Local News
Senate passes spending bill, averting shutdown
Colorado senators resist while other Democrats buckle, reflecting party disunity
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Regional News
Colorado lawmakers opt to keep Youth Advisory Council
The legislature did away with group’s ability to draft bills for consideration
Regional News
Polis declares ‘Colorado Canada Friendship Day’ as tariff threats escalate
Governor says he lacks ‘sufficient transparency’ on ICE operations in state
Regional News
Colorado veterans join nationwide protests against VA job cuts and health care reductions
‘Respect and support those who served’ one sign reads
New Mexico
Judge permanently orders landowners to keep Pecos clear in state stream access lawsuit
2022 ruling found the public has the constitutional right to access streams for paddling, fishing and wading
Outdoors
Trump administration doesn’t want you to know a record number of people visited national parks last year
The highest-ever 331.9 million visitors in 2024 is not being promoted by Park Service
Regional News
University of Colorado among 50 facing federal investigations as part Trumps anti-DEI campaign
Agency said schools could lose funding over ‘race-based preferences’
Regional News
Colorado is split into snowpack haves and have-nots, drought report shows
The northern mountains are loaded with snow, but to the south, paltry snowpack illustrates alarmingly high temperatures recorded in the past few months
Regional News
Boebert stands by ‘pimp cane’ comments about Texas Rep. Al Green
Phrase has led to censure resolution against her
Local News
Select Farm to Summit meals now available at REI
Five meals are for sale online and in 35 brick and mortar stores
Regional News
American Airlines plane catches fire at DIA
12 people sent to area hospitals with minor injuries
Local News
Slicing up Durango’s 8.4% sales tax
As residents weigh Ballot Question 2A, here’s a breakdown of the taxes collected at checkout
New Mexico
State agencies request advance funding for pending Tribal water settlements
The settlements await Congressional approval
Local News
Durango School District calls a snow day, cancels classes
About 4 inches fell overnight in the city
Local News
Durango City Council candidates discuss supporting unhoused
Neighbors in Need Alliance hosts discussion on homelessness, housing
Arts and Entertainment
Studio & Gallery turns 15
Celebration kicks off Friday with reception, exhibit
Regional News
Colorado gun restriction bill clears first House committee
Vetting process pared down, sheriff power expanded in amended proposal
The Durango Herald
U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd talks DOGE, energy policy, Ukraine in first tele-town hall
Call comes after rising pressure to speak on national issues
Local News
Durango Ski Barn to close historic north Main Avenue location
Business will continue to operate south storefront at Crossroads Center
Local News
Durango City Council questions Councilor Bosmans’ use of public funds
Proposed ordinance would require elected officials to disclose private interests when seeking taxpayer money
Local News
Details remain scarce in death of missing Durango woman
Jacquline Chavez, 49, likely died of hypothermia; foul play not suspected
Local News
Montezuma County’s first sober living facility opens in Cortez
Residents must be at least 30 days clean and have ‘motivation to continue the recovery journey’
Local News
Durango City Council candidate Olivier Bosmans touts technical, financial expertise
Incumbent prioritizes financial oversight, mending county relationships
Local News
Durango considers installing speed enforcement cameras
City Council may vote on initiative in April
New Mexico
Farmington man charged with threatening judge ordered held until trial
All local judges recused from case
Regional News
The Blotter, March 7-10
Durango Police Department Monday 12:52 p.m. A large hazard, possibly a carpet roll, was in a southbound lane of travel in the 3000 block of Main Avenue. 1:43 p.m. A…
Local News
Photos: The shape of things to come
Work continues on Durango-La Plata County Airport expansion and remodel