Local News
Durango Board of Ethics launches investigation into complaint filed in January
Open records request reveals multiple potential violations
Headlines
Local News
I was prepared to set aside my journalist ethos to serve on a jury. Turns out, I didn’t have to
Herald reporter selected as juror in criminal trial
Local News
Gas line hit at Mustang Crossing development site
Town of Bayfield issues shelter in place order Friday
Tri-Cities
Farmington man is jumped and beaten at Speedway station
Police use Real Time Crime Center to arrest suspect
Local News
29-year-old La Plata County resident found dead at home
Keaton Griffith is the second person to take their life this month in La Plata County
Local News
Coloradan who helped drag police officer into mob gets 5 years in prison
Jeffrey Sabol helped drag officer into crowd, where rioters assaulted him
Local News
Durango woman shares what life is like since losing leg
Jeanette Wages was hit by a pickup truck while riding her motorcycle
Local News
Durango 9-R to host meeting series, ‘State of the District’
Feedback sought on how to fund district's various needs
Action Line
A crash course on airing your Malfunction Junction views
This is basically what it’ll look like to turn left onto 14th Street from East Third Avenue. Don’t worry about those cars accelerating toward you off Florida Road. (Action Line)…
Community
Local animal rescue nonprofits reiterate need for resources and funding
Despite low funding, animal rescue organizations and officers are continuing to do what they can in the community
Local News
Photos: Filling in winter’s wrath
Brice Simpson, with the city of Durango, spreads hot asphalt Thursday at Santa Rita Park using the city’s new asphalt recycling machine. Used asphalt from the city’s asphalt pile is…
Local News
Durango names five finalists for next police chief
No matter who is chosen, they’ll ‘have big shoes to fill,’ city manager says
Local News
Tractor Supply Co. adding Bayfield location
Construction on new store expected to start this spring
And the West is History
And the West is History: Mining competition in Silverton – ca. 1931
Invariably, historical societies attain photographs of neighboring counties’ bygone events. In 1989, the La Plata County Historical Society was gifted this photo taken in nearby San Juan County. It shows…
Tri-Cities
Man faces 15th DWI charge after arrest in Farmington
Ramone also faces charges of open container and driving without a license
Tri-Cities
Farmington Police Chief Hebbe: ‘Dangerous time’ to be an officer
Two recent police killings in New Mexico, lack of respect make officers question profession
Regional News
Colorado Democratic Party begins steps to remove vice-chair who harassed lawmaker
A court recently granted a protective order to Rep. Leslie Herod over Sheena Kadi’s behavior
Sports
Fort Lewis’ Joseph Goodfox Jr. dances at the Oscars
The Skyhawks’ long snapper was a part of the Osage singers and dancers
Local News
Durango to host smart cycling classes to help bicyclists and motorists coexist
Rules of the road and safety maneuvers to be taught in classroom, hands-on-handlebars courses
Regional News
Bill banning purchase, sale and transfer of so-called assault weapons in Colorado clears first hurdle
A similar measure was rejected in its first committee hearing last year
Local News
Durango recruits residents to count pedestrians and cyclists at 19th Street and Main Avenue
Study to take place last week of March, first week of April
Community
Bike tour to benefit Cortez Police Department in honoring Sgt. Michael Moran in May
The bike ride, hosted by SHIELD616, will span four days
Courts and Crime
Scott Chilleen’s sentencing pushed back after defense requests evidentiary hearing
Chilleen was set to be sentenced Monday for 2021 crash
Local News
Judge rejects plea deal in Durango hit-and-run case
Agreement sought to give driver up to 90 days in jail after leaving scene of crash
Local News
Upper Pine River fire department receives $800K grant for new station
District would like to begin construction in spring 2024
Local News
Bayfield High students to perform ‘Little Shop of Horrors’
Play depicting Broadway classic will be held four times in April at Performing Arts Center
Local News
LPEA election postponed after inconsistency found in bylaws
Co-op failed to follow noticing timeline established in state law
Sports
Eli Tomac places 7th overall in Indianapolis triple crown
Tomac places fourth in the first of three Supercross races
Sports
Fort Lewis women’s basketball head coach Taylor Harris resigns
In his three seasons, he finished with a 23-60 record, trending better each year