Nation & World U.S. records biggest budget surplus in 7 years Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew’s Treasury Department on Tuesday reported the largest monthly budget surplus in seven years.Jose Luis Magana/Associated Press… May 12, 2015
Local News Plant sale to keep public gardens in bloom Debbie Williams of the Garden Club of Durango cleans flower beds Tuesday at Santa Rita Park in preparation for the… May 12, 2015
Nation & World Putin praises pact with Hitler That’s what he did standing next to German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Moscow on Sunday. During the Soviet era, the… May 11, 2015
Nation & World Nation Briefs LAKE MARY, Fla. – The man who called 911 to report he was involved in a shooting with George Zimmerman… May 11, 2015
Nation & World Accident reports sought on self-driving vehicles reports 11 ‘minor’ test incidents May 11, 2015
Nation & World World Briefs KUMANOVO, Macedonia – Macedonian authorities Monday jailed 30 people captured in a weekend gun battle in a northern town that… May 11, 2015
Local News Rollover on Animas View Drive Police prepare to reopen Animas View Drive following a rollover crash about 6:10 p.m. Monday.Josh Stephenson/Durango Herald Original reports about… May 11, 2015
Local News Spending fracas colors LPEA board election Dreyspring In reality, board-related activities resulted in an increase only $11,000 more in 2014 than in 2013. The discrepancy was… May 11, 2015
Local News The Blotter Saturday 12:17 p.m. Two older men appeared to be trying to sneak into an apartment building in the 800 block… May 11, 2015
Local News Rain barrels may be revived Colorado only state banning collection of rain water May 11, 2015
Local News Best to buckle your seat belt The campaign is sponsored by the Colorado State Patrol, local law-enforcement agencies and the Colorado Department of Transportation. “There will… May 11, 2015
Local News Durango author’s book series makes it to television Durango author Blake Crouch is often seen at Steaming Bean Coffee Co. as in this photo from 2012 working on… May 11, 2015
Local News Local Briefs The La Plata County Living with Wildlife Advisory Board and Colorado Parks & Wildlife have collaborated to acquire a large… May 11, 2015
Local News Dayplanner Tuesday Habitat ReStore cashier training for volunteers, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Habitat ReStore, 120 Girard St., Bodo Industrial Park, 382-2215, [email protected]. DeColores… May 11, 2015
Local News LPEA round-up program to benefit dozens of groups LPEA customers, individuals and businesses, who round up their monthly bill to the nearest dollar are the source of the… May 11, 2015