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Top Obama officials to discuss Bears Ears’ protection

Protecting area a concern for groups, tribes

July 12, 2016

Local News

The Blotter

Monday 9 a.m. A suspicious bag was left at the front of the Durango Welcome Center. 12:12 p.m. Someone drove…

July 12, 2016

Local News

Colorado Democrats work to unite around Clinton

Sanders’ endorsement, party leaders hope to bridge divides

July 12, 2016

Local News

Local Briefs

Crow Canyon Archaeological Center will hold a talk on the history of Mata Ortiz ceramics, a demonstration and a pottery…

July 12, 2016

Local News

Wednesday Durango Dayplanner

Community Concerts in the Secret Garden: Pete Giuliani Band, a Spring Creek Horse Rescue benefit show, 5-7:30 p.m., The Rochester…

July 12, 2016

Local News

La Plata County to ask voters for property tax hike

item for roads and bridges to be floated a second time

July 12, 2016

Nation & World

Tribunal rejects China’s expansive South China Sea claims

A plainclothes security person stands on duty outside the Philippines Embassy in Beijing. A tribunal ruled on a case raised…

July 12, 2016

Nation & World

Obama pays tribute to Dallas officers shot in racial attack

Obama spoke near five empty chairs for the white police officers killed last week by a black man seeking vengeance…

July 12, 2016

Local News

Director checks out opening Durango Library on Sundays

Seven-day-a-week service would cost more than $400,000, Irwin says

July 12, 2016

Education

Teacher runs for office to fight Oklahoma education cuts

Grass-roots movement tries to counter attacks on spending

July 12, 2016

Education

At elite schools, history majors don’t have to study America’s past

elite schools, history majors don’t have to learn about nation’s past

July 12, 2016

Education

Education Briefs

Taylor Graham recently graduated from Ithaca College’s School of Communications with a degree in emerging media. The curriculum at Ithaca…

July 12, 2016

Nation & World

Sanders gives Clinton long-awaited endorsement

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. listens as Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks during a rally in Portsmouth, N.H., on Tuesday,…

July 12, 2016

Local News

Pollution-control systems added to Rico Argentine Mine

Upgrades designed to prevent contamination of Dolores River

July 11, 2016

Local News

How I came to fall in love with Mancos

Samantha Simmons throws candy as her brother, A.J., watches during the Mancos Days children’s parade in 2015.Sam Green/The Journal Well,…

July 11, 2016

Local News

Items of interest found in Dylan Redwine search

Sheriff’s office will not disclose details

July 11, 2016

Local News

Suspect in killing of longtime Durango resident keeps his attorney

Stallings, accused in gunshot death of Karen Cugnini, won’t represent himself

July 11, 2016

Local News

Talk about town: Ignacio High student scores silver at national conference

File courtesy of Gabriana Creason<br><br>After winning gold at the state level, Ignacio High School stud Gabby, 16, presented her project,…

July 11, 2016

Local News

The Blotter

Friday 7:55 a.m. Bicyclists were running stop signs at East Third Avenue and 12th Street. It’s a frequent problem. 12:24…

July 11, 2016

Good Earth

Climate change affects distribution of clouds across Earth

Scientists say they have for the first time thoroughly documented one of the most profound planetary changes yet to be…

July 11, 2016

Local News

Bear cubs rescued after mother killed near Dove Creek

and Wildlife plans to rehabilitate and release youngsters

July 11, 2016

Local News

Photo: Light at the end of the canyon

Climbing out of darkness, Kyle Edmondson scales a cliff wall in Cascade Creek on Friday north of Durango.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald

July 11, 2016

Local News

Photo: Long summer days

A bicyclist glides along the Animas River Trail as David Faye practices his slack line technique in Schneider Park on…

July 11, 2016

Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

A gunman killed two bailiffs and injured a deputy sheriff at a county courthouse in St. Joseph, Michigan, authorities said…

July 11, 2016