Local News
First e-bike trail in San Juan National Forest opens
6.2-mile Cutthroat route runs parallel to Hermosa Park Road
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Local News
Upper Pine fire earns third accreditation award from national agency
Department recognized for exceeding medical service standards
Local News
Democratic candidate Katie Stewart wins House District 59
Durango 9-R school board member ran against Ignacio Mayor Clark Craig in 2024 election
Local News
Ute Mountain Ute Tribe receives funding to plan water pipeline from Cortez
Lawmakers urged Bureau of Reclamation for water project funds after denying water rights compensation
Local News
Veterans Day Parade hits Main Avenue on Monday
Event usually draws hundreds of residents wanting to pay respects to former service members
New Mexico
Winter storm cuts power for tens of thousands, closes roads in northern New Mexico
Nearly 36,000 households were without electricity in the Santa Fe and Albuquerque areas
Tri-Cities
Shiprock man arrested after stabbing and hitting ex with car
Johnson faces federal assault charge
Community
Group of hunters rescued in Montezuma County during snowstorm
One of the vehicles was stuck in 4 feet of snow
Courts and Crime
Trinadie Lopez sentenced to six years for 2023 street shooting
Court determines that while Lopez didn’t fire the gun, he provided it
Regional News
Culprit in Colorado’s latest wolf death was… another wolf
Predator was one of 10 captured in Oregon and released on Western Slope
Local News
Stocks soar, Durango immigrants sweat in wake of overwhelming Trump win
President-elect stirs conflicting confidence and uncertainty
Arts and Entertainment
Da-Da-Da DUNNN
Violinist joins San Juan Symphony Orchestra to celebrate Beethoven
Local News
Contest between Clark Craig and Katie Stewart for Colorado House remains undecided
With votes yet to be counted, Republican candidate not ready to concede
Arts and Entertainment
Crystal Hartman comes home
Artist returns to Durango for new show at Studio &
Arts and Entertainment
The Weekender: Album collectors, start your turntables
Four Corners Vinyl record Club hosts show at La Plata County Fairgrounds
Regional News
Two arrested in connection with stolen ballots scheme in Grand Junction
One suspect was a postal employee, the other a felon
Outdoors
Purgatory Resort announces bonus weekend of skiing after major snowstorm
Ski area to open for this weekend after getting nearly a foot of snow
Arts and Entertainment
Kate Niles’ new novel a veritable New Mexico buffet
Maria’s Bookshop will host an author event with novelist Kate Niles next week. (Courtesy of Maria’s Bookshop) Kate Niles’ new novel, “The Last Hanging of Ángel Martinez,” is a glorious…
Sports
Durango uses strong opening 10 minutes to push past Montbello 3-1 in state playoffs
Demons move on to face No. 1 seed Mullen in quarterfinals
Sports
Durango football, volleyball receive playoff matchups
Football will play at home, volleyball will be away
Local News
Durango residents charged on suspicion of theft at Canyonlands historic site
Roxanne McKnight, 39, and Dusty Spencer, 43, were allegedly caught on camera in March
Local News
Republican Jeff Hurd beats Democrat Adam Frisch in CD3 race
The main difference between the candidates is their stance on abortion
Local News
Photos: A snowy day
Riders participate in the Fort Lewis College and community cyclocross practice on Wednesday as fresh snow covers the campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca Deer hang out in the trees on Wednesday…
Agriculture
Ute Mountain Ute Tribe awarded $9.6 million grant for land management improvements
The grant will help alleviate the effects of drought while improving water usage
Nation & World
Trump wins White House in a political comeback rooted in appeals to frustrated voters
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives at an election night watch party at the Palm Beach Convention Center, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP…
Arts and Entertainment
Review: Durango High School stages modern morality tale
‘Mean Girls’ runs through Nov. 16
Local News
Matt Salka reelected La Plata County commissioner
Incumbent led his Republican opponent Paul Black by 12 percentage points
Regional News
Colorado voters reject ranked choice election ballot measure
Proposition 131 was funded in large part by Kent Thiry, the wealthy former CEO of the Denver-based dialysis giant DaVita
Local News
$150 million school district bond passes in Durango
9-R plans to build new school in Three Springs, possibly affordable housing for teachers and staff