Regional News - The Durango Herald

Colorado sees record number of drownings, many related to alcohol or ignoring life jackets

Recent accidents put 2022 total at 36 water-related deaths

DATE: Sep 13, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter

Durango Police Department Monday 9:58 a.m. A car rear-ended another vehicle near the intersection of Dominguez Drive and South Camino del Rio. 11:09 a.m. A small unattended campfire ...

DATE: Sep 13, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

A rancher in Weld County canceled his solar project to spend $6 million against Jared Polis

Steve Wells says he wants to counterbalance a multimillionaire governor

DATE: Sep 13, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado city mourns police officer slain over weekend

ARVADA – A Denver suburb is mourning the death of a second police officer in as many years after a 27-year-old patrolman was fatally shot while trying to break up a large family disturbance ...

DATE: Sep 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

100 years after compact, Colorado River nearing crisis point

Editor’s note: This is part of a collaborative series on the Colorado River as the 100th anniversary of the historic Colorado River Compact approaches. The Associated Press, The Colorado...

DATE: Sep 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado Democrats file lawsuit to stop recall of state Sen. Kevin Priola

The recall is expected to happen in new conservative district, something Dems disagree with

DATE: Sep 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Boebert tells churchgoers to ‘rise up’ at far-right Christian conference

Truth and Liberty event hosted by pro-Trump preacher Andrew Wommack’s Woodland Park bible college

DATE: Sep 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Rep. Lauren Boebert, Adam Frisch quarrel in race’s only live debate

Congresswoman begins event by attacking moderator for previous ‘partisan’ statements

DATE: Sep 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Weekly planner for Sept. 12-Sept. 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: Sep 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Tribes look to preserve natural sonic environment in Bears Ears

Wells, uranium extraction and recreation concern tribal leaders

DATE: Sep 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

A diverse slate of Colorado GOP candidates hopes to prove the party is more than ‘old white men’

Republicans focused on recruiting more people of color to run in state legislative races

DATE: Sep 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

West Nile virus cases in Colorado are up this year

Weather conditions likely contributing to the increase

DATE: Sep 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Photos: La Plata County Fair in full swing Thursday

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