Sports
Four student-athletes participate in college signing ceremony at DHS
Family, friends and coaches celebrated at Impact Center on Wednesday
Headlines
Regional News
‘Tamale Act’ would expand the kinds of food Colorado home chefs can sell
Refrigerated and meat items would be allowable under state’s Cottage Foods Act
Local News
Fort Lewis College students kick off Valentine’s Day with annual drag show
‘I think drag can show you that love looks different. ... Love looks like anything,’ host Aria Pettyone says
Sports
Vermette makes history as youngest Red Bull Hardline two-time champion
Durangoan won in Tasmania with his qualifying run
Local News
U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd votes against Trump’s tariff policies
Six Republicans defy president – despite threats
Local News
Photos: Out with the old in with the new
Casey McVay, manager of Gills Point S Tire & Auto Service, talks about how much easier it is changing the gas prices on the new sign compared to going up…
Local News
Property tax bills land in La Plata County mailboxes, and residents are not happy
Assessor’s Office says state law, mill levies driving higher costs
Local News
Truck overturns on Florida Road
Crash occurred northeast of ‘Malfunction Junction’ intersection
Sports
Mickel misses men’s mogul super final, doesn’t medal
Durangoan finished 12th, still has dual moguls on Sunday
Local News
As some Democratic governors lead on ICE pushback, Jared Polis takes a hands-off approach
Polis leader has asked for more federal accountability, but not tight reins
Sports
Mickel advances out of second qualification round into final
Durangoan moved to final later on Thursday
Sports
What are local high school basketball teams’ postseason prospects?
Bayfield boys in best position, Durango girls should make playoffs
Arts and Entertainment
Local photographer chronicles the people of Durango, Bayfield and beyond
Cary Lindley: ‘Every moment is precious and passing, and so are people. ... It’s only by chance that we cross paths’
Local News
West Slope Westies opens dance studio in old Northpoint Furniture location
‘You will be welcomed, and if you stay long enough, you will be dancing,’ organization co-creator says
Local News
Colorado joins multistate lawsuit suing Trump administration for cutting $600M in public health funding
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment labs, Feb. 14, 2022. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News)cca The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment will lose more than $22 million…
Regional News
Colorado’s Attorney General just launched a new system for reporting misconduct by ICE
Will it actually work?
New Mexico
Flora Vista, N.M., man charged in infant son’s death has history of violence
Sheriff: ‘Another example of New Mexico’s failed criminal justice system’
Local News
Southern Ute Tribe considers wildlife code changes amid enforcement gaps
Public comment open through Feb. 23
Local News
Resilient at 100: Durango resident has endured Depression, war and pandemic
‘One day at a time – that's all there is,’ Maddy Surdey says
Local News
Photo: Lesson learned
Philip Meisner gives Talia Muechlnickel a skateboard lesson at the Durango Skate Park on a warm Tuesday afternoon. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca
Local News
Animas High School to host workshop on parenting and teaching students in AI era
Microsoft report highlights rapid adoption of artificial intelligence in education
Local News
Durango City Council shows unanimous support for electric fencing, bear mats
Proposed rules include $50 fee, safety and placement standards
Local News
Warm, wet storms expected to hit Southwest Colorado this week
Even light precipitation is welcome in dry winter stretch
Sports
Mickel finishes 11th in first Olympic moguls qualifying round
Durangoan still has chance to make final on Thursday
Local News
Durango councilors advance ADU rule changes on first reading
Supporters and opponents weighed in over past six months
Local News
Leadership turnover at La Plata Electric Association
Dan Harms promoted to chief operating officer; CFO position remains unfilled
Local News
Colorado lawmakers introduce bill to prevent sexual abuse in jails
State legislation comes amid former La Plata County jail commander’s invasion of privacy case
Sports
Durango’s Charlie Mickel excited to begin Olympic journey
Durangoan will compete in moguls in Italy, starting on Tuesday
New Mexico
11‑month‑old child found dead near Flora Vista, N.M.
San Juan County Sheriff’s Office investigating
Local News
Durango school board seat remains vacant after nearly monthlong search
District D post draws no applicants despite efforts to recruit