Local News
Bed Bath & Beyond is closing at the Durango Mall
Retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in April after facing about $5.2 billion of debt
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Regional News
Colorado Democrats move to issue $2 billion in flat-rate taxpayer refund checks
Single filers would get $650 under the proposed change, while joint filers would get $1,300
Local News
Animas City Mountain prescribed burn underway
After years of planning, a controlled wildfire is just what the doctor ordered
Sports
State brackets released for spring sports
Durango girls lacrosse, girls soccer hosting this week
Regional News
Complaint alleges Rep. Boebert illegally spent campaign funds leading up to 2022 election
Group asks FEC to investigate ‘this apparent violation’
Action Line
Does moving fairgrounds make horse sense?
Young cowboys watch breakaway roping in July 2018 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Some people want to move the fairgrounds to Durango Mesa Park. But the bottom line is…
Local News
La Plata County likely to seize control over hiring for public health district
Resolution would ‘clarify’ duties of new board, giving it ‘advisory’ powers
Local News
Suspect arrested after allegedly stealing trolley, taking joy ride that ended near Ignacio
Durango man arrested after vehicle tires damaged by spike strips
Local News
Innovating agriculture, world’s reliance on next generation key themes at Fort Lewis College commencement
More than 400 graduates celebrate their successes at graduation attended by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
Sports
Buccowich discovers her bike in museum
Longtime Durangoan won first national title here in 1986
Local News
Photo: First train to Silverton
The first Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad train to Silverton for the season makes its way through Durango on Saturday morning. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride
Local News
Yo! Fitness focuses on functional training, smaller classes
Former Durango Sports Club trainer talks Durango gym market and her process
Local News
Photos: Girl Scouts say ‘thank you’ to Durango snowplow drivers, with cookies
Emersyn Roberts, 5, left, Eleanor Dugan, 6, center, and Maggie Webb, 5, with Troop 27994 Girl Scout Daisies in Durango, count how many boxes of Girl Scout cookies they delivered…
Local News
‘Trust the science’ on wolves, says Lauren Boebert
However, scientists say there is no consensus on wolf recovery
And the West is History
And the West is History: Basin Sale Barn Auction – 1946
At 1:30 every Thursday afternoon for 42 years, the place to be for many of La Plata County’s ranchers and farmers was the auction barn at the Basin Livestock Commission.…
Local News
LPEA director candidates face off as election gets underway
Ballots were sent this week and should be arriving in mailboxes
Regional News
Weekly planner for May 8 – 12
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
Lawmakers revive effort to protect Chaco from drilling, mining
Legislature would preserve federal lands within a 10-mile buffer zone around park
Regional News
Lawsuit against Colorado over signature verification process allowed to proceed
Complaint argues mail-in ballot system disenfranchises voters
Regional News
Colorado lawmakers could block constituents on social media if governor signs bipartisan bill
Various federal courts have weighed the issue of elected officials blocking people online
Regional News
Mountain lion spends lazy day lounging in tree at Garden of the Gods Park
Midday sighting is ‘extremely rare’ for an area that attracts 4 million people a year
Regional News
Bill to allow more speed cameras in Colorado heads to Polis’ desk
Sponsors say they tried to ‘thread the needle’ of safety needs and civil liberties
Local News
What does Southwest Colorado need to better address addiction?
Advocates say comprehensive resources needed, from recovery housing to methadone clinics
Local News
Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 208
About 110 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what kind of business in the 400 block of East Second Avenue has had construction…
Local News
Agriculture Secretary stops in Durango, announces $63 million wildfire prevention spending
‘Lion’s share’ of funds will come to Colorado, says Tom Vilsack
Local News
As spring construction ramps up, Durango Public Works says recruitment efforts are paying off
Streets division is nearly fully staffed; department turns focus to utilities maintenance
New Mexico
Body found in Farmington identified; autopsy planned
The body was found in the 2200 block of Southside River Road
Local News
Photo: Animas City Mountain primed for controlled burn
Eric King makes his way down Animas Mountain Trail on Thursday which the Bureau of Land Management plans to close for a controlled burn if conditions are right. The burns…
Tri-Cities
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with music, food and lowriders
Absent a city-hosted celebration, small venues host holiday events
Arts and Entertainment
Merely Players stages bluegrass musical ‘Bright Star’
‘It’s a beautiful story about redemption. And forgiveness’