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Part of Animas River Trail closed this week

Trail users should exercise caution when using the Animas River Trail in this area. For more information, contact the Parks…

Durango Sunday Dayplanner

Recycle used cooking oil/grease, free, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Durango Wastewater Treatment Plant, located near Santa Rita Park at 105 South…

First-timers ride Durango & Silverton train to cut fresh Christmas trees

On Saturday, she got her wish as the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad’s second annual Christmas tree train expedition…

NASA to study around Silverton as part of satellite development

Developing satellite for snow observation

State park system feels budget woes with increased visitation

talking about problems during series of meetings across Colorado

Hundreds gather for lighting of Durango’s Christmas Tree

Mr. and Mrs Claus delight children as tree sparkles in Buckley Park

Black Friday sales draw eager Durango shoppers

sales expected to climb locally, nationally

Ignacio residents brace for higher sewer, water rates

questions if Southern Ute tribe is charging fairly

St. Columba Christmas Bazaar will be Dec. 3

Durango Herald file More than 35 local craftspeople will be selling their goods, including stained glass, jewelry, quilts and wreaths.…

Snowdown Follies auditions will be held Dec. 3, Dec. 7

In 2016, Rebecca Gilbert, left, and Dave Imming perform during the Snowdown Follies at the Durango Arts Center.Durango Herald file…

Durango stores to offer ‘Be Local Coupon Book’

Durango Herald file Each year, the book offers local businesses an opportunity to tell their stories to the community. The…

Nominate nurses for Nightingale Luminary Awards

Durango Herald file Nominations can be submitted at www.swcahec.org. The deadline is Dec. 10. For more information, call 375-3250.

Hooded bandit robs Serious Texas in north Durango

releases images of suspect

Boy Scouts build dog-training course for La Plata County Search and Rescue

Obstacles will help search-and-rescue dogs develop skills

Despite the rise of the internet, retail sales robust in La Plata, Montezuma counties

Durango, Cortez regional retail winners

Mesa Verde Country plans luminaria event

Verde National Park canceled its popular event

Photo: Who cares about caloric intake?

Seniors invited to join job training program

du1-i-syn The Senior Community Service Employment Program seeks low-income unemployed seniors 55 years and older to participate in their paid…

Dancing Spirit Community Arts Center to host soup fundraiser Dec. 2 in Ignacio

The Dancing Spirit Community Arts Center at 755 Goddard Avenue in Ignacio is a venue for the performing arts, and…

Trail-use restrictions in effect Dec. 1

Annual seasonal trail-use restrictions for the new McPhee Overlook Trail (FS Trail No. 155) will go into effect on Thursday…

Snow arrives, and two llamas remain missing above Vallecito Reservoir

remains thrifty, tough natives of the Andes are still alive

Durango’s popular Thanksgiving tradition, the community meal, keeps on satisfying

At least 1,200 gathered at the La Plata County Fairgrounds on Thursday for the 30th annual Durango Community Thanksgiving Dinner,…

Durango Adult Education Center provides students in need with housing

Thanks to a $75,000 grant from the Daniels Fund and an assist from Housing Solutions of the Southwest, the center…

Sheriff plans to address escapes from Montezuma courts

security to be improved