Regional News
Colorado artist denies trying to distort Trump in portrait
Portraitist Sarah Boardman says her business has been harmed by president’s comments
Headlines
Local News
Earth Day in Durango? It’s more like Earth Month
A host of events celebrating the planet and promoting sustainable activities take place throughout April
Local News
La Plata County Public Health opens new clinic space
Patients now receive clinical services at the Axis Health System building in Mercury Village
Local News
March honors three men slain in Farmington Chokecherry Massacre
Mike Roy, member of the Diné Bikeyah Chapter of the American Indian Movement, raises his fist as he marches with fellow supporters on San Juan Boulevard in remembrance of the…
Local News
Lost Canyon Bike and Skate Park in Dolores set to break ground in July
It’s in the final stages of fundraising now
New Mexico
Uranium transport through Navajo Nation sparks concerns in New Mexico
Advocates worry contract could lead to truckloads of uranium from Mount Taylor to Utah
Local News
Who’s watching? In Durango, it’s a flock of license plate readers
Cameras allow police officers to access thousands of images from nationwide network
Action Line
Public House 701 is closed
Dear Action Line, Why did the Public House 701 restaurant suddenly close, “permanently” per its website? I enjoyed the friendly and tasty addition to downtown Durango’s dining scene these past…
And the West is History
And the West is History: Volleyball game at Mesa Verde – ca. 1957
Taken at Mesa Verde National Park over 60 years ago, the backstory of this photograph is unknown. The people depicted may be locals on a group outing to the park,…
Local News
‘Super voters’ led way in low-turnout Durango election
La Plata County clerk ‘disappointed’ by level of voter participation
Gallery
Photos: Hands Off! Rally
About 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango
Sports
Amos ready to compete in men’s elite after busy offseason
World Cup season kicked off in Brazil this weekend
Local News
Hands Off! Rally in Durango draws out 1,000 protesters
Vivian Smotherman: ‘We are not at the beginning of fascism. We are in the middle’
Sports
Here’s which Durango winter athletes made all-state
Remec made first team for hockey; multiple skiers made first team
Local News
Colorado Board of Veterans Affairs meets on tribal land for first time
Group gathers in Ignacio at invitation of Southern Ute leadership
Business
Trump’s tariffs will soon make cars more expensive in Colorado
How it will play out depends will vary across dealerships, automakers
Regional News
Colorado bill would force appointed lawmakers to face voters after one year
More than 1 in 5 state legislators owe their positions to the vacancy process
Local News
Photo: Learning to judge
Children participate in Rumble in the Rockies Livestock Judging Contest
Gallery
Photos: Durango High School boys lacrosse
DHS lost to Grand Junction High School 10-4 on Friday afternoon
Regional News
Colorado’s congressional Republicans ask Polis to veto firearm training bill
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis speaks during a news conference about a bipartisan property tax reduction bill on May 6, 2024, at the Colorado Capitol. (Quentin Young/Colorado Newsline) Colorado’s four Republican…
Local News
Meet Harold the Helper, our new AI chatbot
Dear readers, The Durango Herald is excited to introduce Harold the Helper, a new AI-powered chatbot designed to improve readers’ online experience at www.durangoherald.com. Harold can assist readers with a…
Tri-Cities
New Mexico governor signs regalia law. What’s the reaction at home?
Legislation concludes ongoing conversation brought on by Farmington High graduation incident
Regional News
Statehouse Democrats move to expand protections for transgender Coloradans
Democrats in legislature introduce two bills that would add protections in schools and courts
Tri-Cities
A Farmington woman and her daughter are charged with embezzlement
Duo reportedly took money to open nail salon
Local News
Durango spa receives liquor license despite concerns over prior alcohol violation
Council narrowly approves license for River’s Edge Wellness Center
Local News
Durango prepares parking permit program for downtown workers
City explores cost of parking garage study
Local News
Durango duo fined for disturbing Canyonlands cultural site
Pair to pay combined $1,550, barred from Utah federal lands for one year
Tri-Cities
American Indian Movement plans Chokecherry Massacre march Saturday
Annual event seeks awareness, acceptance and fairness
Arts and Entertainment
Troupe 1096 closes season with ‘Hadestown’
DHS students takes audiences on a journey to the underworld and back