Arts and Entertainment
Sunflower Theatre prepares to host Raven Narratives Live Storytelling Slam
Event allows audience members to tell their stories based on the night’s theme
Headlines
Local News
Durango to annex Westside, Triangle mobile home parks
74 aged trailers to be replaced with new modular units
Local News
Durango alpinist Kurt Blair presumed dead on New Zealand peak
‘He was living his dream,’ sister said of the 56-year-old climber
Local News
Three World War II veterans will be celebrated in Cortez
The DAV Outreach Center is putting on an event in their honor
Local News
Democrat Matt Salka won reelection – but not among voters in his district
Republicans in La Plata County want to change the way commissioners are elected
Local News
Single-vehicle crash smashes railroad crossing signal box in Hermosa
Flaggers patrol intersection until repairs can be made
Local News
With completion of shop, Durango railroad opens for contract work
D&SNG is rebuilding locomotives and train cars for remote customers
Local News
Durango pursues $1.25 million land purchase for future affordable housing
Parcel suited for about 31 modular and traditionally built units
Action Line
A plea for protecting our local trails
A sign seen at a trailhead around Moab, Utah, a town that apparently also has a few mountain bike trails that sometimes get muddy. (Trey L. Backer) Dear Action Line:…
And the West is History
And the West is History: Fort Lewis College Hesperus campus – 1951
This color image shows part of the old Fort Lewis campus in May 1951. From left to right are the administration building, Snyder Hall (boys dorm), the dining hall, the…
Local News
The Blotter, Nov. 25-26
Durango Police Department Nov. 26 7:37 p.m. A man who allegedly tried to kick a door in at a motel on the 800 block of East Third Street was arrested…
Local News
In Silverton, a developer saw unmined potential. Then he was elected mayor
How Shane Fuhrman set out to develop the stunted mountain haven
Regional News
Private health insurers in Colorado will need to cover abortion care beginning in January
Advocates want similar protections for public employees, Medicaid recipients after Amendment 79’s passage
Regional News
With budget cuts looming, Colorado governor and lawmakers are far apart on fix
Gov. Jared Polis presented his ideas for state budget cuts in November, but they were met with a cold reception from both Republicans and Democrats on the powerful Joint Budget…
Local News
Minor derailment interrupts Friday evening Polar Express schedule in Durango
Patrons were offered refunds, applicable vouchers
Local News
The Blotter, Nov. 22-24
Durango Police Department Nov. 24 11:45 p.m. A person at the North Durango Speedway, 1991 Main Avenue, was arrested for trespassing. 12:57 p.m. Police received a call about a man…
Local News
Holiday hustle strong on Black Friday in Durango
Families visit from New Mexico, Arizona and Texas for Polar Express train ride
Local News
Photos: Santa arrives in a Ford Bronco to sing Christmas carols and light the tree
Singing with Santa held Friday at Buckley Park in Durango
Columnists
Why there’s no commercial airline in San Juan County, N.M.
An American Airlines passenger jet waits to be de-iced on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, before takeoff at Durango-La Plata County Airport. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca Dear Mr. Know-It-All: How did mountainous,…
Tri-Cities
New Mexico and Colorado investigations into DA Hatfield stalled
Blood tests not completed in New Mexico; CBI not investigating Cortez case
Local News
Lift 3 at Purgatory Resort opens ahead of schedule Saturday
Early winter conditions give ski resort strong start to season
Local News
Bayfield resuming process of replacing, relocating water meters
Devices in Yucca Estates subdivision and older units south of U.S. Highway 160 are focus
Local News
Mercy Primary Care now offers retinal scans to screen for diabetes-caused vision loss
Devices will be used during visits at Three Springs, Horse Gulch locations in Durango
Regional News
Colorado’s election equipment password breach explained
What we know about the investigations into Secretary of State's office
Regional News
Police deny sitting on evidence as Netflix doc brings renewed attention to JonBenet Ramsey’s killing
A police officer sits in her cruiser, Jan. 3, 1997, outside the home in which 6-year-old JonBenet Ramsey was found murdered in Boulder on Dec. 26, 1996. (David Zalubowski/Associated Press…
Regional News
Colorado dentist accused of killing wife is charged with trying to kill investigator
James Craig is accused of poisoning his 43-year-old wife, recruiting inmate to murder detective
Business
Inflation is hitting everyone hard, especially Colorado’s food banks
‘More people are needing our help now than even at the height of COVID’
Local News
Manna soup kitchen distributes 1,200 meals on Thanksgiving Day
Kitchen manager says nonprofit may run out of capacity if event keeps growing
Sports
Wayde Hall, Zia Fadil win Durango Turkey Trot
Over 500 runners ran the 5-mile race Thursday morning
Gallery
Photos: Running up an appetite on Thanksgiving
The Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race takes off on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca