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Prescribed burns facing scrutiny

Sen. Ellen Roberts wants assurances they can be done safely

August 25, 2014

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Death-penalty debate enters governor’s race

Hickenlooper makes controversial comments regarding clemency on CNN

August 25, 2014

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Natural Foods merger nixed

Mexico partner no longer interested

August 25, 2014

Local News

Dayplanner Tuesday

Tuesdays Traveling Yard/Gardening Support, 10 a.m., April-October, rotating locations, [email protected]. DeColores Civitan Club meeting, noon, call Lon Erwin at 247-1019…

August 25, 2014

Local News

The Blotter

Sunday 4:29 a.m. An intoxicated man was passed out in front of The Durango Herald, 1275 Main Ave. 3:48 p.m.…

August 25, 2014

Local News

Parks and Rec releases fall/winter guide

The 56-page guide lists activities available at the Durango Community Recreation Center and Chapman Hill, and lists activities for youths…

August 25, 2014

Nation & World

Army: Barricaded in office, soldier shot herself

Army Maj. Gen. Stephen Lyons speaks during a news conference at the base in Fort Lee, Va., Monday. A female…

August 25, 2014

Local News

Frontier cancels future flights

customers purchased trips out of Durango

August 25, 2014

Local News

Group, insurance supports new DMV program

45,000 people in country illegally remain unlicensed in Colo.

August 25, 2014

Local News

Why, hello first day of school

Students – and no doubt parents –happy with kickoff

August 25, 2014

Business

Sales of U.S. new homes fall in July

A 36-floor high rise condominium is under construction in Miami. The Commerce Department said the housing sector is continuing to…

August 25, 2014

Nation & World

Dempsey in Afghanistan for transition talks

Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey says the Pentagon has plans to keep American forces in Afghanistan into next year…

August 25, 2014

Nation & World

S&P 500 trades above 2,000 points for first time

News that Burger King is in talks to buy Canadian doughnut chain Tim Hortons helped send the S&P 500 past…

August 25, 2014

Local News

Businesses profit from donating

Among the biggest givers are: The Southern Ute Indian Tribe, which gives both as a tribe and through its business…

August 24, 2014

Local News

Local Briefs

The city of Durango will begin a pedestrian safety and connectivity project at 24th Street and Brookside Park. The project…

August 24, 2014

Local News

‘A moral responsibility’

is good for your community and your health

August 24, 2014

Regional News

Aurora theater fingerprints in question

The primary purpose of the pretrial hearing was to determine whether testimony about fingerprint comparison should be allowed at the…

August 24, 2014

Regional News

Dems kick off Colorado voter-turnout effort

Democratic National Committee chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz helped kick off what the party is calling its voter-expansion campaign with a…

August 24, 2014

Nation & World

Quiet descends on Ferguson

Funeral ceremony for Michael Brown held; scrutiny of police called for

August 24, 2014

Regional News

Nation & World Briefs

KIEV, Ukraine – Ukraine’s president on Monday dissolved parliament and called for early elections in October as his country continues…

August 24, 2014

Local News

Education is a popular cause

“It’s the only thing that can break the cycle of poverty,” said Cissy Anderson, a longtime donor and volunteer. “John…

August 24, 2014

Local News

Smoke report at hotel alerts local authorities

After the heat was turned on Sunday evening, a puff of smoke set off alarms at the Hampton Inn. Guests…

August 24, 2014

Local News

How do we take care of our needy neighbors?

Salkind Needs have grown significantly since the recession began, as evidenced by the number of meals Manna Soup Kitchen is…

August 24, 2014

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‘Heart for service’

Working for nonprofits takes skill, compassion and adaptability

August 24, 2014