Good Earth Public backs climate action In a finding that could have implications for the 2016 presidential campaign, the poll also found that two-thirds of Americans… February 4, 2015
Local News Vets greet new VA director, express concerns medical record exchange irks many February 4, 2015
Local News Whitewater Park stretch to close Two-week maintenance effort begins Tuesday February 4, 2015
Local News Hillcrest plans March opening Hillcrest plans to open March 2, weather permitting.STEVE LEWIS/Durango Herald file photo “This date will give time for the snow… February 4, 2015
Local News Falling gas production may force a tax hike Plata County is looking at property, sales rate increases February 4, 2015
Local News Local Briefs The Durango Knights of Columbus Council No. 1408 will host the annual Sweetheart Dance on Feb. 14 in the St.… February 4, 2015
Local News Dayplanner Thursday A is for Art. B is for Bernini, an art history series with Judith Reynolds, “Introduction & A is for… February 4, 2015
Local News The Blotter Tuesday 8:54 a.m. A person was reportedly found sleeping inside an elevator located at the Cornerstone Building, 3473 Main Ave.… February 4, 2015
Local News Tourism official floats higher lodgers taxation Kunkel “By its nature, the tourism industry is fragmented. Where there’s fragmentation, there’s usually a leadership void, a mission void,”… February 4, 2015
Nation & World Obama claim of $1.8 trillion deficit cuts open to question Secretary of State John Kerry, left, and Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, right, look on as President Barack Obama delivers… February 3, 2015
Nation & World California lawmakers aim to limit vaccine exemptions Leah Russin, of Palo Alto, holds her son, Leo, 16 months, as she speaks Wednesday in support of proposed legislation… February 3, 2015
Regional News Task force likely won’t suggest bigger buffer zone for wells proposals include identifying fracking chemicals February 3, 2015
Local News Can there ever be too much solar? Systems sometimes can generate too much electricity February 3, 2015
Nation & World Lawmakers grill health officials members upset by this year’s flu season February 3, 2015
Local News Councilors approve half-cent tax question Durango’s supporters cheer sales taxation for parks, recreation and trail projects February 3, 2015
Nation & World Europe at center of new energy conflict U.S. trying to wean allies from Russian oil, gas February 3, 2015
Nation & World U.K. moves toward genetic frontier Critics fear House of Commons vote could lead to ‘designer babies’ February 3, 2015
Nation & World Nation Briefs SACRAMENTO, Calif. – December’s rains enabled Californians to finally meet Gov. Jerry Brown’s call for a 20 percent reduction in… February 3, 2015
Nation & World World Briefs ATHENS, Greece – Greece’s new anti-bailout government confirmed it will hold meetings with lead lender – and critic – Germany… February 3, 2015
Education Education Briefs Animas High School students are selling locally roasted, fair-trade, organic coffee from Desert Sun Coffee Roasters through Feb. 13 to… February 3, 2015
Education More hit 4-year target Durango credits extra attention for improved graduation rate February 3, 2015