Local News
First phase of Durango airport expansion complete
Project finishes on time and on budget ahead of larger Phase 1B
Headlines
Regional News
Republican state representative left a loaded handgun in Colorado Capitol bathroom
Incident comes as Democrats try to ban guns at the state house
Tri-Cities
Woman arrested on tampering charge after jailhouse conversation
Stewart now in San Juan County Detention Center; boyfriend’s there too
Arts and Entertainment
Colorado’s first mom ‘bridging divides’
Susan Polis Schutz’s documentary to air Wednesday on PBS WORLD
Arts and Entertainment
Author’s book ‘The Naming of Horse’ imparts wisdom, unconditional love
Once you meet Horse, he’s hard to forget
Tri-Cities
Cop enters plea deal in drunken driving case, receives probation
'He’s no longer with the department,’ says police spokeswoman
Local News
Photo: Beautiful weather for making music
Saul Rios, 5, makes sounds Thursday while playing the outdoor musical instruments in the Freenotes Harmony Park at Santa Rita Park. Weather forecasters are calling for clear skies with highs…
Regional News
Republican effort to impeach Colorado’s secretary of state fails
Jena Griswold argued former President Donald Trump should be disqualified from holding office again
Regional News
Colorado debating bill that would allow local governments to regulate pesticides. Industry lobbyists are fighting it
A bill in the state legislature would allow cities to make their own rules on the chemicals, but applicators hammer a “patchwork” system
Local News
How will National Association of Realtors settlement impact Durango?
Durango Area Association of Realtors president says lawsuit won’t have significant influence in the market
Sports
Durango boys track and field wins Steel City Track Invitational
The Demons girls team finished fifth
Local News
Axis Health Systems, Pueblo Community College receive state workforce grant
Philosophy behind program is work-based learning model
Local News
Well-known author to speak at Fort Lewis College environmental summit
College to host inaugural climate summit on April 27
Local News
Colorado appeals court rules in favor of Durango resident in open records case
Attorney says municipalities need ‘legislative clarity’ on what’s exempt from CORA requests
Local News
Officials identify young man found dead in Durango apartment
Officers responded to report from person previously on phone with deceased
Arts and Entertainment
Durango Independent Film Festival presents monthly movies
From left, Jeff Bridges, John Goodman and Steve Buscemi star in “The Big Lebowski.” Durango Independent Film Festival will screen the film April 18 at Durango Arts Center. (Courtesy of…
Local News
Health director candidate drops out; board meets Friday
Mike Byrns, the sole contender, is a finalist for another position
Regional News
Skier dies while attempting to jump highway near Winter Park
21-year-old man was killed just west of Berthoud Pass summit
Arts and Entertainment
Hail and farewell: Haydn’s ‘Creation’ signals FLC departures
Music professors will lead performances Saturday and Sunday
Local News
Oscar’s buys longtime Bayfield dining staple Brenda’s Old West Cafe
Brenda’s co-owners to retire; Durango restaurant to take over operations on May 1
Local News
Durango kennel-free cattery brings 12 cats displaced by Lahaina fire back to mainland
Cat Care Durango a sanctuary, shelter and rescue all rolled into one
Regional News
Colorado could use $700 million of TABOR surplus on a new child tax credit
A study by Colorado State University claims that 80 percent of Colorado property owners are paying more now than they would have if the Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR) had…
Regional News
Littleton school bus aide accused of beating nonverbal autistic boys during rides
(AP Photo/Jenny Kane)Jenny Kane A Littleton school bus assistant repeatedly abused at least two severely disabled boys during trips to and from a school for kids with autism and developmental…
Local News
Telluride Brewing Co. moves production operations to Durango
Ska Brewing will produce roughly 7,000 barrels per year for the Western Slope brewery
Local News
Anthem letter sows confusion, stress among patients
April 1 letter informed some customers of May 1 split from CommonSpirit Health
Local News
Still looking for Easter eggs hidden in the Herald?
(Courtesy) Dear Readers, If you are still looking for the 12 Easter eggs hidden the pages of the March 31 issue of The Durango Herald, all is about to be…
Local News
Cars vandalized at low-income housing complex
Suspect accused of smashing windshields and slashing tires on 20 vehicles
Local News
Durango startup Farm to Summit lands 90-day deal with national grocery retailer
Owner says trial run could lead to more manufacturing jobs
Regional News
Colorado could become a national model for housing transgender women in prison
The guard tower stands near the Colorado Department of Corrections Denver Reception and Diagnostic Center on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, in east Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)David Zalubowski Colorado will pioneer…