News

Want to get together? No, just text me

According to a new national survey, today’s young adults – more than any cohort recorded before them – spend more…

February 10, 2015

Education Briefs

Animas High School announces these events: Animas High School students are selling locally roasted, fair-trade, organic coffee from Desert Sun…

February 10, 2015

Local News

Mercy accredited in ultrasound

Mercy Regional Medical Center earned a three-year accreditation in ultrasound.JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file photo Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to…

February 10, 2015

Local News

Old rail cars to be bought, restored with grant

However, matching funds needed to fulfill project goal

February 10, 2015

Business

Finally, a grocery store of our own

Subway, Family Dollar also on the way

February 10, 2015

Local News

Schools placed on brief lockout until incident contained

Intoxicated woman with guns in her house was arrested

February 10, 2015

Local News

Lake Nighthorse construction likely this summer

A wind-whipped wave washes ashore at the boat ramp at Lake Nighthorse. The Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and the Southern…

February 9, 2015

Local News

Ignacio, Bayfield face off on court Tuesday

Bobcats want to keep winning streaks, Wolverines need wins

February 9, 2015

Regional News

Eyewitness rules change clears panel

The bill would require a new statewide standard for gathering evidence from eyewitnesses. Colorado would become the 12th state to…

February 9, 2015

Regional News

‘Better Call Saul’ sparks excitement

Focuses on lawyer in ‘Breaking Bad’

February 9, 2015

Nation & World

Gay marriages begin in Alabama

counties continue to issue licenses

February 9, 2015

Nation & World

World Briefs

NIAMEY, Niger – The Nigeria-based Islamic extremist group Boko Haram escalated its attacks in neighboring countries Monday, as a car…

February 9, 2015

Nation & World

Explosion destroys Ukrainian factory

U.S., Germany seek to revive peace talks

February 9, 2015

Nation & World

Winter storm buries East under more snow

Corbit Larson clears snow in front of icicles hanging off his Centre Music store Monday in Framingham, Mass. The Northeast…

February 9, 2015

Nation & World

Greek leader remains hopeful of credit deal

Government renews pledge to seek debt relief

February 9, 2015

Nation & World

Nation Briefs

WASHINGTON – The deputy director of the Secret Service, who managed day-to-day operations during scandals that badly tainted the agency,…

February 9, 2015

Local News

Is more bear hunting needed?

transforms into study to examine this

February 9, 2015

Local News

State fire-detection bill moves forward

Lawmakers say technology would revolutionize responses

February 9, 2015

Local News

LPEA scam targets customers via email

It’s unknown how many people have been affected thus far, said Indiana Reed, spokeswoman for LPEA. “The emails come from…

February 9, 2015

Business

Durango RadioShack not on closure list

The RadioShack on Main Avenue in Durango is expected to remain open under different ownership.Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald A list of…

February 9, 2015

Local News

The Blotter

Sunday 2:31 p.m. An intoxicated man was soliciting in the parking lot of Kroegers Ace Hardware, 8 Town Plaza. 10:32…

February 9, 2015

Local News

9-R seeks outdoors equipment

Pathways to Independence helps special-education students

February 9, 2015

Local News

Getting a jump on spring cleaning

The weather had few folks thinking about snow tires, so Joey Towning took advantage of Monday’s clear skies and warm…

February 9, 2015

Local News

Loved ones remember an ‘adventurous soul’

native loved the West, moved to Durango in 2001

February 9, 2015