145 survey work rescheduled

Durango Herald file The survey is part of a study being conducted on sections of Highway 145 prone to falling…

Yoga classes offered to community

du1-i-syn Gentle yoga is suited for seniors, those who are new to yoga and those who want to relax and…