News

Details emerge in marijuana heist that turned deadly

to decide if case against Alvin Flores can proceed

September 8, 2016

Nation & World Briefs

DENVER – Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson is taking heat for flubbing a question about how he would handle the…

September 8, 2016

Nation & World

Despite Katrina lessons, flood plan in Louisiana shows gaps

In this Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016, photo, Danielle Blount kisses her 3-month-old baby, Ember, as she feeds her while they…

September 8, 2016

Nation & World

Forum puts focus on how Clinton is judged

Clinton says Trump faces less scrutiny

September 8, 2016

Local News

Durango police chief announces retirement

Spratlen to step down at the end of this month

September 8, 2016

Local News

GOP hopes Iran nuclear deal will hurt Michael Bennet

Attempts made to keep state’s lackluster U.S. Senate race competitive

September 8, 2016

Local News

Athletes to End Alzheimer’s hosting walk/run

The Sacred Hula Dancers will perform a sendoff, and Batucada and the Dan Higby Band will play with Cannon on…

September 8, 2016

Local News

Nonprofits receive funds from concert series

The awarded organizations are The Riverhouse Children’s Center, Growing Partners of Southwest Colorado, Spring Creek Horse Rescue, Women’s Resource Center,…

September 8, 2016

Local News

Vandals strike Democratic campaign signs

officials remind residents of rules

September 8, 2016

Local News

Governor appoints district court, county judges

Federal prosecutor Todd Norvell to fill open position

September 8, 2016

Local News

True West Rodeo to commemorate 9/11

will benefit first responder and veteran groups

September 8, 2016

Education

Durango High School seeks donations to Demon Cares

Demon Cares Closet offers clothes, school supplies and toiletries to students.Durango Herald file Community members may donate new or lightly…

September 8, 2016

Nation & World

Applications for unemployment benefits slip

Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits the last week of August, another sign the U.S. job market remains healthy despite…

September 8, 2016

Nation & World

EU’s Tusk tells Britain to start Brexit talks soon

European Council President Donald Tusk told British Prime Minister Theresa May that her country should quickly begin formal negotiations to…

September 8, 2016

Local News

Ballot takes shape as election deadlines approach

local items on this year’s ballot

September 8, 2016

Local News

Animas High School students learn trust, collaboration on rope course

Exercise builds teamwork, trust

September 7, 2016

Local News

Snowdown poster unveiling, kickoff planned

There will be a viewing of the official poster by 2017 Snowdown Artist Shan Wells, as well as appetizers, a…

September 7, 2016

Nation & World

House plans vote to impeach IRS chief

says members will be able to decide issue on their own

September 7, 2016

Regional News

Colorado gets another cannabis first: Certified hemp seed

In this Oct. 5, 2013, photograph, volunteers harvest hemp during the first known harvest of the plant in more than…

September 7, 2016

Local News

Big money pours into Colorado ballot issue campaigns

Proponents of life-ending medication for the terminally ill report $4.5 million

September 7, 2016

Nation & World

Louisiana flooding tied to global warming

Study: Climate change raised odds of heavy rains

September 7, 2016

Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

Navy Capt. James Kirk, skipper of the USS Zumwalt, praised his crew Wednesday as the Navy’s newest destroyer left Bath…

September 7, 2016

Good Earth

Prescribed burn in Cat Creek Road area

SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald file<br><br>Southern Ute Agency Fire Management is planning a prescribed burn Monday through Friday in the Garcia Canyon/Round…

September 7, 2016

Good Earth

National Solar Tour to highlight Durango homes

The American Solar Energy Society’s National Solar Tour will feature a Durango-area solar home tour from 10 a.m. to 5…

September 7, 2016