Regional News - The Durango Herald

The Blotter, Dec. 8-10

Sunday 2:19 a.m. A person at an apartment in the 100 block of East Fifth Avenue, was arrested for domestic violence. 2:42 a.m. A person in the 300 block of Weston Drive was arrested ...

DATE: Dec 11, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

As time runs out for additional Ukraine aid, Sen. Michael Bennet is pushing the Senate and the president to do more

“We cannot fail to fund Ukraine,” said Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet walking back to his office in the U.S. Capitol last week. But when that funding might come – and even if it comes at all –...

DATE: Dec 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

A way to add 8,800 acres to Colorado State Parks without spending a dollar

As Wyoming plans to auction park land for at least $80 million, some call on the Colorado State Land Board to transfer 8,817 acres inside 13 state parks to Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

DATE: Dec 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

State leaders discuss the rise in hate crimes, many of which go unreported, in Colorado

One by one, leaders from various organizations and law enforcement agencies told stories about their first experience with a hate crime. For some, it happened when they were young and in sch...

DATE: Dec 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter, Dec. 7-8

Friday 1:20 a.m. A woman found sleeping near the Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave., was arrested for illegal camping. 1:52 a.m. A person at the Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave., was arrested ...

DATE: Dec 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter, Dec. 5-6

Tuesday 10:03 a.m. A woman at Manna soup kitchen, 1100 Avenida del Sol, was arrested for trespassing. 11:11 a.m. A man found walking in the road near the intersection of East 35th St...

DATE: Dec 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado Supreme Court struggles with whether the U.S. Constitution’s ‘insurrection clause’ applies to presidents

If the clause does apply to presidents, Donald Trump could be barred from appearing on Colorado’s Republican presidential primary ballot next year

DATE: Dec 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New EPA methane emissions rules celebrated by some, cause concern for others

The rules will limit leaks from over 20,000 oil and gas wells in the Four Corners

DATE: Dec 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter, Dec. 4

Monday 11:32 a.m. A person who was allegedly trespassing at the Twin Buttes Speedway, 20453 U.S. Highway 160 west, was arrested on a warrant. 5:04 p.m. A man at the Durango Transit C...

DATE: Dec 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

2024 looking good for Colorado jobs, but interest rates will still be a sticking point, CU report says

Colorado will continue to add jobs next year, but not as many as this year, according to CU economists. The state’s employment is estimated to increase 2.2% in 2023, which equates to 64,500 ...

DATE: Dec 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado state worker pay has improved. Other jobs still pay more

State workers make 8% less than their peers in comparable jobs. And the state’s retirement benefits don’t make up for the pay gap like they used to

DATE: Dec 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter, Dec. 2-3

Durango Police Department Sunday 1:28 p.m. A man who was allegedly drunk and trying to board a bus near Gate 1 at the Durango Transit Center, 250 W. Eighth St., was arrested for having a...

DATE: Dec 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News