This evening, stepping outside and smelling the crystal Durango air with its sweet scent of snow, I was so grateful to be living in this beautiful valley. But I was also saddened ... somewhat horrifie...

In 2021, the American Association for State and Local History asked communities across the country to start thinking about 2026 – the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. They challen...

I am saddened, but not shocked. Year after year, day after day, it becomes harder and harder to have a special event or do business in the city of Durango. For those interested, look into how hard it...

The Durango City Council’s decision to approve large water and sewer rate hikes was based on a flawed premise, not true financial scarcity (Herald, Nov. 21). The evidence points to a management issue,...

Warning, warning … to locals and visitors. We lived in Durango for 30-plus years. We always drove trucks and always parked downtown to enjoy shopping and food establishments. We are here for the holid...

Mountain Middle School eighth grader Emmett Kane developed a fascination with World War II at an early age. After reading more than 50 books about the topic, he decided to write one of his own. Emmet...

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Steve Smith took a brilliant reflex catch to swing momentum, got into a heated exchange with Jofra Archer and then slogged the winning runs Sunday as Australia beat England ...

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Benin has joined a growing list of African countries where military officers have seized power since 2020. In a familiar scene across West Africa, a group of soldiers appeared on...

TOKYO (AP) — Japan and Australia urged calm on Sunday after Chinese military aircraft locked radar on Japanese fighter jets, a month after the Japanese leader’s recent remarks on Taiwan that stirred t...