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Review of athletic conduct code begins in 9-R

Parents, doctors, students weigh in

October 14, 2015

Local News

Star-Spangled squirrel

Taking advantage of this yearâ€™s fruit, a rock squirrel munches down a crab apple Wednesday in Santa Rita Park with…

October 14, 2015

Nation & World

Police: Brothers beaten in church to make them confess sins

brother dies, other in serious condition

October 14, 2015

Nation & World

Analysis: Clinton’s strong debate may comfort supporters

Performance might influence Biden’s decision to run

October 14, 2015

Local News

Local Briefs

Spring Creek Horse Rescue, serving La Plata County’s horses for 39 years, has obtained a permanent property. The rescue is…

October 14, 2015

Local News

Dayplanner Thursday

Ignacio High School volleyball vs. Mancos, 6 p.m., IHS. Arts and Entertainment Midday Music Recitals, 12:20 p.m., music students perform…

October 14, 2015

$Is a fracking ballot question coming?$

Local News

Is a fracking ballot question coming?

Activists say ballot effort may be only recourse

October 14, 2015

Local News

Vandalism causes delays again on Red Mountain

A major rockslide in January 2014 has caused ongoing problems and closures on Red Mountain Pass. As crews from San…

October 14, 2015

Local News

Dead zone appears on Florida Mesa

Property owner questions if gas well poisoned spring

October 13, 2015

Local News

Master plan estimates $190M needed for airport

decline of about 1 percent in passenger numbers seen in 2015

October 13, 2015

Local News

Durango Library director makes case for more funding

Cardholders down but nontraditional usage up

October 13, 2015

Nation & World

Clinton, Sanders clash on guns, economy, foreign policy

Democratic candidates for president outline vision at first debate

October 13, 2015

Regional News

State to test new voting machines

The Secretary of State plans to certify one new voting machine next year, putting the state on track to move…

October 13, 2015

Local News

Science is stressful

Mountain Middle School sixth-graders Hunter Gray, front, watches as his 38.3-gram bridge withstands the weight of 7.36 kilograms during a…

October 13, 2015

Nation & World

Paul Ryan weighs pros, cons of becoming next House speaker

In this Oct. 8 file photo, Rep. Paul Ryan, R- Wis. arrives for a meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington.…

October 13, 2015

Local News

The Blotter

Monday 1:21 p.m. Debris fell off a truck, and they were causing a hazard in the 28500 block of U.S.…

October 13, 2015

Business

Where to seal the biggest beer deal ever?

At meetings on Monday in the diminutive St. James’s home of boutique advisory firm Robey Warshaw, Anheuser-Busch InBev and SABMiller…

October 13, 2015

Local News

In N.H., Gardner says rise above political fights

Senator joins presidential candidates to tout civility

October 13, 2015

Local News

Local Briefs

The Bayfield Marshal’s Office will conduct a Prescription Drug Take-Back Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 30 at…

October 13, 2015

Local News

Dayplanner Wednesday

Kiwanis of the Narrow Gauge meeting, 6:45-7:30 a.m., Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave., 375-0079. Sunrise Yoga adult classes, 7-8…

October 13, 2015

Local News

El Diablo staff sporting halos

Durango High School seniors Elli Earl, Sydney Mattox, Katie Milliet and Audrey Morris, all editors of the school’s El Diablo…

October 13, 2015

Local News

Forensic pathologist’s new job leaves 10 Western Colorado counties in a bind

Coroner tools used to perform autopsies.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald file photo Kurtzman, who will continue working in the state through the…

October 13, 2015

Business

Business Briefs

The Durango Arts Center is accepting initial grant proposals for 2016 funding of arts and culture programs. Applicants must be…

October 13, 2015

Business

Study suggests ‘green’ vacations could hurt wildlife

This undated image provided by the New Mexico Tourism Department shows the Gila National Forest. Ecotourism projects that began in…

October 13, 2015