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Vision set for Big Thompson recreation

Vision set for Big Thompson recreation

City, county splitting costs

February 21, 2015

The one we’ve waited for?

The one we’ve waited for?

Snowstorm rocks state, but how far south will it go?

February 21, 2015

Iraqi forces prepare for major offensive against Islamic State-held Tikrit

Iraqi forces prepare for major offensive against Islamic State-held Tikrit

Master Sgt. Mike Lavigne/U.S. Army<br><br>A Danish trainer helps an Iraqi army trainee, second from left, to correct his weapon’s position…

February 21, 2015

Russian conscripts tell of fears of being sent to Ukraine

Russian conscripts tell of fears of being sent to Ukraine

Vadim Ghirda/Associated Press<br><br>A Russia-backed rebel, right, guards a bus carrying Ukrainian prisoners of war in Luhansk, Ukraine. The Committee of…

February 21, 2015

World Briefs

KABUL, Afghanistan – After more than a decade of warfare, negotiations between the Afghan government and the Taliban are set…

February 21, 2015

Local Briefs

San Juan Mountains Association in partnership with Canyons of the Ancients National Monument is recruiting volunteer Trail Information Specialists at…

February 21, 2015

City and county seek airport feedback

City and county seek airport feedback

Increased ridership sometimes leads to overcrowding in the waiting area at the Durango-La Plata County Airport. A temporary structure has…

February 21, 2015

Colorado turns to toll roads to make up funding gap

Colorado turns to toll roads to make up funding gap

The federal highway trust fund gave the state nearly 9 percent less last year than in 2008 after adjusting for…

February 21, 2015

Winter weather both toasty and cold: A tale of 2 nations

Winter weather both toasty and cold: A tale of 2 nations

Last month was the second warmest January on record globally, behind 2007, with temperatures 1.4 degrees above the average for…

February 21, 2015

Police force sees flight

Police force sees flight

turnover, low morale affecting Durango’s safety?

February 21, 2015

Dayplanner Sunday

Dayplanner Sunday

“Encaustics” class with Michael Billie, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave., http://durangoarts.org. Irish music jam session,…

February 21, 2015

Beware costly ‘change orders’

Beware costly ‘change orders’

Lew Sichelman A change order is exactly what it sounds like: any deviation from the original plan. For example, as…

February 21, 2015

REITs outpace S&P

REITs outpace S&P

Among 172 REITs in the Russell 3000 Index with at least five analyst ratings, 76 are trading at prices above…

February 21, 2015

Apartments on tap for Durango

Apartments on tap for Durango

demand seen for rentals

February 20, 2015

Two valley wrestlers 4th at state

Two valley wrestlers 4th at state

Colter McMenimen at the regional meet in Montrose on Feb. 14.File photo by Joel Priest

February 20, 2015

Dayplanner Saturday

Dayplanner Saturday

Caregiver Support Group, 10 a.m., The Southwest Center for Independence, 3473 Main Ave., No. 23. Open house featuring a mini-exhibit…

February 20, 2015

Refuge in the valley

Refuge in the valley

Seasonal migration pattern brings elk to lower elevations

February 20, 2015

The Blotter

Friday 5:58 a.m. An intoxicated man at a motel on U.S. Highway 160 west asked to go to Detox. Thursday…

February 20, 2015

$GOP moves pro-fracking bill ahead of report$

GOP moves pro-fracking bill ahead of report

force recommendations come next week

February 20, 2015

Local Briefs

Skyfest 2015 will be held Feb. 28 in the Whalen Gym at Fort Lewis College. The event will feature The…

February 20, 2015

Fossil-fuel divestment effort arrives at CU

Fossil-fuel divestment effort arrives at CU

Energy development is key part of the economy near Parachute on Colorado’s Western Slope. A campaign to get universities to…

February 20, 2015

Airline takes off

Airline takes off

Frontier cuts all service to Durango

February 20, 2015

New fare, fewer riders

New fare, fewer riders

Trolley’s 36% drop is less than expected

February 20, 2015

Herald claims 30 statewide awards

Herald claims 30 statewide awards

The Herald also picked up second place for general excellence in its class – newspapers under 15,000 circulation. The first-place…

February 20, 2015

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