Local News
U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management conduct pile burns near Durango
Recent snow and rain created safe conditions for burning, fire official says
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Sports
Mickel bounces back for strong finish to Olympics
Durangoan made dual mogul quarterfinals on Sunday
Local News
Durango police present options for addressing illegally parked RVs and trailers
The city lacks a fine schedule for violators
Local News
La Plata mining exploration draws scrutiny
Mining representative fields questions at community discussion aimed at protection, celebration of public lands
Regional News
The Blotter, Feb. 7-8, 12-13
La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Saturday 10:09 a.m. Someone’s neighbor was putting up speed limit signs on County Road 502. 3:01 p.m. Deputies responded to a suspicious residence with blood…
Local News
Winter storm blows into Southwest Colorado
Whiteout conditions could make travel difficult
Regional News
Ballot initiative would add constitutional right to access public meetings and records in Colorado
Efforts have been made to narrow the definition of ‘public business’ and allow more time for records requests
Local News
Mountain Studies Institute’s new executive director bridges science and policy
Molly McKeon teaches global environmental policy at Fort Lewis College
Action Line
Why are my elders bugging me?
Boxelder bugs live up to their “bug” moniker when they are in your house, where they like to swarm on the south side as winter turns to spring (or in…
Local News
Axis Health cuts three Durango staff members
13 positions eliminated system-wide in broader restructuring effort
And the West is History
And the West is History: Durango teenage costume party – ca. 1910
In the early 20th century, Durango celebrated George Washington’s birthday every year on Feb. 22 with everyone dressed in colonial garb. Schools held special programs; Third Avenue ladies, including Mrs.…
Local News
Is Durango obligated to help businesses negatively impacted by city operations?
Councilors contemplate a remediation program
Sports
Finneseth ready for final season with Buffaloes in 2026
Former Durango High star is a special teams’ standout for Colorado
Local News
Mammoth amount of police bodycam footage becoming a headache for prosecutors
Mandatory equipment boosts transparency but creates growing workload for prosecutors, public defenders
Arts and Entertainment
The Mozart Effect: San Juan Symphony explores musical connections
Performances will be staged in Durango and Farmington
Gallery
Photos/video: Silverton Skijoring
Cassidy Berry, on Sweet William, pulls Hayden Burn down the Silverton Skijoring course while competing in the sport division on Saturday in Silverton. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride Silverton Skijoring on…
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Skijoring thunders back into Silverton
Sports ‘is the best of everything that Southwest has to offer,’ group’s president says
Local News
GOP faces uphill battle to flip Colorado. La Plata County Republicans are hopeful
‘We’re really encouraged,’ said Deborah Shisler, after candidate forum
Local News
Durango’s tenuous ties to Jeffrey Epstein case
An unnamed victim and potential employees of Zorro Ranch mentioned in released documents
Local News
Residents celebrate Durango’s Camino Crossing ‘kickoff’ with brews and tunes at Powerhouse
Designs are 30% completed, construction anticipated for 2029
Stewards of the Land
Lessons that build a relationship with the land
San Juan Mountains Association summer campers take part in an activity at the Durango Nature Center.cca That tiny moment is why education is one of the strongest tools we have…
Gallery
Photos: Durango High School home boys and girls basketball games
Both Demons squads lost to Fruita Monument on Friday
High School Sports
Bayfield boys basketball goes bonkers on Bobcats
Wolverines complete season sweep, 65-37
Local News
Cortez artist Karen Kristin donates her largest canvas painting to city
Kristin’s ‘The Red Sunset,’ painted in 1992, now hangs in the municipal courtroom
Regional News
The Blotter, Feb. 4-5
La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Thursday 7:57 a.m. Someone found an injured cat in their front yard on Horizon Drive. 11:04 a.m. Lumber was stolen from someone’s property on County…
Local News
Durango Olympian Charlie Mickel featured in TV news segment
KOB 4 interviews mogul skier, his father and first coach
Local News
Cortez property owner sues city for placement of road barrier
City seeks to keep the sign standing
Local News
Lemon pleads not guilty in Minnesota church protest case
Journalist and four others face federal civil rights charges tied to disruption at St. Paul church
Local News
Colorado Avalanche Information Center issues warning ahead of Presidents Day weekend
New snowfall is expected to increase danger