Local News
Apartment fire in South Durango likely caused by errantly placed candle
Blaze destroyed unit; response shut city thoroughfare for several hours
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Local News
United Airlines will offer daily flights between Durango and Houston this summer
Service to run from June 26 to Aug. 18
Regional News
Colorado leaders react to death of former President Jimmy Carter
Sen. John Hickenlooper said Carter was ‘as good as it gets’
Local News
CDOT: delays on Red Mountain Pass, CO 145 Tuesday morning
U.S. Highway 550 will be closed 4 miles north of Silverton, 14 miles south of Ouray
Regional News
Despite strong bipartisan support, bill to protect kids online fails to advance in Congress
Legislation would have required social media companies to create stronger controls
Local News
Upper Pine fire hammering out construction, financial logistics for dual station
Initial construction plans slated to be finalized around mid-January; estimated building cost around $18 million
Local News
Looking back on 2024
Examining the year’s triumphs, hardships and some of La Plata County’s most important news stories
Action Line
Ag stories are hot potatoes these days
Nothing like a picture of cute kids or a strange potato. And here is both in one shot. This photo, taken by the legendary Sally Morrissey, appeared in the Herald…
And the West is History
And the West is History: Mason School fourth grade class – 1972
The day after the 57-year-old Central School burned down on March 20, 1950, the District 9 School Board met in an emergency session. It began forming plans for a bond…
Local News
Colorado GOP threatens to sue Durango schools
Email says flags resolution would violate constitutional rights of undefined students
Local News
Despite dry December, Durango area surpasses total precipitation compared to 2023
June monsoon delivers more than normal rain for summer months
Local News
Photo: Sledding in the snow
Residents and visitors to Durango gathered at Buckley Park with their children Saturday morning to do some sledding after a fresh batch of snow fell Friday. (Christian Burney/Durango Herald)
Local News
Restoration project on West Fork of Dolores River benefits trout habitat, ecosystem as a whole
Trout Unlimited recently worked with a private landowner to do the work
Local News
Tourism strong at Purgatory Resort, Durango Hot Springs as winter arrives
Many visitors hit the slopes before taking a dip
Regional News
Committee forming to research Colorado’s boarding schools
History Colorado will include survivors to steer effort
Local News
Family bond fuels Eastern La Plata County business conglomerate
Members of the Lee family own 10-plus businesses across Bayfield, Ignacio
Tri-Cities
How these Ukrainian students found comfort during Christmas in Farmington
Program brings students to U.S. for educational endeavors
Local News
East Eighth Avenue reopens as apartment fire investigation continues
A blaze broke out in an apartment complex, torching at least one unit
Local News
Red Mountain pass to close Saturday morning following storm
Weather expected to clear by Saturday morning, meteorologist says
Local News
A big family: Cortez police officers remember Sgt. Michael Moran a year after his death
The police department agrees it is closer now than ever before
Tri-Cities
Navajo Prep student named National STEM Champion
Student research reaches campus and beyond
Local News
Boy killed in Towaoc shooting was in bed when he was hit
Investigators found 24 bullet casings from ‘assault-style rifle’ at shooting site
New Mexico
For Native American women, stepping into leadership starts with reclaiming their past
Now in its 20th year, WeWin brings together more than 400 women across tribes and generations for prayer circles, keynote speeches and leadership training.
Local News
Mobile app used at Purgatory Resort turns one’s phone into a pocket-size safety beacon
Locator system becoming key response tool at ski areas
Local News
Durango police identify ‘primary suspect’ in bike thefts
Dakota Ross allegedly fled scene before arrest could be made
Local News
Reading this story while driving? Fines are imminent for Colorado drivers
Law takes effect Jan. 1 banning drivers from holding mobile devices
Tri-Cities
Montezuma County DA Christian Hatfield charged with DWI
Charges come 16 weeks after crash near Farmington, New Mexico
Local News
Photo: Ready to get that Christmas tree out of the house?
Sean Larmore of Durango tosses his Christmas tree on Thursday at the city of Durango’s Christmas tree recycling location at Santa Rita Park, between the Animas River and the playground.…
Sports
Vote: Who was the top Bayfield High School fall sports athlete?
Multiple Wolverines earned all-state honors this fall
Local News
Colorado 145 reopens north of Dolores after Thursday morning rockslide
Crews will return to downsize large boulder