Regional News - The Durango Herald

Rep. Ed Perlmutter won’t seek re-election, 26th Dem to retire

DENVER – Democratic Rep. Ed Perlmutter on Monday announced he won’t seek re-election in a competitive district in Denver’s western suburbs, making him the 26th Democrat to retire from the Ho...

DATE: Jan 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Two snowshoers, dog killed in backcountry avalanche near Breckenridge

The slide happened on Hoosier Pass, off Colorado Highway 9

DATE: Jan 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Weekly planner for Jan. 10-13

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 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Phoenix among those voluntarily losing Colorado River water

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The city of Phoenix this week outlined how it will voluntarily contribute water to a regional plan to shore up the country’s largest reservoir that delivers Colorado River...

DATE: Jan 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Biden surveys Colorado wildfire damage, comforts victims

‘You will get through this and you’ll be stronger for it,’ says president

DATE: Jan 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

What will be debated when the Colorado Legislature returns next week?

Gov. Jared Polis wants to focus on safety and cost of living

DATE: Jan 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Best bets in and around Durango

Ignacio Community Library will host a Night Sky Party on Friday, which will blast off at 5 p.m. at the library, 470 Goddard Ave., Ignacio. The guest of honor will be planet Mercury, the pla...

DATE: Jan 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Omicron hospitalization peak in Colorado estimated to be several weeks out

As of Wednesday, 1,308 people were hospitalized with COVID-19 statewide

DATE: Jan 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Human remains found in Marshall Fire investigation

Two people have been reported missing; investigators continue to search

DATE: Jan 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

'We were trapped': Trauma of Jan. 6 lingers for lawmakers

Lawmakers were both the witnesses and victims of an assault on American democracy

DATE: Jan 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Snow removal to take place early Thursday morning in downtown Durango

Starting at 12 a.m. Thursday, city of Durango street crews will remove snow from downtown. Beginning at 2 a.m., any vehicle parked in any area signed as no parking from 2 to 5 a.m. will be t...

DATE: Jan 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Biden will tour Boulder County fire damage on Friday

The visit was announced by Rep. Joe Neguse, who said he and governor will accompany president during the visit

DATE: Jan 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Photos: Durango High School basketball teams lose to Montrose High School

Photos: Local girls high school wrestling at La Plata TriDurango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Durango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s and men’s basketball take on Westminster UniversityBoth Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Both Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Photos: An afternoon in 2004 with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell as he works on Capitol HillDurango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Durango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Photos and video: ICE protests return to DurangoAbout a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday