Regional News
Jared Polis says Colorado needs a new prison ASAP. How did we get here?
A parole backlog and new laws lengthening sentences are leading to a surge in prison population
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Regional News
Olathe sweet corn’s most famous grower scales back operations
Tuxedo Corn Co. farmer and founder John Harold of Olathe checks his crop in a field west of Olathe, on Friday, July 16, 2021. (William Woody for CPR News) Roughly…
Local News
Lake Nighthorse opens for 2026 season
Reservoir opened Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday until May 3; daily operations begin May 8
Local News
Photos: Brewing up an Iron Horse tradition
Getting together for the 31st year of brewing, the Face Plant beer collaboration team includes from left, JP Hope, of Ska Brewing; Kylie Poole, of Steamworks Brewing Co.; Doug Williamson,…
Local News
Durango Creates! grant program awards nearly $20,000 to creative projects
Festivals, bicycle museum and boxing classic among recipients
Local News
Durango Farmers Market to host six events on Main Avenue
Organizers cite strong turnout and a boost for downtown businesses
Local News
Sunnyside parent, teachers oppose proposed school merger
Critics question timing ahead of new elementary opening
Local News
Durango schools weigh workforce housing purchase amid developer concerns
Liens and unpaid contractors delay decision on townhome project
Local News
Hillcrest Golf Club follows Durango Parks and Recreation’s lead in water management
Director shares how course made it through 2018 drought
Arts and Entertainment
Durango Choral Society celebrates national and local musical heritage
Young singers will take the stage Sunday
Arts and Entertainment
Check out what’s playing in Durango movie theaters
Movies playing April 17-23
Local News
Upper Pine fire district breaks ground on station, urgent care clinic
Voter-approved tax initiatives, federal funding help launch Bayfield project
Local News
Colorado lawmakers advance bill to curb human-bear conflicts
Legislation targets negligent trash practices that attract bears
Local News
Colorado bill addressing jail sexual abuse is paused in the Senate
Officials cite concerns over language and conflicts with existing laws, guidelines
Regional News
The Blotter, April 10-13
La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Friday 8:03 a.m. Someone on Edgemont Highlands called deputies because they wanted to shoot their neighbor’s cat for antagonizing the caller’s dog. 8:11 p.m. A…
Local News
Durango nixes Fourth of July fireworks amid drought
Dry conditions across the state are ‘really bad news,’ fire chief says
Local News
La Plata County upgrades emergency notification system
Residents enrolled in CodeRED will be automatically registered for new alert program
Local News
With Tax Day upon us, residents weigh in on spending priorities
Infrastructure, education favored; foreign conflicts draw skepticism
Local News
Photos: Winter’s encore
A red-winged blackbird sings out from a snow-covered aspen tree Tuesday at Purgatory Resort after several inches of snow fell in the area. Rain fell at the lower elevations in…
Arts and Entertainment
Durango Events Calendar
Several hundred turned out to the Procession of Species on Main Avenue and following Earth Day Durango celebrations at Buckley Park in 2025. This year’s celebration will be held Saturday…
Local News
Rural Coloradans will not receive federal aid after last year’s historic wildfires, floods
Communities in Western Colorado asked for relief for damage including destruction of major electric transmission lines serving oil and gas operations in the Piceance Basin
Tri-Cities
Update: Police identify man killed in police-involved crash in Farmington
San Juan County Sheriff’s Office investigates
Local News
Durango residents request city support for license plate reader ordinance
Councilor proposes regular public updates on use of Flock cameras
Local News
Shaw Solar shifts to employee-owned co-op model
Choice comes after 20 years of traditional ownership under John Shaw
Local News
A legacy of bipartisan cooperation
Former U.S. Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell remembered as stalwart Colorado representative
Local News
Memorial service for Ben Nighthorse Campbell draws diverse crowd
Hundreds gather in Ignacio to honor former U.S. senator
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Photos: Ben Nighthorse Campbell memorial
Programs handed out during the Ben Nighthorse Campbell Memorial Celebration on Monday at the Sky Ute Casino. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) A photo of Ben Nighthorse Campbell is displayed on one…
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Durango man sentenced to 45 years for motel shooting death
Johnny Cash Kimbrough, 22, was found guilty of second-degree murder in Wapiti Lodge killing
Southwest Life
Early Colorado brewers celebrated the centennial with a commemorative bock beer
The Denver Brewing Company markets its ‘peculiar and superior beverage’ to local saloons
Regional News
Elon Musk’s xAI sues Colorado over AI consumer protection law
Lawsuit alleges state consumer-protection law violates the company’s constitutional rights