Coal Bank, Molas to close Friday as housing units are taken to Silverton
Prefabricated homes to provide more affordable housing in mountain town
DATE: Oct 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
The Blotter, Oct. 2-6
Durango Police Department
Thursday
9:33 a.m. It was reported to police that someone was spray painting graffiti on the south side of the Bank of Colorado building on Main Avenue.
12:...
DATE: Oct 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s the Fort Lewis College Skydiving Club
Program aims to teach students how to dive safely – while competing
DATE: Oct 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Skydiving: The most terrifying – but fun – thing you will ever do
Herald reporter jumps with Fort Lewis College team members
DATE: Oct 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
The Blotter, Oct. 1-2
La Plata County Sheriffs Office
Wednesday
6:39 a.m. Someone in a truck was trying to run multiple other cars off the road on U.S. Highway 550.
4:23 p.m. Two people were caught with o...
DATE: Oct 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News
Prescribed burns outside Bayfield postponed amid federal shutdown
Mitigation work in Columbine Ranger District to be rescheduled
DATE: Oct 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Mancos farmers prepare to wrap up a successful season despite water woes
Some farms had to reduce capacity or shift markets, but most made it through
DATE: Oct 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Boater rescued from Lemon Reservoir after inflatable kayak sinks
Hypothermia and disorientation can occur quickly in cold water
DATE: Oct 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
The Blotter, Sept. 30-Oct. 1
La Plata County Sheriffs Office
Tuesday
6:46 a.m. Someone hit a bear while driving on U.S. Highway 160.
11:43 a.m. A hiker witnessed a significant rockfall while on a walk near Hespe...
DATE: Oct 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News
Durango man dies in backcountry motorcycle crash northwest of town
Emergency crews from three counties helped recover body in remote area
DATE: Oct 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
The Blotter, Sept. 26-29
Durango Police Department
Friday
8:27 a.m. A cyclist was being harassed by someone near Needham Elementary School on West Third Avenue.
5:05 p.m. A woman was arrested after she trie...
DATE: Sep 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News
Explosives scare north of Durango ends not with a bang but ... an abundance of caution
Hazardous material prompts evacuations, closure of U.S. Highway 550
DATE: Sep 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
