Courts and Crime
Ren Bedoni preliminary and bond hearing set after beating man with golf club
Bedoni was taken into custody Sept. 2
Headlines
Local News
Yellow Carrot chef to be featured in Holiday Gourmet QVC segment
Durango restaurateur to promote her snack company on national television
Sports
Late goal by Legendre pushes FLC past St. Mary’s 1-0
Skyhawks remain undefeated after home opener
Local News
Colorado State Patrol still searching for alleged hit-and-run driver in crash near Pagosa Springs
CSP has identified a possible suspect but seeks additional details
Local News
‘Never forget:’ 9/11 first responders honored at Durango stair climb
‘We know that there's that potential to pay the ultimate sacrifice’
Courts and Crime
Eight drug traffickers out of Montezuma County sentenced to 32 total years
The drug task force became aware of the traffickers in 2022
Local News
La Plata County sets rate increase for city inmates held in jail
Commissioners direct staff to pursue negotiations for new intergovernmental agreement
Community
Fenceline Cider seeks apples for community harvest
The cidery uses local apples to produce their cider
Local News
La Plata Family Centers Coalition to celebrate 40 years of community building Saturday
Community Farming Initiative continues to see success in third year
Education
Montezuma-Cortez school district writes letter to parents after Georgia shootings
Letter addresses the district’s safety protocols in the event of threat
Local News
$15,000 offered for information about condor killing near Cortez
The bird was killed near Lewis in March
Tri-Cities
Four Corners Old Car Club to host 40th Annual Collector Car Weekend
The event will include a swap meet, car show and 1966 Batmobile
Tri-Cities
Farmington man accused in drunken driving death
Crash happened in a wash on a Polaris all-terrain vehicle
Local News
All eyes drawn to Ignacio’s Dancing Spirit art center, which nears completion
Visitors look on with astonishment during sneak peek, which is desired effect facility has in mind
Regional News
Colorado’s fifth wild horse helicopter roundup in three years set to begin, against governor’s wishes
BLM plans to remove about 100 mustangs from Little Book Cliffs near Palisade
Local News
La Plata County will charge Durango High School students $50 to park at fairgrounds
Revenue will be used to cover costs associated with maintaining lot
Local News
La Plata County commissioner candidates discuss land use at forum
Matt Salka, Paul Black agree on basic premise of issues, differ in approach to resolutions
Local News
Traffic delays at Camino del Rio intersection expected through November
Southbound Main Avenue drivers will no longer be able to turn left at 14th Street
Courts and Crime
Man arrested after beating another man with golf club near City Market
Suspect reportedly asked officer if he should 'beat him up again’
Local News
Durango La-Plata County Airport secures nearly $13 million grant for terminal expansion project
Aviation director says project is scheduled to finish in 2026
Local News
How Durango School District supported newcomer students to practice English this year
9-R received 36 new-to-English students last school year, compared with six in 2021
Regional News
Captured wolf dies, pack relocated after feeding on livestock in northern Colorado
CPW broke its silence after announcing two weeks ago it would capture the Copper Creek pack
Local News
Horse gallery show opens in Cortez
The Turquoise Raven Art Gallery hosted an opening reception for their latest show on Saturday
Local News
Woman found dead in Animas River is identified
Rafting company spotted body and notified police
Local News
With no phone, wallet or car, he died in the Colorado wilderness, leaving $30,000 to the food bank
Stew Scheppegrell, 79, spent 20 years living alone northeast of Durango. His body was found last month
Action Line
Jury is in: La Plata’s ‘phrag’ won’t be sentenced
This plant, identified as a “phragmite,” is spreading in the north Animas Valley along U.S. Highway 550. But is it a weed? (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) Dear Action Line: Can you…
And the West is History
And the West is History: Whittier School and students – ca. 1900
Students and teachers face West 19th Street at the corner of Main Avenue around the turn of the 20th century. Known first as Northside School, this structure was District 9’s…
Local News
Durango police, Four Corners Motorcycle Rally official say event was a success
Collaboration between DPD and rally organizers helps enforcement on hectic holiday weekend
Tri-Cities
A taste of Sundance in the Four Corners
Film festival features new indie films and one vintage classic
Local News
Virtual CD3 candidate forum to be held on Sept. 18
Online meeting an opportunity to learn about candidates’ platforms