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Colorado-grown food, farms celebrated in Legislature

Lawmakers also recognize centennial farms

March 16, 2016

Local News

Reaction to Supreme Court nomination splits down party lines

Republicans assail Obama, while Democrats urge GOP to act

March 16, 2016

Local News

40 illegally operating wells ordered shut down in La Plata County

Investigation finds a risk to human health, environment

March 16, 2016

Local News

Fire destroys home southeast of Durango

Plata County man credited with saving occupant

March 16, 2016

Local News

East Third Avenue residents ask for help with traffic

Herald file photo<br><br>On Tuesday, residents from East Third Avenue asked the Durango City Council for help with traffic concerns. The…

March 15, 2016

Local News

3 Southwest Coloradoans win fire mitigation awards

The National Fire Mitigation Award is authorized by four firefighting agencies: the International Association of Fire Chiefs, the National Association…

March 15, 2016

Local News

Tracking black bears

Researchers are learning how towns change bear behavior, populations

March 15, 2016

Local News

Durango City Council delays hearings on affordable housing

On Tuesday, the Durango City Council delayed two public hearings on policies meant to encourage affordable housing.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald file…

March 15, 2016

Nation & World

Clinton defeats Sanders in Florida, Ohio and North Carolina

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton attends a rally Tuesday in West Palm Beach, Fla. Clinton won Florida, Ohio and North…

March 15, 2016

Nation & World

Trump tops Rubio in Florida, falls to Kasich in Ohio

Senator from Florida drops out of race

March 15, 2016

Business

Sluggish retail sales cast pall on consumer spending

On Tuesday the Commerce Department reported retail sales for February declined 0.1 percent. In addition, revisions to January turned what…

March 15, 2016

Local News

Newspaper nooks available at Durango Public Library

Tablets preloaded with subscriptions from three papers

March 15, 2016

Local News

Unpaid bills contributed to Steaming Bean Coffee Co. closure

Contractors say makeover leaves behind unpaid tabs

March 15, 2016

Local News

Gardner sees economic benefits of driverless cars in Colorado

Senator sees opportunity to reduce ski-area traffic

March 15, 2016

Local News

Mancos marshal candidates meet with town citizens

Joe Roberts, Jason Spruell and Ken Underwood are in the running for marshal in Mancos. Town trustees will appoint one…

March 15, 2016

Local News

The Blotter

Monday 10 a.m. A woman driving a red Toyota Echo reported colliding with a parked truck near Bennett Street and…

March 15, 2016

Local News

Wednesday Durango Dayplanner

Fort Lewis College Women’s Lacrosse vs. Oklahoma Baptist, 3 p.m., Ray Dennison Memorial Field, FLC. Arts and Entertainment DAC Brown…

March 15, 2016

Local News

Skier visits up across Colorado

season snow holds up during dry period in 2016

March 15, 2016

Local News

Local Briefs

Durango Elks Lodge No. 507 will serve traditional Irish meals on Thursday: Lunch will be served from noon to 2…

March 15, 2016

Nation & World

World Briefs

BRUSSELS – Police found a man dead when they stormed a house in Brussels at the end of a major…

March 15, 2016

Nation & World

Obama administration loosens more restrictions on Cuba ahead of trip

could allow more Cubans to play professional sports in U.S.

March 15, 2016

Nation & World

Moscow’s drawdown in Syria sends a strong message to Assad

urges Assad to work harder toward peace

March 15, 2016

Business

Apple News is now open to publishers of all sizes

Carolyn Kaster/Associated Press file<br><br>Apple announced Tuesday that starting this week, the company will allow small- and medium-sized publishers to post…

March 15, 2016

Business

Trump’s brand thrives

Whether or not his steaks’ are for sale

March 15, 2016