Regional News
Under new law, Coloradans gain power to repair cellphones, computers and more
Policy gives consumers more control over devices they own
Headlines
Local News
Rural Coloradans show support for abortion-rights amendment
Initiative 89, aiming to protect abortion rights in Colorado by including it in the state’s constitution, made it on the 2024 general election ballot
Local News
In a sustained drought, water solutions grant supports agricultural innovation
Funding from the LOR Foundation allows farmers to experiment with unique and heritage grains and seeds
Local News
Human trafficking conference highlights need for awareness, reporting
Numbers continue to increase in state, nation
Education
Montezuma School District providing free meals for local youths in summer
There is no cost to sign up for the program
Local News
What you should know about this year’s Animas River Days
The 41st annual celebration features old and new traditions
Arts and Entertainment
14th annual Play Festival gets a redo
One evening, eight plays = a renewed DART
Local News
Has tipping culture gotten out of control in Durango?
Customers sound off on increased gratuity percentages and counter service
Sports
Riley Amos dominates UCI Mountain Bike World Cup in Czech Republic
Christopher Blevins also secured a podium
Talk about Town
D&SNG railroad wins ‘Most Scenic Train Ride’
Three other Colorado railroads appeared on the list
Local News
Visit Durango’s executive director resigns
Transition comes as organization falls under scrutiny by local governments
Local News
Sabotage deflates experience for Iron Horse Bicycle Classic riders
Sharp tacks scattered on road puncture tires for about 50 riders
Regional News
The Blotter, May 24-27
La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Sunday 10:46 a.m. A man reported that his neighbor was locked out of her residence and stuck on her balcony somewhere along U.S. Highway 550…
Local News
Farmers Market: Hog Heaven Honey also sells the bees
Tina and Neil Sebestyen also remove unwanted bees
Local News
Durango bar retains liquor license after run-ins with the law
Co-owner and former manager at 8th Ave. Tavern removed from license
Local News
Veterans remembered at Iris Park ceremony Monday in Durango
Memorial Day sparks memories of those who died in battle
New Mexico
Colorado man faces 9 charges after allegedly fleeing on motorcycle
Christian Akin, 35, reportedly found with stolen firearm and fentanyl
Regional News
Lightning strike kills Colorado rancher and 34 head of cattle
Incident stunned small, tightknit community where most everybody knows everybody
Local News
Opening of U.S. Highway 550 realignment hits delay; CDOT targets mid-June
Roundabout at Grandview interchange needs lights before Farmington Hill can be abandoned
Regional News
‘Shame on Polis’: Why the Colorado labor movement is so mad at the governor
Polis vetoed six bills last week, three of which were priorities for state union leaders
Regional News
Colorado State University’s corpse flower bloomed
While the sight is pretty, the smell is not
Local News
Tuxon Ranch in southwest La Plata County has big plans involving equine education
New leadership for ranch near Breen working with Durango School District
Action Line
Durango: Where every day is a holiday …?
An eternal “Happy Holidays” from the good folks at the Crossroads Center. (Cal N. Durr) Dear Action Line: At the corner of 14th Street and Main Avenue, the Crossroads Center’s…
Business
Porky’s Smokehouse reopens after catching fire last fall
New Bayfield location has high visibility for travelers along U.S. Highway 160
Sports
Iron Horse weekend ends with mountain bike races
Toby Hassett won the men’s pro race and Erin Osborne won the pro women’s
Gallery
Photos: Riders compete in the IHBC mountain bike pro races
Todd Wells competes in the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro mountain bike race on Sunday at Chapman Hill. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride
Local News
City tackles land transfers in next steps for Durango Mesa Park
Updated area plan, preliminary plot receive approval from councilors
Regional News
Polis signs bills regulating funeral homes after discovery of 190 rotting bodies
Fremont County coroner Randy Keller, left, and other authorities unload materials that will be used to put up tents at the Return to Nature Funeral Home where over 100 bodies…
And the West is History
And the West is History: Durango panorama – ca. 1900
This westward-looking photo gives viewers a perspective of how this part of downtown Durango appeared around the turn of the century. East Third Avenue (known as the Boulevard) is easy…