Sports
U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16
America keeps its World Cup dreams alive, will play Belgium
Headlines
Local News
Eight on Metz conceptual development plan gets Durango City Council approval
Residents ask for parking considerations with single-family ‘duplex’ proposal
Regional News
Dwayne Romero beats fellow Aspenite Alex Kelloff in CD3
Romero had 55.2% of the vote to Kelloff’s 44.8% when The Associated Press called the race at 8:01 p.m.
New Mexico
Will betting on wildfires lead to arson?
Fire survivors say using prediction markets to gamble on wildfire is “morally reprehensible”
Local News
Despite regional fires, Cortez still plans to host July 4 fireworks show
While multiple blazes burn in the Four Corners, Cortez officials say the show will go on, weather permitting
Regional News
Melat Kiros defeats U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette in Democratic primary for Denver’s congressional seat
Kiros, 29, ousted Colorado’s longest serving congresswoman in a rebuke to the Democratic establishment
Local News
Photos: Don’t speed
Drivers make their way past two new permanent automated speed enforcement cameras on Florida Road on Tuesday between Oak Drive and Elm Place. The cameras will take photos of speeding…
Local News
Mandatory composting in Durango? City Council will decide this fall
Early survey results show support for improved existing services over new costs
Food
A community approach to a farmers market
Elmore’s Farmer’s Market offers a midweek option with all the goods at a laid-back pace
Local News
Fourth of July celebrations to fill Four Corners with parades, music and fireworks
Communities to mark America’s 250th with festivals, family activities
Regional News
Jena Griswold wins four-way Democratic primary for Colorado attorney general
Candidate was winning by 26 percentage points when the AP called the race
Regional News
John Hickenlooper wins Democratic primary for U.S. Senate over Julie Gonzales
Hickenlooper, who is finishing his first term in the Senate, will face state Sen. Mark Baisley in the general election
Regional News
Phil Weiser overcomes big spending, name ID to beat Michael Bennet
Associated Press called race at 7:55 p.m.
Local News
La Plata County voters favor Weiser, Marx in gubernatorial race
Turnout expected to be about 36% – lower than predicted
Local News
How does La Plata County ensure every ballot is counted accurately?
About 20 election judges were busy moving through carefully choreographed dance at election center Monday
Regional News
Colorado immigrant advocates feel relief for their neighbors after birthright decision
Hannah Liu, 26, of Washington, holds up a sign in support of birthright citizenship, Thursday, May 15, 2025, outside of the Supreme Court in Washington. "This is enshrined in the…
Local News
‘Open to our heroes’: Mountain Range Fitness in Cortez offers free access to firefighters
Gym opening doors to crews battling blazes locally
Local News
Durango municipal judge takes oath of office
Beth Padilla says she will continue specialty court started by predecessor
Local News
Silverton cancels fireworks as wildfires burn across Southwest Colorado
Town, San Juan County tighten restrictions amid severe drought and persistent warm weather
Local News
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory appoints Al Harper as interim CEO
The move follows Jeff Geygan’s resignation
Arts and Entertainment
Durango Events Calendar
The 2025 Fourth of July Parade goes through downtown Durango to Buckley Park. This year’s celebration is jam-packed for Durango and the surrounding area. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)Jerry McBride Running…
Sports
The art of the scorebook makes for a great game of baseball
FARMINGTON – There are several traditions within the sport of baseball that I genuinely enjoy. In addition to finding colorful and sometimes inappropriate nicknames for players, many fans—myself included—enjoy a…
Local News
Axis Health System restructures behavioral health crisis services
Acute Treatment Unit closes to make room for Walk-in Crisis Center
Local News
Can Durango become a Vision Zero city?
Councilors review speed management plan to reduce traffic-related fatalities to none
Local News
Former Bessie G miner keeps history alive in La Plata County
‘I think about it almost every day, because it was a time that changed me,’ Bruce Gillen says
Local News
Fort Lewis College gets $1.35 million grant to explore a ‘more-than-human world’ through an Indigenous lens
FLC will establish a new humanities lab
Local News
July Fourth calendar for the Four Corners, including Durango, Cortez, Silverton and Farmington
Fireworks, concerts, festivals and family games happening across region
Local News
Reduced wind allows for productive day fighting Ferris Fire from the air
Blaze expands to 15,888 acres; evacuations remain in effect
And the West is History
And the West is History: Malone Iron Works – ca. 1892
Located adjacent to the railroad roundhouse at Main Avenue and Fourth Street, Malone Iron Works was an important early provider of metal and foundry products for the railroad and mining…
Action Line
If a bear can get in a can, what can we do?
If your bear-proof can is difficult to open, or is broken so that it opens without operating the lever (or undoing the clips in the older style), you can call…