Regional News - The Durango Herald

GOP Colorado governor hopeful puts election denier on ticket

DENVER – Colorado’s Republican nominee for governor, Heidi Ganahl, on Monday selected as her running mate a Navy veteran who has claimed President Joe Biden was not legitimately elected pres...

DATE: Jul 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Four dead in small plane crash in Colorado

DENVER – Four people died in a small plane crash Sunday in the foothills west of Boulder, the Federal Aviation Administration said Monday. The crash sparked a small fire that was quickly co...

DATE: Jul 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Denver police: 5 bystanders hurt when cops fire at armed man

DENVER – Five bystanders were injured when officers shot and wounded a man who allegedly pointed a handgun at police as bars emptied for the night in a neighborhood known for its nightlife e...

DATE: Jul 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado congressional candidates who faced tough primaries are low on cash

Democratic U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet’s $8 million in cash dwarfs Republican Joe O’Dea’s $841,000

DATE: Jul 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Wildlife advocates say voter intent being ‘lost or undermined’ in wolf reintroduction process

Conservation groups offer alternate plan that limits killing after livestock losses

DATE: Jul 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Bird nerd alert: Rare yellow feathered cutie spotted in San Luis Valley

Last documented case of a yellow rail in Colorado was in 1906

DATE: Jul 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Weekly planner for July 18-22

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 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo president signs pandemic aid priorities, $1B spend

CROWNPOINT, N.M. – Navajo Nation leaders have finalized an agreement on spending priorities for more than $1 billion in federal pandemic relief to improve water, sanitation, housing and comm...

DATE: Jul 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Top horticulturalist will talk about famed rock gardens at Kew

Tom Freeth to speak July 24 in Durango

DATE: Jul 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Judge quashes arrest warrant for indicted Mesa County clerk

Tina Peters traveled to conference in Las Vegas

DATE: Jul 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Helicopter roundup in western Colorado aims to capture 750 wild horses in next month

Mustang advocates say herding in 100-degree heat is inhumane; BLM says grazing conditions are getting worse

DATE: Jul 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Best bets in and around Durango

Durango Arts Repertory Theatre will premiere “Wish You Were Here” on Friday at the Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. Local actors and directors will stage 10-minute plays, with scri...

DATE: Jul 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News