Motorists of Southwest Colorado know the white-knuckled stretch between Ouray and Montrose as one the busiest gauntlets for wildlife in the region. But now, we can loosen that steering wheel grip, ...

In the last election cycle, a number of La Plata County Democrats wrote letters to the Telegraph claiming that they were protecting democracy. Not quite true. In fighting at the state level to protect ...

Colorado seems to be winning the fight against the zebra mussel – for now. Recent water sampling shows no signs of the highly ...

True: Dental fluorosis (discoloring of the teeth) indicates toxic levels of fluoride have been consumed. When Clean Water Durango got the removal of water fluoridation on the ballot in 2017, dental ...

At a loss for words right now? Well, you’re in luck. This Sat., Nov. 9, dozens of local poets will be filling the intellectual and literary void as they face off (as much as poets can) in Durango’s ...

Chris Wright, president-elect Donald Trump’s choice to oversee the U.S. Department of Energy, founded Liberty Energy, a ...

I am speaking to those decent people who I don’t know, as well as some special folk, some of whom I’ve known my whole life. Yes, you friends, you know who you are. You are some of the finest people ...

It’s happening earlier and earlier every year. At the start of the new millennium, the black bears living around Durango typically started emerging from their winter dens around mid-April. Today, ...

As a self-appointed representative and spokesman for planet Earth, I’m writing today to speak out against the abuse, exploitation and threat that’s been levied against our only planet. I think I see a ...

The Durango Herald endorsement of Clark Craig, Republican candidate for State House District 59, offered several interesting comments. “Craig supports protecting and building strong families” is ...

I attended the Planning Commission meeting regarding the proposed RV park at the south end of San Juan County. My husband and I are homeowners and taxpayers at Cascade Village and are opposed to this ...

The boys and girls of Cub Scout Pack 508 would like to publicly thank Tim, Vessie and Carly from Zia Taqueria for helping us get delicious food for our annual banquet earlier this year, and also Katie ...