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Email: mshinn@durangoherald.com

Phone Number: 970-564-6037

Tri-State lobbying group that fought Clean Air Act dissolves

A lobbying firm that fought environmental protections and received funding from large utilities, such as Tri-State Generation and Transmission, plans to dissolve. Tri-State provides power to...

DATE: May 16, 2019 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Durango school board questions funding Juniper School renovations

Durango School District 9-R’s board expressed reservations this week about granting The Juniper School a loan to renovate its new buildings. The Juniper School plans to move from a building it...

DATE: May 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Attorney general confident OxyContin maker will settle Colorado lawsuit

Colorado’s lawsuit against Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, is likely to end in a settlement that could give the state ten of millions to invest in addiction treatment, state Attorney General...

DATE: May 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Drones help farmers detect disease, manage water

Drones can change how farmers detect disease, look for pests and manage water and fertilizer – ultimately allowing them to save money. “They are pretty amazing toys,” said Steve Miles, as his drone...

DATE: May 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango’s Juniper School is moving to Tech Center

The Juniper School, an elementary charter school in Durango, will move out of its tight quarters above Big Picture High School and into two buildings in the Tech Center. The charter school is in...

DATE: May 12, 2019 | CATEGORY: Education

Animas High class found way to lower suicide, depression risk

Students had lower risks for suicide and fewer symptoms of depression after participating in a class at Animas High School that was built on seeing their lives as heroic journeys and strong...

DATE: May 12, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

New group offers support to those caring for mentally ill

After Donna and Phil Middleton’s son was diagnosed with a mental health disorder four years ago, they were left with feelings of fear, shock, frustration and grief. Those feelings showed Donna...

DATE: May 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Living

Barefoot clothing shop opens on Main Avenue in Durango

Barefoot Durango, a clothing and household goods shop, will open next week in a space formerly occupied by Schlotzsky’s, a sandwich shop in the 800 block of Main Avenue. All evidence of...

DATE: May 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: Business

Colorado lawmakers set aside $38 million for affordable housing

The Colorado Legislature passed two measures this session that will provide millions of dollars each year to help ease the state’s affordable housing crisis. In 2020, the two bills could set aside...

DATE: May 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rental price for two-bedroom units hits $1,400 in Durango

The cost of renting a two-bedroom home in Durango rose 20% in four years, bringing the median cost to $1,400 per month, according to a new housing report. Region 9 Economic Development District of...

DATE: May 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Motorcycle rally to raise funds for suicide prevention

Motorcycle clubs from across the Four Corners will ride this weekend to raise awareness about suicide and funds for suicide prevention. “People think that they shouldn’t talk about (suicide), but...

DATE: May 7, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Thunderstorms expected this week in Southwest Colorado

Montezuma and La Plata counties could see scattered thunderstorms through the week, according to the National Weather Service. Moisture is expected to move into the area Tuesday and persist through...

DATE: May 7, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

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