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Sunday 8:29 a.m. A man with a hammer was trying to break into a room at Iron Horse Inn, 5800…

December 7, 2015

Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii – A few dozen elderly men who survived the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor 74 years ago…

December 7, 2015

Local News

Colorado’s craft brewers discuss loans

Federal official: Small businesses create two out of three new jobs

December 7, 2015

Nation & World

Trump calls for ‘complete shutdown of Muslims entering the U.S.’

Republican presidential contender Donald Trump on Monday called for a “total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States.”Charlie…

December 7, 2015

Local News

Some call it work

Derek Ems, with Duranglers on Main Avenue, spent his lunch hour Monday immersed in his work, knee-deep in the cool…

December 7, 2015

Local News

Economic outlook for La Plata County relatively stable

downplays impact of Gold King spill, but highlights natural gas uncertainties

December 7, 2015

Local News

Cannabis growers pressure the grid

Industry could soon buy up to $11B per year in electricity

December 7, 2015

Local News

Local Briefs

The San Juan National Forest Dolores Ranger District has completed a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Glade Rangeland Management…

December 7, 2015

Local News

Dayplanner Tuesday

Winter Solstice Artisans’ Market, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Barbara Conrad Gallery, Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave., durangoarts.org. Terry Rickard,…

December 7, 2015

Local News

Durango named top Christmas (and redneck) destination

Durango, with its family-friendly Polar Express, was named one of the top 50 best Christmas destinations by Newsmax.Durango Herald file…

December 7, 2015

Nation & World

Chicago PD under investigation

Protesters carry a banner with pictures of people killed by various police departments as the Rainbow PUSH Coalition leads a…

December 7, 2015

Nation & World

Study sees possible dip in world carbon dioxide emissions

Air pollution caused by burning coal has become a major problem in Beijing, and the Chinese government is moving to…

December 7, 2015

Local News

School buses collide at Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary

Students evaluated for injuries

December 7, 2015

Local News

Fort Lewis College seeks alumni for donations

College sets $1 million fundraising Annual Fund goal

December 6, 2015

Local News

Fort Lewis College alumni on the move

A degree from the Fort in Durango can lead to success in many fields

December 6, 2015

Nation & World

Investigators: Wife may have led California rampage

That possibility emerged last week when it was disclosed that the Pakistani-born Malik had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State…

December 6, 2015

Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

ATLANTA – Jimmy Carter said Sunday that his most recent brain scan showed no signs of cancer, more than three…

December 6, 2015

Nation & World

Navy works to ID USS Oklahoma’s lost crew on anniversary of Pearl Harbor

Science may aid identification of bones from Pearl Harbor tomb ship

December 6, 2015

Nation & World

Obama: Terror threat in ‘new phase’

“I know that after so much war, many Americans are asking whether we are confronted by a cancer that has…

December 6, 2015

Local News

Send The Durango Herald your photos

Reader Lynn Dearey snapped this funny shot on Thanksgiving Day in the parking lot of La Plata Fairgrounds in Durango.Courtesy…

December 6, 2015

Local News

Tuesday is Colorado Gives Day

can leverage dollars by contributing then

December 6, 2015

Local News

Survey at Fort Lewis College in Durango: Marijuana not a major tourism driver

Colorado’s pot sales add a slight competitive edge, FLC professor says

December 6, 2015

Local News

Housing policy debate to continue in Durango

Registration of accessory dwelling units ends Dec. 31

December 6, 2015

Local News

Local Briefs

To help ensure holiday gifts and messages are received, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service offers these security tips to safeguard…

December 6, 2015