National government - The Durango Herald

Trump administration doesn’t want you to know a record number of people visited national parks last year

The highest-ever 331.9 million visitors in 2024 is not being promoted by Park Service

DATE: Mar 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

More than 150 Forest Service workers in Colorado lose jobs

Other federal agencies have also seen job cuts

DATE: Feb 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Project SunShare offers working homeowners solar power in Southwest Colorado

Frozen federal funds or not, the ‘solar-coaster’ keeps on rolling

DATE: Feb 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

IRS warns tax filers to be wary of fraud now that 2024 season is underway

Phishing scams, fraudulent preparers are two prominent schemes

DATE: Feb 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. House GOP would make it easier for feds to give public lands away to state

Measure would mostly affect Congressional accounting guidelines when tracking land federal land transfers

DATE: Jan 17, 2023 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Baby formula shortage challenges Durango’s families and their support programs

Long drives and formula switches required as parents try to adapt

DATE: Jun 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rep. Lauren Boebert criticizes Forest Service chief for pausing prescribed burns

Federal agency says decision will have minimal impact

DATE: May 31, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gloves come off in first debate between congressional candidates Don Coram and Lauren Boebert

Republican primary opponents offered voters a glimpse of their different approaches to legislating

DATE: May 26, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County spends nearly half of its American Rescue Plan Act funds

Investments in housing, broadband and other projects total $4.68 million so far

DATE: May 13, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango reacts to draft decision that would overturn Roe v. Wade

Groups express despair and elation, but acknowledge ruling would have limited impact in Southwest Colorado

DATE: May 4, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Animas City Mountain prescribed burn delayed

Dry and windy weather will likely postpone the preventive measures until at least fall

DATE: May 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bipartisan bill would extend Colorado and San Juan River conservation programs

Legislation would help protect four threatened and endangered fish species

DATE: Feb 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.