Tri-Cities
Gunshot shuts down North Monterrey Avenue in Farmington
Vicinity of May 15 shooting again draws heavy police response
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Local News
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4031 in Durango reintroduces Red Shirt Fridays
Movement began in 2005 as a way to put political views aside and show support for troops
Local News
Bennet introduces Headwaters Protection Act in Congress
Legislation would work to protect watersheds and forestry across the U.S.
Local News
Electra Lake to open for first time since 2019
Winter’s heavy snowfall means boats will be allowed back on the water this year
Regional News
A wildfire camera bill repeatedly fails. Secret survey results at the Capitol might explain why
Lawmakers on both sides of aisle praise legislation, but then it goes nowhere
Regional News
Polis vetoes bill that would have helped local governments create affordable housing
Business groups asked governor to veto measure
Arts and Entertainment
Review: The beauty of time passing
Theme show at Create Art & Tea elicits surprising results
Local News
Do swollen rivers help or hurt Durango rafting companies?
Some customers are incentivized by high flows, while others are deterred
Local News
Ska Fabricating receives governor’s award for exporting
CEO says 20% of the company’s business is international
Local News
Normandy marks D-Day’s 79th anniversary, honors World War II veterans
A plane flies over the American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, Monday June 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Padilla)Thomas Padilla ON OMAHA BEACH, France – An overwhelming sound of gunfire and men’s…
Local News
Papa Jake survived D-Day on Omaha Beach, now he’s a TikTok star
Jake Larson, 100, has more than 600,000 followers
Local News
Photo: A wee bit more added to Lake Nighthorse’s Wibit
Swimmers make their way back to shore on Tuesday from the lifeguard tower that is one of the new features on the Wibit that Durango Parks and Recreation added this…
Local News
Novice rafters, tubers advised to take precautions this season on rivers
Safety experts advise people to use life vests and water shoes, and scout routes before committing
Local News
Historic Columbine Cabin to be removed from Purgatory Resort
A buyer will be selected through a sealed bidding process
Regional News
Federal lawsuit challenges Colorado’s ‘bubble’ law
State becoming a legal battleground over abortion rights
Regional News
Polis signs bill allowing more speed cameras across Colorado
Legislation allows local governments to use technology in more places, including busy arterial roads
Regional News
Polis isn’t going to ban guns. But that might not be the point of dayslong sit-in
Part of asking for such a radical – if unrealistic – change is to garner attention
Local News
Strater Hotel dedicates Room 215 to Coffee Club
Group met every morning for decades at Mahogany Grille
Local News
Video: Iron Horse Veterans Train 2023 leaving Durango
Military veterans were among the passengers on the first train departing Saturday from Durango to Silverton. Veterans were allowed to ride for free on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge…
Regional News
Colorado Supreme Court ends fisherman’s right-to-wade argument
Roger Hill sued, arguing a riverbed is public property open for wading anglers
Local News
Family and friends remember Toh-Atin’s Mary Jane Clark
Durango resident loved skiing, playing bridge and learning about other people
Local News
Freestyle kayakers show off skills in River Days competition
Brother and sister take home first-place prizes in two events
Local News
Kevin Hall takes job as deputy manager at La Plata County
Former city of Durango employee has been serving as county’s interim Community Development director
Local News
Man stabbed and killed in Cortez near Speedway gas station
Suspect being held on second-degree murder charge
Local News
La Plata County residents are raising a ruckus over property valuations
Values are 40%, 60% or even 100% higher than in 2021
Local News
Increase in property values doesn’t mean a windfall for taxing entities, says county
Public agencies say inflation and state laws take a bite out of net revenues
Action Line
Like flume work, your boat will go slowly at Electra Lake
Electra Lake north of Durango will remain closed to recreation in 2021.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file Dear Action Line: One of our favorite pastimes, from past times, was to take our…
Regional News
Colorado weather: How much rain to expect this week
Rain and thunderstorms return to much of state, while the high country is getting snow
Regional News
Weekly planner for May 5 – 9
0123 calendarcca Information and agendas about local meetings: City of Durango: www.durangogov.org or call 375-5000. La Plata County: www.co.laplata.co.us or call 382-6210. Town of Bayfield: www.bayfieldgov.org or call 884-9544. Town…
New Mexico
Lawsuit revived against teacher accused of cutting Native student’s hair
Outrage propels legislation to prohibit discrimination