Regional News - The Durango Herald

Republicans’ lawsuit to block unaffiliated voter participation in primaries is dismissed

Federal judge likens plaintiffs to Don Quixote, ‘self-appointed heroes’

DATE: Apr 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Weekly planner for April 11-15

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: Apr 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Juvenile lifer seeks reprieve amid broader push for leniency

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Shortly after Riley Briones Jr. arrived in federal prison, he cut his long, braided hair in a symbolic death of his old self. As the leader of a violent gang and just shy ...

DATE: Apr 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

LGBTQ references stripped from Colorado academic standards update

Changes come after months of backlash from conservative groups

DATE: Apr 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Daylight saving or standard time? Just pick one, these Colorado lawmakers say

Bills that would ‘lock the clock’ are being debated at the state Legislature

DATE: Apr 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Best bets in and around Durango

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4031, Durango Elks Lodge and American Legion Post 28 will host a fish-fry fundraiser to benefit the Veterans Relief Committee at 5 p.m. Friday at 1550 Main Ave....

DATE: Apr 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter

Durango Police Department Wednesday 9:20 a.m. A drunken driver was involved in a crash in the east 200 block of College Drive. 10:26 a.m. Someone was harassing people near Durango H...

DATE: Apr 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Denver suburb where Elijah McClain died ousts police chief

DENVER – The Denver suburb where police officers and paramedics have been charged in the death of a Black man in 2019 ousted its reform-minded police chief Wednesday, faulting her management...

DATE: Apr 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado’s controversial public guardianship program scrutinized in legislative budget battle

Lawmakers are concerned about deaths of 14 wards in two years and a lack of oversight

DATE: Apr 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Here’s who has secured a spot on the Democratic primary ballot in the race to unseat Lauren Boebert

Democrats face a steep hill in trying to unseat congresswoman

DATE: Apr 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Louisville allows fire victims to rebuild under older codes

LOUISVILLE – The Louisville City Council in suburban Denver voted Tuesday night in favor of allowing residents whose homes were significantly damaged or destroyed in Colorado’s most destruct...

DATE: Apr 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation eases COVID restrictions; mask mandate remains

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation loosened coronavirus pandemic restrictions Tuesday to allow more people into businesses, including casinos, and for social and other gatherings. Tribal...

DATE: Apr 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News