Regional News - The Durango Herald

Gov. Polis pardons four turkeys for Colorado’s new Thanksgiving tradition

While lawmakers debated property taxes during a special legislative session at the Colorado State Capitol, Gov. Jared Polis gifted the state a new Thanksgiving tradition. On Monday, surround...

DATE: Nov 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New federal grants will help Colorado groups address environmental injustices across the state

Six Colorado organizations will share up to $4 million in funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to advance environmental justice programs across the state. The projects – sel...

DATE: Nov 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado job market still has some weak spots because of interest rates

Colorado gained 1,500 jobs last month, preliminary estimates show, even as the private sector lost jobs. According to the state's labor department, the government added 1,700 jobs, which mas...

DATE: Nov 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter, Nov. 17-20

Monday 1:33 a.m. A person who allegedly ran from police near the 600 block of Main Avenue was arrested for obstruction. Sunday 1:12 a.m. A person in front of The Garage Billiards and...

DATE: Nov 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Outdoor recreation economy tops $1.1 trillion, fueling efforts for legislative support of industry

Colorado’s outdoor recreation economy topped $13.9 billion in 2022 and employed 130,000 workers

DATE: Nov 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

2024 ballot measure would make Colorado’s primaries open, enact ranked-choice voting for general elections

Kent Thiry, the wealthy former CEO of DaVita, is behind the initiative, which would also do away with Colorado’s caucus and assembly process and vacancy committees

DATE: Nov 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Showers provide snow in higher elevations of Southwest Colorado

Cortez experiences snowfall, while Durango receives much needed moisture

DATE: Nov 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

How did property taxes become a political emergency in Colorado? 40 years of history and one wild market

Pam Giordano and her husband bought their tri-level home nearly 30 years ago. The price sounds almost unbelievable today: $138,000 for a couple thousand square feet of south Denver real esta...

DATE: Nov 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Drama, tempers and maneuvering as Colorado lawmakers race to offer property tax relief

The Colorado Senate GOP caucus tried to use a parliamentary objection to extend the session until at least Tuesday

DATE: Nov 18, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Forest Service, Park Service rock climbing proposals worry both climbers and wilderness advocates

New guidance from federal land managers seems to require an inventory and review of all existing bolts and fixed anchors in wilderness areas

DATE: Nov 18, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

On first day of special session, Democrats and Republicans offer dueling property tax plans

Colorado homeowners would collectively get about $388 million of property tax relief under the plan proposed by statehouse Democrats as their extraordinary session gaveled in Friday. What’s ...

DATE: Nov 17, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter, Nov. 16

Thursday 8:08 p.m. A woman who was allegedly found drunk and passed out in a women’s bathroom at the Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave., was arrested for trespassing. 5:45 p.m. A woman who was all...

DATE: Nov 17, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Photos: Animus on the AnimasBoxing in Druango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Boxing in Druango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Photos: A rockin’ good timeThe 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

The 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.

A solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a d...