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Thousands of pilgrims trek through New Mexico desert to historic adobe church for Good Friday
For generations, people have walked to reach El Santuario de Chimayó on the holy day
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Photos: Trail transformation
Surface work is well underway Thursday on the Animas River Trail, stretching from West College Drive to Santa Rita Park. The project involves replacing deteriorating asphalt with a new 10-…
Regional News
Forest Service changes to Rabbit Ears Pass mountain bike project have advocates hopping mad
“They have betrayed the public trust and poisoned the well,” says a wildlife advocate
Regional News
Hickenlooper’s Western Slope tour reveals growing frustration over Trump’s public lands policy
‘It’s going to be battle’ he told local officials in Eagle County as he encouraged stronger and unified opposition
Local News
A Bayfield business was on the cusp of the American dream. Tariffs may yank it away
‘For us, it’s not political, it’s existential,’ said Taylor Ripp, owner of Outpost Campers
Regional News
The Blotter, April 16
Durango Police Department Wednesday 7:14 a.m. Someone reported their cash had been stolen at Espero Apartments, 1051 Avenida del Sol. 8:09 a.m. An intoxicated man was harassing employees in front…
Local News
Lawmakers OK bill allowing counties to increase lodgers tax
Legislation could pave way for La Plata County ballot question this year
Local News
Durango Mesa Park Foundation to convey 392 acres to city for park preservation
Parcel serves as open space that connects to BLM land
Arts and Entertainment
Illusionist Leon Etienne brings magic to Community Concert Hall
Performer has been on “America’s Got Talent,” “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,” “Penn & Teller: Fool Us” and more
Local News
Weekend showers to give way to tranquil weather in La Plata County
Rain, snow expected in Durango; San Juan Mountains could receive accumulation
Local News
Photos: Flock set free
La Plata County Animal Control Officer Shaley Murphy chases off a flock of ducks that were squatting behind a fence Thursday at the DoubleTree Hotel in Durango. Murphy said the…
Regional News
Hickenlooper calls on Supreme Court to hold Trump officials in contempt
U.S. senator from Colorado says Abrego Garcia mistaken deportation case ‘heinous’
Regional News
Opponents of Colorado wolf reintroduction will start gathering signatures for 2026 ballot measure that would stop it
Colorado Advocates for Smart Wolf Policy say they’ll start gathering the signatures in coming days
Regional News
Republicans in Colorado’s legislature want Trump AG to stop new gun control law
House Republicans announced effort Wednesday to get Pam Bondi to review constitutionality of gun-control measure
Local News
Durango superintendent honored for innovation in classroom technology
Karen Cheser receives 2025 EmpowerED Digital Superintendent of the Year Award
Local News
Hats off to Easter; share your festive photos with the Herald
A reveler wearing a decorated hat participates in the annual Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival in front of St. Patrick’s Cathedral on March 31, 2024, in New York. (Andres Kudacki/Associated…
Sports
Doing the double: Blevins wins both men’s elite races in Araxá
Durangoan leads UCI Mountain Bike World Cup after two rounds
Regional News
The Blotter, April 15
Durango Police Department Tuesday 7:04 a.m. A man sleeping in a bag was given a verbal warning for illegally camping at Rank Park, 149 E. 22nd St. 10:10 a.m. A…
Local News
More signs of aging infrastructure uncovered in Durango alley
City to use radar, other tools to locate buried utility lines
Regional News
Western Slope judge warns ICE to stop civil immigration actions in courthouses
Workers say Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been a steady presence
Arts and Entertainment
Durango continues its grand tradition with two stellar musicals
Durango High School, Fort Lewis College stage performances through Saturday
Local News
Some Durango-area trails to reopen early
Animas City Mountain, Grandview Ridge among popular routes open after winter closure
Local News
Plane crashes are rare, but Durango airport firefighting team is always ready
Fire crew adds $1 million vehicle to fleet amid ongoing safety upgrades
Local News
Nine candidates vie for La Plata Electric Association board seats
Seven hopefuls take questions at virtual forum ahead of May 21 election
Local News
Photo: SOIL lab moves off grid with solar panels
Employees with Shaw Solar, from left, Micah Rieke, Nate Keil and Seth Britton, install solar panels at the SOIL lab’s grow dome Tuesday at Riverview Elementary School in Durango. Shaw…
Regional News
The Blotter, April 14
Durango Police Department Monday 7:07 a.m. Someone reported graffiti in the parking lot of the Rio Grande Inn, 400 East Second Ave. 10 a.m. Someone reported two people involved in…
Regional News
Funeral home owner who left corpse in hearse for a over a year pleads guilty
Miles Harford faced a dozen counts including four counts of abuse of a corpse
Regional News
Funding for Colorado ‘Head Start’ threatened by Trump’s budget proposal
Program relies on $120 million in federal funding annually