Regional News - The Durango Herald

As student debt declines in Colorado, a new report says a postsecondary credential is essential to earning more

A new report shows that a postsecondary degree or certificate in Colorado is well worth the time, energy and money. The more education workers ages 25 and older have, the more their earnings...

DATE: Dec 26, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

A 10 million milestone: Nonprofit Project Angel Heart helps Coloradans one meal at a time

Meals medically tailored to specific dietary needs of those with serious illnesses

DATE: Dec 26, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

How to deal with grief and loneliness during the holiday season

Coloradans aren’t exempt from winter doldrums, even with picturesque views and bustling slopes to explore. The holidays can feel particularly isolating and depressing at times for those deal...

DATE: Dec 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado settles with towing company for $1 million. Customers will get some of the money

Attorney General Phil Weiser has settled with Wyatts Towing for $1 million after a monthslong investigation that found “numerous violations of state law.” The state concluded the company tow...

DATE: Dec 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Business

The Blotter, Dec. 21

Thursday 10:25 a.m. A woman driving eastbound near the intersection of Holly Avenue and East 32nd Street was arrested for driving under the influence. 2:37 p.m. A person at the Uptow...

DATE: Dec 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado ranchers: Murky rules about killing wolves sets them up for big livestock losses

Ranchers want wildlife officials to define ‘chronic depredation’ and deal with two problem wolves in North Park

DATE: Dec 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

How a gas utility fought to keep two Colorado towns hooked on fossil fuels

Once a sleepy coal mining town, Crested Butte has transformed itself into a year-round tourism magnet. In the winter, the community of 1,500 people tucked into the Rocky Mountains is a pictu...

DATE: Dec 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter, Dec. 19-20

Wednesday 1:06 p.m. A woman at Beads and Beyond, 840 Main Ave., was arrested for shoplifting. 1:11 p.m. A person at Twilight Toys, 600 Main Ave., was arrested for shoplifting. Tuesda...

DATE: Dec 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

A new area code is coming to northern and western Colorado in 2026

Goodbye 970. Hello 748. The Colorado Public Utilities Commission said Monday that, starting in 2026, residents requesting new phone line services in northern and western Colorado will be ass...

DATE: Dec 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Stanley Hotel in Estes Park – inspiration for ‘The Shining’ – is being sold to an Arizona nonprofit

The iconic Stanley Hotel in Estes Park is about to get a new owner. John Cullen, whose Grand Heritage Hotel Group has owned the property since buying it out of bankruptcy in the 1990s, told ...

DATE: Dec 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Nearly half of Colorado counties have 10 or fewer attorneys. A new grant aims to expand legal access for Coloradans

A statewide organization that helps rural Coloradans find legal solutions received a grant of over a half-million dollars this fall to figure out the legal needs of people living in legal de...

DATE: Dec 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News