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Sunday’s snow expected to give way to clearer skies

A chance of rain returns to forecast for Thursday

Property taxes give fire districts money headaches

Gallagher Amendment gradually reduces homeowners’ tax bill

Oohs & Aahs set to close as owner nears retirement

filled high-end home decor niche

Caption This!: ‘Anti-theft K-9 included with purchase’

Courtesy of Kevin Neadeau<br><br>This week’s photo was submitted by reader Kevin Neadeau. If you have a fun photo for CaptionThis!…

Herald publisher to speak about digital age communications to Rotary Club meeting

du1-i-syn The event is free and open to all. For more information, contact Bruce Rodman at 385-7899. Herald Staff

City Councilor Dean Brookie will announce re-election effort

Brookiedu1-i-syn To follow the campaign, visit www.facebook.com/brookieforcouncil. To volunteer or donate, contact him at 749-3189. Herald Staff

Crashes decrease in Durango’s busy Camino del Rio corridor

expects signals to mitigate Sawyer Drive problem

Durango High student makes Carnegie Hall debut

But for Durango High School student Grace Wilmes, her invitation to perform at one of the world’s most famous venues…

Spooked horse runs into crowd at Silverton skijoring

injured at start line during 8th annual event

Photo: Indivisible

More than 100 people showed up Saturday to Indivisible Durango’s progressive women group’s meeting at the Durango Public Library. Organizers…

AARP to meet Tuesday at senior center

du1-i-syn Greta Kirker, activities and volunteers administrator, will speak about upcoming events at the center and in the community. AARP…

Obamacare repeal could leave Colorado with high Medicaid cost

12,000 La Plata County residents enrolled in benefits

Colorado Discovery Festival showcases careers in science

encourages students to have fun, think about the future

Government offices, agencies will be closed Presidents Day

Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald file La Plata County officesCity of Durango officesPost officesSchools and school administrative officesFederal, state and local courtsAll…

Colorado Senate passes U.S. citizenship bill for peace officers

‘Timing could not be worse,’ Democrat says

Denver talk radio host could visit Durango

SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald filedu1-i-syn Durango is competing as a destination against Cañon City, Steamboat Springs, Vail and Buena Vista. It’s…

Durango man charged with sex assault on child

Blevinsdu1-i-syn Frederick Blevins is accused of touching the girl below the waist while she was being babysat by another adult…

Coloradans take Utah’s lesson on public lands to heart

loses biannual outdoor trade shows with $45M impact

Cortez Parks and Recreation looks for new board members

director seeks possible replacement for Brad Waltman

Photo: Grooming the slope at Chapman Hill

Durango woman charged with ID theft

Suspect arrested numerous times on same charge

Purgatory Resort to hold Teacher Appreciation Day

Durango Herald file A portion of every lift ticket sold Monday will be donated to the La Plata County Teacher…

Mount Allison Grange to host event Sunday

Pine River Times file Participants are asked to bring crackers or a pot of soup to share. For more information,…

Two storms en route for Southwest Colorado

Southerly flow expected to bring showers to Durango