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Heads submerged at annual beer plunge

Some people submerge their heads in a vat of beer to alleviate the stress of the work week. At Snowdown,…

January 27, 2016

Nation & World

Data raises concern about stun gun use

shows Connecticut police more likely to fire when suspect is minority

January 27, 2016

Nation & World

Officials say France wants more Iran sanctions

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says his first visit to Europe since a nuclear accord was signed with several Western countries…

January 27, 2016

Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

McCain WASHINGTON – The chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee assailed Pentagon officials on Wednesday for relying on Russian…

January 27, 2016

Regional News

Colorado historic preservation awards announced

Leadville recognized for turning historic hotel into affordable housing

January 27, 2016

Local News

Ignacio town money missing

Employee arrested after admitting she gambled it away

January 27, 2016

Local News

ATV legislation again drives into Legislature

stands its best chance of passing, as stakeholders come together

January 27, 2016

Local News

Local Briefs

Durango Dharma Center leader Maureen Fallon-Cyr will present a six-week Beginning Meditation class on successive Wednesdays, from 6 to 7:30…

January 27, 2016

Local News

Gold King Mine spill legislation drowns in Colorado Legislature

Measure sought to make it easier to sue federal government

January 27, 2016

Local News

La Plata County considers sales tax ballot question

think road, bridge funding should come from mill levy

January 27, 2016

Local News

Thursday Durango Dayplanner

Durango High Noon Rotary meeting, noon, DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio, www.durangohighnoonrotary.com. Kiwanis Club of Durango, noon, Durango Community…

January 27, 2016

Nation & World

Fed voices concern about global economic pressures

Susan Walsh/Associated Press file photo<br><br>The Federal Reserve, headed by Chair Janet Yellen, issued a statement Wednesday saying it was studying…

January 27, 2016

Local News

Woman injured at Durango rec center settles lawsuit for $10,000

Artwork above climbing wall fell on Durango woman in 2013

January 27, 2016

Local News

Colorado public lands bill could become battleground

as nation watches standoff in Oregon

January 27, 2016

Local News

Culinary arts program shifts after college drops course

Soup Kitchen picks it up

January 27, 2016

Local News

Video: Doughnut eating contest

Tracy Dembrowski, from left, Andy High and Sean Meissner compete Wednesday morning in the Snowdown Doughnut Eating Contest held at…

January 27, 2016

Nation & World

No injuries as fire closes New Orleans’ historic Canal Street

A man watches as firefighters put out a blaze on Canal Street in downtown New Orleans Wednesday.Gerald Herbert/Associated Press The…

January 27, 2016

Nation & World

Police seek end to Ore. standoff

Details unclear about death of armed group member

January 27, 2016

Local News

Oh, fer sure!

38th annual Snowdown begins

January 26, 2016

Local News

Are you ready for Snowdown?

Stay with The Durango Herald this week for coverage – on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, at durangoherald.com and in the daily…

January 26, 2016

Local News

During Snowdown, market forces exact a dear price for prized tickets

president: Turning profit ‘violates spirit of Snowdown’

January 26, 2016

Business

Business Briefs

Durango Fire Protection District has developed a Life Safety Self-Inspection program for businesses identified at ‘low-risk’ for fire and life-safety…

January 26, 2016

Local News

EPA blamed for delay on Superfund in Silverton

Attorney says March deadline ‘still in play’

January 26, 2016

Nation & World

U.S. rethinking its Afghanistan plans

may be needed there for years

January 26, 2016