Regional News - The Durango Herald

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried gave thousands to Colorado Democratic campaigns in the 2022 elections

Grand jury, regulators claim Bankman-Fried tried to influence elections with donations, including in Colorado

DATE: Dec 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

There’s a crappy situation in Colorado’s backcountry: too many pooping hikers

Outdoor recreation groups hope handing out waste-disposal kits will cut down on the problem piling up on Colorado’s public lands

DATE: Dec 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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Durango Police Department Monday 7:56 a.m. A rear-end crash resulted in an arrest in the 1500 block of West Animas View Drive. 2:11 p.m. A car slid into a parked car in the 21600 blo...

DATE: Dec 13, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter

Durango Police Department Friday 2:28 p.m. Two men were arguing in a parking lot near the intersection of West College Drive and Camino del Rio, which resulted in at least arrest on susp...

DATE: Dec 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Lauren Boebert’s narrow victory confirmed by mandatory recount

Democrat Adam Frisch conceded on Nov. 18 after it became clear he couldn’t win

DATE: Dec 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Plan calls for 50 northern gray wolves to be released in Colorado over 5 years

Social, political issues will be harder to manage than animals as recovery rolls out on the Western Slope starting in 2024, Colorado species conservation program boss says

DATE: Dec 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Worst Colorado avian flu outbreak kills bald eagles, threatens more wild birds

Millions of chickens have been slaughtered, while rare raptors are also in danger

DATE: Dec 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Race between Boebert, Frisch was most expensive 2022 Colorado congressional contest

More money was spent per vote in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District than in any other federal race in the state this year.

DATE: Dec 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Leadership shuffle underway for Colorado political parties

Two people have entered the race to head Democratic, Republican parties

DATE: Dec 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Weekly planner for Dec. 12-16

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: Dec 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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Durango Police Department Thursday 7:32 a.m. A two-car crash occurred in the 37000 block of U.S. Highway 160 west of Gem Village. 11:03 a.m. Someone reported “belligerent bums” campi...

DATE: Dec 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Baby Hick: Senator John Hickenlooper and wife welcome baby via surrogate

Family says 10-pound 15-ounce baby is ‘practically perfect’

DATE: Dec 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Photos: Elkhorn Fire on Sunday

Photos: Animus on the AnimasBoxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Boxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Photos: A rockin’ good timeThe 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

The 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.

A solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a d...