Winter storm watch issued for San Juan Mountains
Up to 16 inches could fall during storm
DATE: Dec 24, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News
Herald Staff Report
Durango Fire Department practices rescues on icy lakes
Staff of the Durango Fire Protection District conducted a simulated ice rescue and cold-water drowning exercise last week on Turner Lake in Falls Creek. Leo Lloyd, an EMS training captain, s...
DATE: Dec 23, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News
Frontage road between Walmart and Home Depot to close permanently
The frontage road along U.S. Highway 550/160 between Walmart and Home Depot will be closed after the opening of Escalante Drive to public traffic. The closure will occur in two phases over t...
DATE: Dec 23, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News
Christmas services in Durango, Bayfield and Ignacio
Many local churches will hold special services during the Christmas holiday. All services will take place Christmas Eve, Monday, unless otherwise noted.
Services marked with an a...
DATE: Dec 23, 2018 | CATEGORY: Religion
Bake sale in Bayfield to benefit Jolean Scott and family
A benefit bake sale will be held today from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for Jolean Scott, a Bayfield girl diagnosed with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, an inoperable brain tumor.
Do...
DATE: Dec 21, 2018 | CATEGORY: Community
City of Durango announces holiday closures
The city of Durango has announced schedules for the upcoming holiday.
City Administrative Offices will be closed Monday and Tuesday, including offices at City Hall, River City ...
DATE: Dec 21, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News
Durango woman chosen to head Colorado’s agriculture department
Gov.-elect Jared Polis has tapped Durango resident Kate Greenberg, who serves as the Western Program director for National Young Farmers Coalition, to head the state’s Department of Agricult...
DATE: Dec 21, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News
Hesperus Ski Area delays opening day
Lack of snow prompts postponement
DATE: Dec 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News
It’s going to be a windy Wednesday
National Weather Service says gusts could be as high as 30 mph
DATE: Dec 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News
Mountain Studies Institute receives grant for 416 Fire work
Money will go toward rehabilitation efforts
DATE: Dec 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News
Ska Brewing’s True Blonde named 2019 Good Food Awards finalist
In November, Ska Brewing Co.’s True Blonde Ale was named a finalist for the 2019 Good Food Awards.
Entering its ninth year, the Good Food Awards recognizes American food producers...
DATE: Dec 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food
U.S. Highway 550 between Silverton and Ouray will be closed Monday
Electrical line work prompts full-day closure
DATE: Dec 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News
