Regional News - The Durango Herald

Herds over highways: Colorado’s largest wildlife overpass is now under construction above I-25

Construction of the largest wildlife overpass in Colorado is underway across Interstate 25 in Douglas County. According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, it'll also be one of the...

DATE: Jul 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Zebra mussel larvae spreading fast in Colorado River and nearby lakes on Western Slope

New rounds of samples for the voracious creatures keep turning up positive, complicating containment

DATE: Jul 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter, July 3-6

Durango Police Department Thursday 6:04 p.m. Officers were called to respond to multiple intoxicated subjects fighting each other in the Pinon Terrace Apartment complex, 50 Primrose Circ...

DATE: Jul 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado not yet enforcing gas-powered lawn equipment regulations

The rule bans governments and their contractors from using small gas-powered equipment during the summer ozone season

DATE: Jul 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Two women accuse Republican state lawmaker of making unwanted sexual advances

Rep. Ron Weinberg denies allegations stemming from actions from when he was head of Larimer County GOP but before he was elected to statehouse

DATE: Jul 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Cellphone data could help wildlife thrive, according to Colorado researchers

Animals have long adapted to the ways people move through the world. They skirt around popular hiking trails, avoid busy roads or entirely abandon long-held migration routes. In some cases, ...

DATE: Jul 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter, July 1-2

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, July 1 7:44 a.m. Deputies responded to a call about a dog running in road and disturbing traffic on Florida Road (County Road 240). 1:...

DATE: Jul 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter, June 27-30

Durango Police Department Friday 5:13 p.m. Someone was arrested for stealing Buzzballs from the Speedway gas station at 1991 Main Ave. Sunday 1:19 a.m. Officers responded ...

DATE: Jul 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

John Hickenlooper is up for reelection. Colorado Republicans don’t really have a candidate to challenge him.

The one GOP candidate who has filed paperwork to try to unseat Colorado’s junior Democratic senator is unknown to voters

DATE: Jul 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter, June 26

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Thursday 8:04 a.m. Deputies responded to a call from a woman whose neighbor was harassing her on County Road 217. 11:10 a.m. Someone was shooting at ...

DATE: Jun 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News