Chuck Slothower

Position: Herald Staff Writer

Rainbow trout bounce back

After being devastated by whirling disease in the 1990s, Colorado’s rainbow trout populations are recovering in most major rivers, Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials said. “It’s been a long...

DATE: June 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Six rafters unharmed after scary flip and swim

A raft carrying six rafters flipped on the Animas River just downstream from Smelter Rapid at about 4 p.m. Sunday. Emergency responders were called, but the rafters were uninjured and accounted...

DATE: June 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Phone voting isn’t ready

Technology isn’t yet ready to allow voting on your smartphone, Colorado Secretary of State Wayne Williams said Tuesday during a visit to Durango. “Right now, the technology isn’t sufficiently...

DATE: June 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango climber dies in Yosemite

A former Durango resident was killed Wednesday while climbing Yosemite National Park's iconic El Capitan. Tyler Gordon, age 21, grew up mostly in Durango and graduated from Durango High School in...

DATE: June 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: MT - Sports

Durango climber dies in Yosemite

A former Durango resident was killed Wednesday while climbing Yosemite National Park’s iconic El Capitan. Tyler Gordon, age 21, grew up mostly in Durango and graduated from Durango High School in...

DATE: June 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Ignacio coming into its own

IGNACIO – A remarkable boomlet in construction is raising hopes for growth in this town of 721 despite a steep downturn in the natural-gas industry. Projects recently built or underway include a...

DATE: June 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Bank sheds Western motif

First National Bank of Durango is embarking on a major renovation that will change the look and feel of the bank's downtown headquarters. Sparking the most discussion among locals, much of former...

DATE: May 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: MT - Living

Bank sheds antlers during makeover

First National Bank of Durango is embarking on a major renovation that will change the look and feel of the bank’s downtown headquarters. Sparking the most discussion among locals, much of former...

DATE: May 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

FLC seeks adviser to manage funds

Fort Lewis College is looking to hire an investment manager as the college prepares to begin controlling its own investments for the first time in the institution’s history. In 2013, the Colorado...

DATE: May 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Pot smoking illegal in federal preserves

Possession of marijuana is legal in Colorado, but it remains forbidden on federal land, a situation that has tripped up unaware pot enthusiasts. Federal land surrounds the Durango area, from Mesa...

DATE: May 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Marijuana smoking is illegal in federal preserves

Possession of marijuana is legal in Colorado, but it remains forbidden on federal land, a situation that has tripped up unaware pot enthusiasts. Federal land surrounds the Durango area, from Mesa...

DATE: May 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: MT - News

Pot illegal in area hot spots

Possession of marijuana is legal in Colorado, but it remains forbidden on federal land, a situation that has tripped up unaware pot enthusiasts. Federal land surrounds the Durango area, from Mesa...

DATE: May 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

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