Regional News – The Durango Herald

The Blotter, Nov. 28-29

Wednesday 2:45 a.m. A person at the Gardenswartz Memorial Bridge, 350 West Ninth St., was arrested for illegal camping. Tuesday 2:43 p.m. A person by Gate 3 at the Durango Transit Ce...

DATE: Nov 29, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado workers can apply for paid family and medical leave through new online portal

Coloradans can start applying for paid family and medical leave through an online portal run by the state’s labor department. Most Colorado workers will be eligible for paid family leave sta...

DATE: Nov 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

From the Continental Divide to Utah, or somewhere else? Where is the Western Slope in Colorado?

Have you ever skied at Steamboat Springs? Have you walked up that tangle of a trail to the jewel-tone waters of Hanging Lake? Have you cheered in the stands of the sheepdog trials in Meeker?...

DATE: Nov 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Want to test a theory on how to fix the Colorado River’s drought issues? There’s a model for that

A team of California researchers have developed a new way of estimating the economic impacts of water-saving efforts in the enormous basin. They’re turning it into an online site that everyone can use

DATE: Nov 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Opioid settlement dollars to fund recovery housing in Southwest Colorado

The $1.5 million allocation will bring critical resource to the region

DATE: Nov 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

With the special session done, Colorado’s next tax debate is already starting

Colorado’s special legislative session took four days to finish and affected hundreds of millions of dollars of taxes – but only for next year. That means the next debate is already beginnin...

DATE: Nov 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter, Nov. 22-27

Monday 2:01 a.m. A person at Speedway, 20453 U.S. Highway 160 in west Durango, was arrested on a warrant. 3:50 a.m. A person found sleeping in a sleeping bag at Gardenswartz Outdoors...

DATE: Nov 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado car sales are rising, despite strikes and interest rates

New car sales are up 5.5% this year, and some dealers are feeling optimistic, as union deals are ratified and supply shortages ease. The Colorado Automobile Dealers Association reported that...

DATE: Nov 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Joe Biden is coming to Colorado this week

Biden will attend a fundraiser in Denver and visit the world’s largest wind turbine tower manufacturing plant in Pueblo

DATE: Nov 26, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado lawmakers support bill to protect Air National Guard fighter squadrons

Colorado lawmakers are part of a bipartisan effort to protect the nation’s Air National Guard fighter squadrons. This spring, six house members, including Democratic Rep. Jason Crow and Repu...

DATE: Nov 25, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

40,000 people work at Denver International Airport. Here are a few of the faces you may meet – and their advice for travelers

Tara Soto has seen Denver International Airport get a lot busier in the dozen years she’s worked at the shoeshine business near the middle of the B concourse. “I remember them talking about ...

DATE: Nov 25, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado’s recycling rates are atrocious. Here’s how one Denver-area restaurant is trying to change that.

The state remains stuck at 16% reuse, only half the national average, but new laws on plastic bags and Styrofoam containers may boost efforts

DATE: Nov 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Event wows skiing, snowboarding enthusiasts on Sunday

Some touched down onto the water cleanly, while others crashed hard into the pond. But that was part of the fun

Photos: Figure skaters show off their skillsDurango Figure Skating 2024 Spring Ice Show held Thursday at Chapman Hill Ice Rink

Durango Figure Skating 2024 Spring Ice Show held Thursday at Chapman Hill Ice Rink

Photos: Durango 9-R hosts ‘107 Years of Education’ exhibit

The Demons won 16-9 on Saturday afternoon

Skyhawks split Sunday's RMAC doubleheader (lost 9-2, won 3-1) at Aspen Field

Photos: Fort Lewis’ Bob Pietrack wins Red Auerbach Coach of the Year awardHere’s a look back at the Skyhawks men’s basketball coach through the years

Here’s a look back at the Skyhawks men’s basketball coach through the years

Photos: DHS girls lacrosse and girls soccerDurango High School girls lacrosse loses and girls soccer wins on Friday

Durango High School girls lacrosse loses and girls soccer wins on Friday

Photos: Track time at Bayfield High SchoolBHS hosts the Pine River Invitational track meet on Saturday

BHS hosts the Pine River Invitational track meet on Saturday

Photos: Durango girls soccerDHS girls soccer fall to Montrose HS

DHS girls soccer fall to Montrose HS

The Blotter, Nov. 28-29

Colorado workers can apply for paid family and medical leave through new online portal

From the Continental Divide to Utah, or somewhere else? Where is the Western Slope in Colorado?

Want to test a theory on how to fix the Colorado River’s drought issues? There’s a model for that

Opioid settlement dollars to fund recovery housing in Southwest Colorado

With the special session done, Colorado’s next tax debate is already starting

The Blotter, Nov. 22-27

Colorado car sales are rising, despite strikes and interest rates

Joe Biden is coming to Colorado this week

Colorado lawmakers support bill to protect Air National Guard fighter squadrons

40,000 people work at Denver International Airport. Here are a few of the faces you may meet – and their advice for travelers

Colorado’s recycling rates are atrocious. Here’s how one Denver-area restaurant is trying to change that.

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