Author - The Durango Herald

Here’s a look at the top Southwest Colorado stories that defined 2023

2023 was a busy year in Southwest Colorado. The last year was filled with some notable highs, including the unveiling of new trails, progress toward better EMS facilities and a boon of a wa...

DATE: Jan 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Purgatory Resort announces holiday festivities

Both Purgatory and Telluride have majority of trails open

DATE: Dec 30, 2023 | CATEGORY: Sports

Durango man launches towing company

Wayne’s Towing & Transport LLC started in late July, according to Better Business Bureau

DATE: Dec 18, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Purgatory sees fresh powder after recent snowfall

The mountain has been open since Nov. 18

DATE: Dec 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Sports

Durango Swim Club athletes swim strong heading into holiday season

The team competed in two large meets back-to-back

DATE: Dec 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Sports

Austin Anderson named Durango baseball coach

Anderson replaces Rob Coddington

DATE: Dec 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Sports

Ignacio’s Ignite Gymnastics brings home state champion

Jorden Hewitt wins state championship in floor exercise

DATE: Dec 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Sports

Missing Durango teen located and returned to family

15-year-old was missing for about 24 hours

DATE: Dec 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Purgatory opens Demon Trail terrain

Snow in the forecast will open more terrain as soon as possible

DATE: Nov 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Sports

New Durango Herald sports editor hits the ground running

Bryce Kelly, a Marcellus, New York native, started on Sept. 18

DATE: Nov 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Blotter, Nov. 8

Durango Police Department Wednesday 7:27 a.m. A fawn was hit by a vehicle and lay in the road near College Drive and Camino del Rio. 12:52 p.m. A vehicle sideswiped another vehicle near Coll...

DATE: Nov 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango businesses receive ‘green business’ certifications from 4CORE

Eight businesses recognized for efforts becoming more environment friendly

DATE: Nov 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News