Regional News – The Durango Herald

Analyzing 5 years of injuries, crashes and hit-and-runs at Colorado ski areas

The Colorado Sun spent two years assembling hard-to-get data

DATE: May 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter, May 1

Durango Police Department Wednesday 6:18 a.m. A vehicle was broken into at Burger King, 1415 Main Ave. 9:41 a.m. A disgruntled man was harassing someone in the east 100 block of Seve...

DATE: May 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado owes taxpayers $34M in refunds it never sent

Lawmakers have just days left in the 2024 legislative session to correct the error

DATE: May 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New blueprint for building up the force of Colorado construction workers

Colorado needs to build more housing. It also needs the people to build more housing. Denver’s BuildStrong Academy is trying to bridge the gap between those two needs. The academy is backed ...

DATE: May 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado cannabis businesses hope reclassification of drug will mean they pay fewer taxes

With U.S. officials considering loosening restrictions on marijuana companies, Colorado cannabis companies are looking forward to getting relief from the taxman. The Justice Department recom...

DATE: May 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter, April 24-30

Durango Police Department Monday 9:49 a.m. Someone was throwing trash everywhere at Spanish Trails Inn & Suites. 1:31 p.m. A woman was trying to cash a fraudulent check at Wells Farg...

DATE: Apr 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Gov. Polis signs $40.6 billion Colorado state budget

Funding reflects a 3.7% increase from last year, or about $1 billion more in general fund spending

DATE: Apr 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Three FLC professors to speak about media in ‘age of misinformation’

A panel of three professors from Fort Lewis College will present “Evaluating Media in the Age of Misinformation and Disinformation,” on Thursday, May 23 at 5:30 p.m. at the Sunflower Theatre...

DATE: Apr 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado legislative property tax plan is in 11th-hour limbo

A commission has been working to prevent spikes in annual bills

DATE: Apr 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

As session hits final days, Democrats push forward with gun bills

Nearly a dozen gun bills remain active, but opposition is stiff

DATE: Apr 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter, April 26-28

Durango Police Department Sunday Noon: A man was waiving a crowbar and hitting his own vehicle in the 700 block of Tech Center Drive. 5:31 p.m. Someone reported finding a pair of ski...

DATE: Apr 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Grants available for programs that will reduce community gun violence in Colorado

Colorado’s Office of Gun Violence Prevention opened up applications for grant funding available for grassroots and nonprofit organizations working to prevent gun violence within the state. T...

DATE: Apr 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Photos: Fort Lewis football takes on Arizona ChristianSkyhawks win first game since Oct. 5, 2019, beating Firestorm 17-12 on Saturday

Skyhawks win first game since Oct. 5, 2019, beating Firestorm 17-12 on Saturday

Photos: LGBTQ pride loud and proud in the streets of DurangoFour Corners Alliance for Diversity’s annual pride festival took place Saturday

Four Corners Alliance for Diversity’s annual pride festival took place Saturday

Photos: It’s about to get creative in IgnacioThe Dancing Spirits Center for the Arts in Ignacio nears its grand opening

The Dancing Spirits Center for the Arts in Ignacio nears its grand opening

Photos: Hill Climb at Purgatory Resort heats up on SundayHundreds gather to see the return of Four Corners Motorcycle Rally’s big event

Hundreds gather to see the return of Four Corners Motorcycle Rally’s big event

Photos: Running on the MesaDurango Demons host cross country meet on Saturday

Durango Demons host cross country meet on Saturday

Photos: Four Corners Motorcycle Rally returns to DurangoAnnual motorcycle event held on Saturday

Annual motorcycle event held on Saturday

Martinez, who’s also fought live in Ignacio, will enter the ring Sept. 13 at McGee Park Coliseum in Farmington

Photos: Durango High School loses to Farmington 21-20Durango High School had its home opener against Farmington High School

Durango High School had its home opener against Farmington High School

Photos: Volleyball takes the courtDurango and Bayfield High School volleyball players battle it out at DHS

Durango and Bayfield High School volleyball players battle it out at DHS

Photos: Playing at Durango High School one last timeFormer Durango High School volleyball player Millie O’Ketter returns to her home court to play against Fort Lewis College

Former Durango High School volleyball player Millie O’Ketter returns to her home court to play against Fort Lewis College