Regional News - The Durango Herald

No obvious injuries, foul play in deaths of elk hunters in southern Colorado, authorities say

An investigation into what caused the deaths of Andrew Porter and Ian Stasko is ongoing, said Conejos County Coroner Richard Martin

DATE: Sep 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter, Sept. 16-18

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday 4 p.m. Someone abandoned their “rusty stripped-down” trailer that looked like a modified motorhome in a way that was impeding traffic on County R...

DATE: Sep 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter, Sept. 12-15

Durango Police Department Friday 7:12 a.m. A bear was on Durango High School property, and staff called officers to come scare it away before school started for the day. 5:30 p.m. A...

DATE: Sep 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New study finds eastern Colorado is drying faster than the Western Slope because of climate change

Trend could amplify division that has defined state’s water politics for more than a century

DATE: Sep 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

ICE raids mean scrapping some outdoor, public events for Hispanic Heritage Month

Groups exercising caution in face of immigration crackdown

DATE: Sep 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

7 Colorado counties plan to ask voters to double or triple lodging taxes to pay for roads, police

Government leaders hope voters will approve initiatives to offset budget shortfalls

DATE: Sep 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter, Sept. 9-12

Durango Police Department Thursday 7:41 a.m. A man walking on the side of north Main Avenue near Zia’s Taqueria waved a knife at a passing car. 1:49 p.m. An officer removed several s...

DATE: Sep 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

How to witness the season of love for tarantulas in Southern Colorado

It’s tarantula mating season in Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico. The big spiders crawl across roads and between scrubby vegetation on the plains. You’ll often see dozens of the eig...

DATE: Sep 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Tina Peters is not a bargaining chip, Polis says

Colorado governor fields questions from residents during Colorado Matters event

DATE: Sep 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Evergreen High School shooter dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound

One victim remains in critical condition

DATE: Sep 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter, Sept. 5-8

Durango Police Department Friday 9:46 a.m. A motor home became stranded in a turn lane on South Camino del Rio and Dominguez Drive. 10:50 a.m. A religious group was causing a nuisan...

DATE: Sep 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News