Regional News - The Durango Herald

An attempt to ban mountain lion hunting thrills animal activists, troubles hunters

In last decade, Colorado hunters have killed an average of 469 cougars per year

DATE: Jan 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Weekly planner for Jan. 24-27

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: Jan 22, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

COVID-19, birth rates affect Colorado public schools enrollment

DENVER (AP) – Student enrollment has continued declining across Colorado public schools, with the state counting about 1,200 fewer students in kindergarten through 12th grade this fall than ...

DATE: Jan 22, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Ranchers in some states can shoot wolves that attack livestock, but not in Colorado

Recent incidents have stoked a rancher-wolf controversy sooner than expected

DATE: Jan 22, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Denver-area grocery store strike ends with tentative deal

DENVER – A union representing grocery store workers ended a strike against Denver-area supermarkets owned by Kroger Co. on Friday after reaching a tentative contract deal for workers. The U...

DATE: Jan 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Best bets in and around Durango

Snowdown has returned after last year’s cancellation with the theme “Magical Mystical Snowdown, We Put a Spell on You.” This year’s events will kick off with the annual Snowdown Follies at 7...

DATE: Jan 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

‘Personal choices’ behind surge in traffic deaths in Colorado, officials say

Overall, state has seen a 50% increase in fatalities since 2011

DATE: Jan 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Ethics complaint alleges Tina Peters’ legal defense fund lacks transparency

Mesa County clerk accused of illegally accepting donations

DATE: Jan 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado coal town grapples with future as plant shuts down

CRAIG – In a quiet valley tucked away from Colorado’s bustling ski resorts, far from his hometown in northern Mexico, Trinidad Loya found a way to support his family’s American dream: Coal. ...

DATE: Jan 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Snowboarder dies after crashing into tree at Aspen Highlands

ASPEN – A 42-year-old snowboarder died after crashing into a tree at Colorado’s Aspen Highlands Ski Area. Pitkin County sheriff’s officials say the man, whose name has not been released, wa...

DATE: Jan 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Voting rights resolution leads Colorado lawmakers to argue over Jan. 6th, election integrity

Republicans accuse Dems of unnecessarily drawing state into federal politics

DATE: Jan 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, Jan. 12 4:46 a.m. Someone reported seeing two flashlights in a backyard on Three Springs Boulevard. Tuesday, Jan. 11 7:06 p.m. A building ...

DATE: Jan 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News