Regional News
Colorado is expected to return $2.7 billion to taxpayers
If the Legislature doesn’t act, the TABOR surplus will be returned through checks tied to taxpayers’ income levels
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Southwest Life
U.S. Senate clears measure to undo Biden WOTUS rule on wetlands
Bipartisan group backs a repeal of definition under Clean Water Act
Local News
More early child care centers needed in La Plata County to meet demand
Only 60% of residents who need caregiver services are receiving it
Local News
Wage negotiations said to be moving in positive direction for Purgatory Resort bike patrol
Patroller thinks an agreement can be reached before summer season
Local News
Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 203
About 125 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what caused the unexpected rapid deterioration of County Road 501, with 92% of respondents correctly…
Local News
Two La Plata County planning commissioners named in ethics complaint
Jean Walter and George Hepner face accusations over Jan. 12 vote on luxury RV park
Arts and Entertainment
#MeToo visits The MET
‘Falstaff’ Verdi’s only comic opera to be streamed Saturday at FLC
Regional News
Colorado’s statewide snowpack tops 140%, though reservoirs are still low
Deep mountain snow is good news, but what really matters is how reservoirs and soil moisture are replenished when it melts
Arts and Entertainment
Cowboy Tuesday returns to Diamond Belle Saloon
Stories, music, poetry to be shared through April
Local News
Photo: Chapman Hill stays open
Asa Radding, 8, works on his tricks Wednesday at the terrain park on Chapman Hill Ski Area in Durango. When asked how many times he has been to Chapman Hill…
Local News
Q&A: Durango mortuary owner talks shop
Dignity defines Ryan Phelps who says he talks with his ‘clients’ during embalming
Local News
C.R. 301 conditions highlight La Plata County Road and Bridge funding challenges
Residents are unhappy about a paving delay
Local News
Silverton mine waste repository construction to begin
The site will provide a final resting place for sludge removed from drainage of mines
Local News
Durango school board sides with students on Narcan debate
Vote allows district to ratify opiate antagonist use policy
New Mexico
New Mexico court weighs fight over coal-fired power plant
Navajo Transitional Energy hoped to soften blow to employees
Local News
Durango man suspected of shooting Farmington police officer is sentenced
Elias Buck, 24, pleaded guilty to a weapons charge
Arts and Entertainment
Fort Lewis College launches Arts April Fest
Major performance of ‘Messiah’ to be performed
Regional News
Lawmakers highlight harms of Utah oil train project again
Bennet, Neguse go to EPA about proposed Uinta Basin railway
Local News
Queer bar in Durango to reclaim ‘District Three’
Entrepreneur is launching an LGBTQ establishment and collaborative workspace
Local News
Durango city councilors to file ethics complaint against fellow councilor
Olivier Bosmans walks out of special meeting Tuesday
Local News
Photo: Winds of change blow the snow away
A strong wind carries snow off a mountaintop Monday near Coal Bank Pass. Forecasters are calling for blustery weather this week as spring arrives in Southwest Colorado. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca
New Mexico
Tuberculosis rates normalize with increased testing, reporting
World Tuberculosis Day reminds providers, patients of tuberculosis risk
Local News
Pagosa Springs physicians request reconsideration of health department dissolution
La Plata County commissioners plan to stay the course
Local News
Durango rebate program aims to encourage use of e-bikes and ease parking pains
Between $150 and $1,550 reimbursements offered depending on income, place of purchase
Local News
Durango School District 9-R hosts forum about Narcan use
Students argue that drug abstinence is not a realistic solution for teens
Sports
Comeback complete: Blevins and Beers win Absa Cape Epic
Duo wins five stages, general classification of South Africa race
Regional News
Colorado House Democrats limit debate on gun bills to stop GOP weekend filibuster
Republican oppose move as attempt to silence ‘voice of the minority’
Regional News
Colorado delegates make caucuses work
From wildfires to Space Force, the state’s representatives and senators use groups to advance most important issues
Local News
Southern Utes ask Colorado Parks and Wildlife to restrict wolf releases to northern zone
In a letter, tribe asks for broader recognition of sovereignty
Local News
Judge to determine if Bayfield murder suspect can be tried as an adult
Court hears testimony about stabbing death and Damitre Burch’s mental acuity