Arts and Entertainment
Bear Smart to debut Durango’s first-ever Bear Film Festival
‘An evening of powerful stories, real solutions and a shared vision’
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Local News
Emmy-nominated Indigenous filmmaker to speak at Fort Lewis College commencement
‘We’re beyond excited to welcome someone who is deeply committed to telling Indigenous stories,’ FLC president says
Regional News
The Blotter, April 24-26
La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Friday 10:04 a.m. Someone contacted deputies to say they had camera footage of a police chase that occurred in Nighthorse Circle. 1:50 p.m. Campers on…
Sports
Kirtland Central’s Hayden Dan scores impressive victory in Durango’s Hillcrest Invitational
Hayden Dan of Kirtland Central High School watches her opponents tee off on Monday during the Durango Hillcrest Invite at Hillcrest Golf Club. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride For the first…
Local News
La Plata County Tree Study Group is rooted in shared passion for woody plants
Classes include field trips, show-and-tell and whatever spurs members’ curiosity
Regional News
Mild to Wild rafting trips begin early, following months of warm, dry weather
Tourists pivoting to water sports in bad ski conditions inspired decision, manager says
Sports
Demons girls golf finishes second at Durango Hillcrest Invitational
Kirtland Central, Dan, take victory on Monday
Local News
Mystery truck rolls through Cortez, briefly pausing traffic and sparking questions
Empty vessel tied to Thacker Pass lithium project in Nevada
Local News
Forum on proposed Sunnyside consolidation draws vocal crowd
‘No amount of money you save from this closure and consolidation will justify what we will lose,’ parent says
Local News
Photos: Building skills
Escalante Middle School eighth graders from left, Wesley Schaefer, 13; Kolten Merrick, 14; and Yanira Rodriguez, 13, build a playhouse Tuesday at the school. Seventeen students in the level 1…
Local News
La Plata County commissioners proclaim May as Foster Care Month
‘We are always in desperate need of foster families, program supervisor says
Tri-Cities
Lowrider culture takes center stage at Gateway Park in Farmington
U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez calls for the creation of a National Lowrider Day
Local News
After-prom event marks more than 20 years of safe celebration
‘It's not just avoiding the bad; it's also promoting connection,’ organizer says
Local News
Enterprise plans 18-mile pipeline replacement after 92,000-gallon gasoline spill
La Plata County commissioners criticize lack of public outreach
Local News
Fort Lewis College names new diversity affairs vice president
Christine Nelson will take lead on reconciliation, tribal nation partnerships and student belonging
Arts and Entertainment
Durango Events Calendar
A new Summer Stargazing Program, Stargazing Night Sky, will begin at 8 to 10:30 p.m. Wednesday at Lake Nighthorse, entrance area, 1795 County Road 210. The cost is $10 for…
Local News
Sexual abuse in jails bill clears temporary red light
Senate Judiciary Committee sends legislation through to appropriations
Local News
La Plata County’s Fire Ready Expo planned for May
Attendees can expect panels on new code, power shutoffs and family-friendly games
Local News
Resident class-action lawsuit against La Plata Electric Association dismissed
Judge finds LPEA’s board of directors did not violate co-op’s bylaws
Local News
Apartment fire breaks out Saturday on Holly Avenue in Durango
Firefighters prevent spread beyond single unit
Local News
Durango asks court to weigh in on anti-mask initiative
City officials cite legal uncertainty, potential federal consequences if ordinance passes
And the West is History
And the West is History: Women’s softball at Fairgrounds – ca. 1955
When Dolph Kuss took over as the county and city recreation director in 1955, he immediately introduced new programs for area residents. These included organized swimming lessons, marble and jacks…
Local News
Life, liberty and puzzles: Meet the Durango residents hooked on craft jigsaws
Hobbyists spend hours admiring and sharing wooden brainteasers
Action Line
Our lovely city lumps along 32nd Street
What’s going on with the large mounds of dirt on 32nd Street? (Action Line) Question for Action Line: How much longer is the never-ending construction on East 32nd Street going…
Local News
Public meetings for the week April 27-May 1
City of Durango Monday, April 27 Community Development Commission meeting, 5 p.m., Smith Council Chambers, City Hall, 949 East Second Ave. Tuesday, April 28 Engage Durango forum, 5 p.m., Durango…
Local News
Animas High students host multiday arts festival
‘We’ve needed the support of our community to pull (this) off,’ organizer says
Local News
Fort Lewis College awards funding, scholarships in Hawk Tank competition
‘It's really cool to see all these kids spread their wings and do some magical stuff,’ event leader, business professor says
Local News
Bayfield School District families alleged bullying, inadequate special education programming
‘All of us kind of had the same problem, and all of us ended up pulling our kids out,’ parent says
Sports
San Francisco 49ers select Durango’s Willis in NFL Draft
Historic franchise selected former Demon in fourth round on Saturday