Regional News - The Durango Herald

Colorado GOP goes all in on trying to block unaffiliated voters from its primaries

State party files lawsuit and is considering a bylaw amendment to opt out of primaries

DATE: Aug 2, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Wildfire north of Gunnison grows to 1,427 acres

Blaze ignited last week from lightning bolt in a remote area

DATE: Aug 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado GOP files lawsuit to close its primary elections

Lawsuit also seeks to ease opt-out procedures that require three-fifths majority

DATE: Aug 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Few local governments have followed state’s lead on menstrual product tax exemption

The law went into effect in August 2022, but the sales tax exemption began in January

DATE: Aug 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter

Durango Police Department Sunday 1:03 a.m. A person at Speedway, 901 Camino del Rio, was arrested on a warrant and on suspicion of trespassing. 2:53 a.m. A driver near the intersect...

DATE: Jul 31, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Space Command headquarters will remain in Colorado Springs

President Donald Trump’s administration, in the final day of his presidency, ordered the HQ moved to Alabama

DATE: Jul 31, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter

Durango Police Department Thursday 12:34 p.m. A woman in the 400 block of East College Drive was arrested on a warrant. 3:45 p.m. A driver hit a car in the Walmart parking lot, 1155...

DATE: Jul 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Weekly planner for July 31-Aug. 4

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...

DATE: Jul 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Chefs cooking up curiosity about Indigenous cuisine and causes

New wave forms in Colorado, other parts of Mountain West

DATE: Jul 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

River deaths on the rise in Colorado

Above-average snowpack and strong spring rains have caused waterways to swell

DATE: Jul 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Amid climate change, Colorado mountain towns are warming with rest of the planet

High elevations still provide some reprieve, but fingerprints of rising temperatures still present

DATE: Jul 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter

Durango Police Department Wednesday 2:56 p.m. A man near the intersection of Escalante Drive and River Road was arrested on suspicion of possessing an open container. 3:59 p.m. Thre...

DATE: Jul 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Photos: Wreaths Across America at Greenmount Cemetery in Durango

Photos: Durango High School girls basketball plays Piedra Vista High SchoolPanthers left Durango with 37-29 win on Tuesday night

Panthers left Durango with 37-29 win on Tuesday night

Photos: Noel Night in downtown Durango

Photos and video: Singing with Santa

Photos: Durango Turkey Trot

Photos: Durango High School football takes on Heritage High School in state playoffsDemons lost to Eagles, 45-36, in 4A quarterfinals at home on Saturday

Demons lost to Eagles, 45-36, in 4A quarterfinals at home on Saturday

Photos: Fort Lewis College men’s basketball at home

Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s hoops wins home opener

Photos: Durango High School football wins in second round of state playoffs

Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s soccer hosts RMAC tournament gameSkyhawks defeated Regis to move on to RMAC tournament semifinals

Skyhawks defeated Regis to move on to RMAC tournament semifinals