Documentary offers a sharp look at the West’s water crisis

In ‘Killing the Colorado,’ people, not nature, are responsible for shortages

Cortez Cemetery limits access after theft and vandalism

The Cortez Cemetery will start locking its gates because of theft and vandalism, said Gayle Johnson, manager of the Cortez…

Cool temperatures, rain usher in rockfall season

Freeze-thaw cycle loosens boulders that hammer area roads

Rocky Mountain Energy Summit examines intersecting industry issues

Economics juxtaposed with environmental concerns

Construction is underway in Cortez on Osprey headquarters

Rain slowed the construction of the foundation for the new Osprey Packs headquarters at Empire Street and Mildred Road, just…

Judy Bryan wins Best of Show at Dolores quilt show

Bryan’s quilt is titled “Fire Island Hosta,” and Towle’s is “Southwest Memories.” Both quilters live in Cortez. Quilts were judged…

Biochar seen as potential market for forest

System transforms less desirable timber into fertilizer, power

Proposed marijuana grow facility leads to water anxiety

Bayfield-area residents concerned their wells could dry up

Former Durango man dies in glider crash near Telluride

‘Glider Bob’ was a dancer, actor, woodworker and pilot

Heavy rains cause overflow at EPA’s water-treatment plant

Lack of public notification caused widespread rumors this week

Hickenlooper threatens executive order on clean air

Tells energy executives the state can do more to curb carbon pollution

Historic McElmo flume awarded final funding

$180,000 grant will refurbish structure built in 1890s

Push underway to remove ‘slavery’ from state law

Ballot effort would strike archaic constitutional language

Navajos host permaculture workshop

Navajo workshops are scheduled to demonstrate the ‘food forest’ technique

School starts in Cortez

Mesa Verde celebrates 100 years of the National Park Service

Mesa Verde celebrates 100 years of the National Park Service

Towaoc woman pleads not guilty to murder charge

Colorow released to Durango halfway house

M-CHS cuts boys tennis; players may join Durango team

Program axed due to lack of participation

Mesa Verde kicks off centennial celebration Thursday morning

Balcony House at Mesa Verde National Park.Luke Perkins/Durango Herald The National Park Service invites visitors to join in the celebration…

Cortez council discusses marijuana cultivation in industrial park

Cortez Industrial Park is area in question

Two overdoses reported this month in Montezuma County

Teen dies after apparent heroin injection

Flooding leaves a muddy aftermath in Cortez

The storm was attributed to a disturbance over Arizona that moved into the area on Tuesday afternoon, carrying strong storms…

Endangered mice found near Durango-La Plata County Airport

Plans for access road to be revisited

Boy, 7, killed in San Miguel County crash

3 others injured when SUV goes off road, strikes tree