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Speer family grateful for kind words and actions

Speer family grateful for kind words and actions

September 23, 2016

We would like to thank family, friends and the community for the kind words, thoughtful cards, beautiful flowers, and food that was brought for our family during the loss of…

Snow makes Coal Bank, Molas passes slick

Snow makes Coal Bank, Molas passes slick

September 23, 2016

A cold front pushed its way into the region Friday, sending temperatures plunging and leading to icy conditions on mountain passes between Durango and Ouray. The snow started flying about…

Guardian Angels heighten Alzheimer’s awareness

Guardian Angels heighten Alzheimer’s awareness

September 21, 2016

Emma Oakes plants plastic flowers for her grandparents, Ed and Pauline Smith before the start of the Guardian Angels Walk To End Alzheimer’s on Saturday. Caregiver Raevyn Porter is ready…

Free entrance to Mesa Verde National Park on Saturday

Free entrance to Mesa Verde National Park on Saturday

September 20, 2016

The Balcony House at Mesa Verde National Park.Luke Perkins/Durango Herald Mesa Verde National Park will offer free admittance on Saturday, Sept. 24, for National Public Lands Day. Saturday also celebrates…