Durango Police Department Sunday 9:13 a.m. Four trucks were parked in fire lanes at the La Plata County Fairgounds. Police issued citations. 5:19 p.m. A man was carrying a butcher…
Damitre Burch faces 35 years in prison for killing Jadah Willmett, 21
Drivers will be able to legally make calls only if they use a hands-free accessory
Development targets wage earners making 30% to 60% of area median income
The four historic Colorado plates that can be purchased to benefit the Colorado Disability Funding Committee. Black is far and away the most popular. (Courtesy of Division of Motor Vehicles)…
At the turn of the century, horse racing was the most popular pastime in La Plata County. Races were held from early spring to late fall. Certain horses had celebrity…
Native American Youth Organization eyes consistency under leadership of Kristean Velasquez
Racers from across the country converged on the 12 Hours of Mesa Verde mountain biking competition at Phil’s World trail system in Cortez. Around 1,000 competitors flew around the single…
The Colorado state Capitol in Denver, seen here on Jan. 9, 2023. The Colorado Legislature approved a variety of bills changing the state’s criminal justice system. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)dur-i-syn…
The La Plata County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents to lock their cars after three cars were stolen from a subdivision west of Durango.Durango Herald For many, having a reliable…
Over $700,000 from infrastructure bill will go to culvert replacement
Mark Schenberger of Durango won Saturday’s half-marathon at Vallecito Reservoir
Student walkout meets resistance and suspension; theater teacher’s behavior in question
A gun lock is seen on a pistol at the Meriden Police Department. Democrats plan to introduce three pieces of gun-control legislation this year. One bill would require a mandatory…
Pyrotechnics haven’t marked Independence Day since 2019
The Mancos Town Board approved an ordinance allowing for alcohol consumption on town-owned properties during select events.The Journal file Picking up a to-go cocktail or glass of wine will be…
Chris Zoltowski and his wife Rae Jean look to provide new opportunity for Bayfield youth players
A pot of $7.3 million is available to address damage to natural resources
Durango High School students from left, Kylee Cheese, 15, Shaylee Valencia, 16, Lilli Williams, 16, and Grier Metz, 14, hold Mini, Hannah, Donald and Mickey, all Jacob sheep being raised…
Newspaper collected more prizes than any other Colorado publication
Student says more can be done about drug education
Udder Indulgence has been making soaps and lotions for about 10 years
Ashton Padilla charged with 4 counts aggravated battery with deadly weapon
Senate Bill 213 draws ire of counties
Grandview connection dubbed ‘Bridge to the Future’
New features include pickup order system, additional produce vendors
Firefighters burned about 1,130 acres Thursday in Boggy Draw area
Mast comes to Durango after leading University of Antelope Valley
Damon Abeln, superintendent with F&M Construction, guides a front-end loader as it dumps dirt and rock to temporarily block the end of a 36-inch storm drain being installed Thursday below…
Durango Police Department Wednesday 7:55 a.m. A suspicious-looking man was looking into multiple businesses in the 3700 block of Main Ave. 9:32 a.m. Someone reported a gas leak in the…
