Regional News - The Durango Herald

Colorado’s Low-income Energy Assistance Program applications are open

Households that receive an income of up to 60% of the state median income are eligible

DATE: Nov 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter, Oct. 31-Nov. 1

Wednesday 2:38 a.m. A person at Speedway, 602 Camino del Rio, was arrested for violation of a restraining order. Tuesday 10:24 p.m. A person near Walgreens, 28 Town Plaza, was arrest...

DATE: Nov 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

House passes legislation to improve water shortages in Colorado, Southwest region

WASHINGTON – The United States House of Representatives passed two amendments this past Thursday that would provide $5 million in funding to water projects in Colorado and the Southwest. The...

DATE: Oct 31, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter, Oct. 30-31

Tuesday 3:47 a.m. A woman who allegedly stole a bottle of wine from Speedway, 602 Camino del Rio, was arrested for shoplifting. 3:09 a.m. Three unhoused people allegedly found “diggi...

DATE: Oct 31, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Jared Polis vows to veto bill authorizing sites where people could use illicit drugs and be revived if they overdose

The governor’s opposition effectively means the so-called overdose prevention centers won’t be allowed in Colorado until at least after his term ends in January 2027

DATE: Oct 31, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Domestic violence deaths in Colorado are at an all-time high for the second year in a row, according to a new report

The number of domestic violence deaths in Colorado reached an all-time high in 2022 – the second year in a row the state hit a new peak, according to a new analysis by the Colorado Attorney ...

DATE: Oct 31, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Police officers who responded to Jan. 6 riot testify at first day of trial in lawsuit aiming to block Trump from Colorado’s primary ballot

U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell, a California Democrat, also testified in Denver District Court in a case that is part of a national effort to block the former president form running for reelection

DATE: Oct 31, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Man found dead at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park had multiple bombs, semi-automatic weapons on him

The Garfield County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a heavily armed man found dead Saturday morning at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in Glenwood Springs. Authorities hav...

DATE: Oct 31, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter, Oct. 27-30

Durango Police Department Monday 12:56 a.m. A person in the 2400 block of West Second Avenue was arrested for failure to comply. 12:36 a.m. A man who was allegedly drunk and refusing...

DATE: Oct 30, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Higher Purpose Homes close to having capital for modular factory in Mancos

Modular building company seeks state funding to provide affordable housing solutions

DATE: Oct 30, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Camp Hale national monument turns a year old as a plan to honor Utes, 10th Mountain vets takes shape

Initial plans for the state’s newest national monument at Camp Hale include celebrating the history of Utes, World War II soldiers and outdoor recreation atop Tennessee Pass

DATE: Oct 30, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

What do you do with an old hospital? In Boulder, you recycle it. The whole thing.

The city’s first deconstruction project since its 2020 sustainability ordinance has single-handedly kept 60.8 million pounds out of the landfill

DATE: Oct 30, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

About a dozen cutbow trout thrown from a Colorado Parks and Wildlife truck

Durango High School baseball defeats Montrose 8-4 on Saturday

Photos: Senior day for Durango High School boys lacrosseDHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7

DHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7

Photos/video: Galloping alongThe Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

The Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

Photos: It’s all about sportsmanship at annual Bowker Games

Play ball: Demons in action at homeDurango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday

Durango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday

Photos: Hands Off! RallyAbout 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango

About 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango

Photos: Hadestown Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition

Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition

DHS lost to Grand Junction High School 10-4 on Friday afternoon