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Denver Zoo reports world’s first coronavirus cases in hyenas

DENVER – Two hyenas at the Denver Zoo have tested positive for the coronavirus, the first confirmed cases among the animals worldwide, a national veterinary lab announced Friday. Samples fro...

DATE: Nov 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

6 big takeaways from the 2021 election results in Colorado and beyond

There was good news for Republicans and Democrats – and warning signs to both parties

DATE: Nov 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter

Durango Police Department Friday 3:22 a.m. Someone reported a dead deer in the northbound lane in the 1300 block of South Camino del Rio. Thursday 7:50 a.m. Medication was reportedly...

DATE: Nov 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Democratic state senator ends campaign to unseat Boebert

Donovan drawn out of 3rd Congressional District during redistricting process

DATE: Nov 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado man gets house arrest for riot, calls himself idiot

A Colorado man who told a judge that he is “guilty of being an idiot” for twice entering the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot was sentenced on Friday to 90 days of home detention. U.S. Di...

DATE: Nov 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Best bets in and around Durango

The first weekend of November brings excitement for the upcoming ski season. The 58th annual Hesperus Ski Swap will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the La Plata County Fairgroun...

DATE: Nov 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

How ultrawealthy politicians – including Gov. Jared Polis – avoided paying taxes

IRS records reveal how wealthy political figures slashed their taxes

DATE: Nov 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Denver police hope therapy dog will break down barriers

DENVER – The Denver Police Department’s first therapy dog was originally trained to be a guide dog, but she turned out to be too friendly to focus on helping one person. Now the department ...

DATE: Nov 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter

Durango Police Department Wednesday 4:42 p.m. Eight juveniles were reported for pushing over a trash can in the 2300 block of Main Avenue. 5:06 p.m. Someone reported a roll-over acci...

DATE: Nov 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Remains found thought to be German hiker missing since 1983

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK – Skeletal remains found in Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park are believed to be those of a 27-year-old man from West Germany who disappeared during a mult...

DATE: Nov 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

VFW organizing entries for Veterans Day parade

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4031 in Durango is coordinating participation in the Veterans Day parade, which will take place Thursday, Nov. 11. Participants will gather at Main Avenue and F...

DATE: Nov 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation reports 80 new COVID-19 cases, but no deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation on Wednesday reported 80 more COVID-19 cases, but no coronavirus-related deaths for the 23rd time in the past 35 days. The latest numbers pushed the tr...

DATE: Nov 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Photos: Snowdown 2026 Fashion Do’s and Don’ts

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

About a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday

The Durango Herald’s year in photos 2025

Photos: Chapman Hill fires up the snow guns

Photos: Wreaths Across America at Greenmount Cemetery in Durango