Local News 20 years later: Missionary Ridge Fire torched homes, devastated lives and taught us lessons As Durango looks back on the historic blaze, those who were there recall conditions similar to today June 18, 2022
Local News Durango Parks and Recreation updates residents about Animas River Trail project Project at 32nd Street and East Second Avenue expected to be finished in mid-July June 18, 2022
Local News Dolores opens public dog wash station Service benefits dog-loving locals and tourists, chamber of commerce says June 18, 2022
Local News Longtime prosecutor resigns to pursue private practice David Ottman has been practicing law for 21 years, including 13 with the 6th Judicial District Attorney’s Office in Durango June 18, 2022
Local News Juneteenth celebration planned for Sunday in Buckley Park More than 150 people attended the Juneteenth celebration last year in Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)cca A Juneteenth celebration is… June 18, 2022
Local News Bathroom voyeur sentenced to 45 days jail Judge rejected previous plea agreement as being too lenient June 17, 2022
Local News Boebert seeks funding for Glenwood Springs bridge after voting against bill that would fund it Congresswoman is asking for $33.1 million June 17, 2022
Local News Southwest Tea Co. gets loose with ingredients grown on a farm in Mancos Owner Dana Thompson has 12 blends available at Durango Farmers Market June 17, 2022
Local News Wildfire breaks out in San Juan forest in Dolores County Buster Fire is 3 acres; federal Type 2 crew is fighting blaze June 17, 2022
Local News Colorado Democrats continue to lead rivals in campaign cash U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert is the exception to the rule, coming in second to Democratic U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet between… June 17, 2022
Local News Year-round farming can help satisfy off-season demand, but it’s challenging work Season extension offers chance to strengthen relationships between local producers, customers June 17, 2022
Local News Best bets in and around Durango iAM MUSIC will host an outdoor festival Saturday at Buckley Park. (Durango Herald file)du1-i-syn iAM Music will host a summer… June 17, 2022
Local News Fort Lewis College trustees approve one-time $3,000 pay increase for employees College says bump in salary will help with increased costs of living in Durango June 17, 2022
Local News La Plata County doubles-down on plan to close Purple Cliffs this year After failed efforts to establish a managed camp, officials say dispersed camping can no longer continue June 17, 2022
Local News Photos: Paving begins on U.S. Highway 550 realignment project Paving begins Thursday on a 1.25-mile section of the new northbound lanes on the U.S. Highway 550 realignment project. The… June 16, 2022
Local News What readers had to say this week about local stories, June 10-16 People weigh in on a charter school application, bump-outs and a proposed managed homeless camp June 16, 2022
Local News Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 171 About 104 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what position Heather Shotton was… June 16, 2022
Local News Griswold, Peters spend on advertising ahead of Colorado’s June primary Griswold could compete against Peters in the general election June 16, 2022
Local News Nebraska man pleads guilty to threatening election official ‘Your security detail is far too thin and incompetent to protect you’ June 16, 2022
Local News Rain in June? Forecasters say up to an inch possible through Sunday in Durango Thunderstorms heighten possibility of lightning-sparked wildfires June 16, 2022
Local News Workforce housing plan outlines roadmap for La Plata County Collaboration between local governments, private sector among strategies recommended June 16, 2022
Local News Southern Ute, Ute Mountain tribes to receive funding for water, sanitation improvements Money will go toward 7 projects this year June 16, 2022
Local News Basin Printing in Durango temporarily stops taking orders Company is struggling because of a nationwide paper shortage June 16, 2022
Local News Bayfield man gets five years in prison for violent crime spree Tyler James ordered to pay $160,000 in restitution June 16, 2022