Author – The Durango Herald

Region 9 Economic Development project manager views future of Southwest Colorado’s economy as ‘glass half full’

Heather Otter discusses the advancement of career and technical education and its positive impact on the region

DATE: Jan 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Get ready for peace, love and to throw down for Snowdown

Durango’s winter festival welcomes 200 events over 10 days

DATE: Jan 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango school district is now ready for ‘Impact’

Students show off their new home for career development pathways

DATE: Jan 25, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis Student Health Center accredited by Colorado Medicaid

College estimates about a third of the students would qualify for Medicaid

DATE: Jan 25, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mountain Middle School granted excellence award

Executive Director says the school’s disadvantaged population has doubled

DATE: Jan 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

73-year-old man goes missing in Mesa Verde National Park

Missing person’s vehicle has been discovered by law enforcement

DATE: Jan 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Days Inn on north Main Avenue is getting a new look and name

Owners decide to gear new brand toward outdoor community

DATE: Jan 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Business

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory outsources packaging to Salt Lake City

Local labor shortages is the main factor in decision

DATE: Jan 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

What happens when you don’t make enough to qualify for affordable housing in Durango?

Man’s application for assisted living denied, even though he makes enough to cover rent

DATE: Jan 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Needham Elementary School launches Spanish program

Principal says research indicates learning another language is easier at a younger age

DATE: Jan 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

$6 million in construction funding awarded to Three Springs senior living center

Construction started in 2022 to provide more options for assisted living

DATE: Jan 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango school district to unveil Impact Career Innovation Center

Students will lead guided tour in grand opening event Jan. 24

DATE: Jan 16, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News