The Durango Herald https://www.durangoherald.com/section/the-journal-the-durango-herald/feed/ Stay informed with the latest breaking news, local stories, sports, business, weather, and community events from Durango, Southwest Colorado, and the Four Corners region. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:04:58 -0600 en-us 30 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/the-journal/city-of-durango-to-install-speed-control-devices-on-animas-view-drive/ 'Cushions’ are part of long-term plan to improve safety on narrow road Mon, 16 Jun 2025 11:56:11 -0600 F2ED876F-3048-44A6-92C8-C8378A962948 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/the-journal/u-s-rep-jeff-hurd-talks-doge-energy-policy-ukraine-in-first-tele-town-hall/ Call comes after rising pressure to speak on national issues Thu, 13 Mar 2025 05:29:25 -0600 2F1F07B0-5D44-433D-9F3F-9217E9663C30 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/the-journal/american-intelligence/ President-elect Trump, you do not need to dismantle the Department of Education. America has already gone stupid. A recent survey showed that a majority of Americans believe Republicans to be better at running the economy. This century proves the opposite... Tue, 24 Dec 2024 10:56:20 -0700 96F708B5-9678-4C6E-8E4D-871BB2E48FDB https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/the-journal/barbara-mclachlans-career-in-the-colorado-legislature-comes-to-a-close/ The four-term representative reflects on her time in the statehouse Sun, 07 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0600 EB60A466-25FC-4C58-8929-218C6794E6D3 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/the-journal/dolores-river-canyons-very-foundation-of-ute-mountain-ute-identity/ cca In recent months, news of increasing uranium prices has sparked concerns from Indigenous communities around the Colorado Plateau. While the industry spins a narrative of green energy independence and economic prosperity, the reality for those living near proposed mines... Wed, 03 Jul 2024 01:00:00 -0600 48EB0ED0-3DBA-49F8-80B2-FF7E0716E56A https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/the-journal/yes-on-national-defense-authorization-act-good-decision/ Why did our Congresswoman (along with Ted Cruz, Rick Scott, Jim Banks) all vote in favor of of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)? These are the bullet points: This bill supports service members and their families by increasing pay... Sun, 17 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0700 CFC055D9-51EC-499D-8963-AFA41D72F4D6 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/the-journal/staffing-shortages-and-lack-of-space-contributing-to-postal-problems-in-colorado-mountain-towns/ The U.S. Post Office at 35 S. Beech St. in Cortez. (Erika Alvero/The Journal file)du1-i-syn “On-time mail delivery was up to five percentage points lower,” the report stated. It found that package delivery was also lower than the nationwide average.... Sat, 09 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0700 16CFD56D-D7B7-464F-9847-176089052E0C https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/the-journal/how-democrats-are-using-colorados-special-session-to-steer-tax-relief-toward-the-working-poor/ Legislature’s majority pushing to redirect $185 million in state taxpayer refund money to expand the Earned Income Tax Credit Mon, 20 Nov 2023 06:30:00 -0700 33E24E81-D546-4DD8-9106-6C251F737796 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/the-journal/requiem-for-wests-joshua-tree/ Disheveled, gangly, the Joshua tree is surely one of the West’s strangest – and most recognizable – plants. Named by Mormon pioneers for the prophet Joshua, whose upraised arms pointed to the promised land, Joshua trees are more likely to... Wed, 23 Aug 2023 00:15:00 -0600 3F5FE8EB-A5DD-41AE-8456-27881643288E https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/the-journal/video-plenty-of-excitement-at-the-2023-demolition-derby/ Drivers compete in the 2023 Demolition Derby on Saturday at the La Plata County Fair. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca Sat, 12 Aug 2023 22:35:33 -0600 DC2BBCEB-8E45-47B3-9668-2C3DCE457706 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/the-journal/fight-against-railway-project-continues/ Rafting on the Colorado River in Glenwood Canyon on Friday, July 8, 2022.Hart Van Denburg/CPR News A railway project in Eastern Utah is drawing significant pushback in Colorado as elected officials voice concerns about crude oil risks to the Colorado... Fri, 28 Apr 2023 19:52:30 -0600 886F0EEB-FDFD-48A4-A176-CA6F728914E9 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/the-journal/skyhawks-roll-in-first-round-of-ncaa-tournament/ FLC beats Lubbock Christian 97-65 Sat, 11 Mar 2023 22:41:34 -0700 B239EEC4-5231-4CA1-BEB6-FD54F94F31FF https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/the-journal/our-view-students-carrying-narcan-makes-sense/ We hope school districts can find legal solutions Thu, 23 Feb 2023 15:37:05 -0700 6E6A8A58-7574-49F8-B880-F2C847F96374 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/the-journal/main-avenue-works-as-it-is/ When the planners created the New Main Avenue, Outdoor Restaurant Boutique project, they talked of wonderful afternoons wandering the concrete, eating and drinking in restaurants, places to lounge and relax, and play areas for children. No one mentioned winter. Downtown... Fri, 27 Jan 2023 04:15:00 -0700 AD157DB7-091F-4E86-89AE-39F24B5D15CD https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/the-journal/a-wound-is-allowed-to-fester/ The leadership fiasco in the House of Representatives is the logical outcome of what happens when a wound is allowed to fester and the infection is not excised. Two years ago, most watched with dismay while witnessing extreme elements in... Fri, 13 Jan 2023 16:10:15 -0700 E88B00F6-299E-42B3-8069-63991D741571 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/the-journal/reusable-bags-not-an-option/ The fee on plastic and paper bags, passed by the Colorado Democratic Legislature, is actually a tax and will hurt those with limited income. As a tax, it should have been voted on through “referendum” by all of the people... Mon, 02 Jan 2023 14:26:48 -0700 DA1DDFAD-90C3-4094-A547-B8C6446CDCAC https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/the-journal/colorado-members-of-congress-hope-to-advance-womens-suffrage-monument-in-the-new-year/ Congress has approved the monument but still needs to act to give it a place on the National Mall Mon, 02 Jan 2023 10:05:05 -0700 12DD9C5F-F3D6-4BCC-87C7-46BF1D61FCEA https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/the-journal/nothing-dictates-2-political-parties/ “There is nothing which I dread so much as a division of the republic into two great parties . . . This, in my humble apprehension, is to be dreaded as the greatest political evil under our Constitution,” John Adams... Sun, 13 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0700 933B985B-E684-43D1-A5C4-C2BF7249C110 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/the-journal/colo-companies-back-election-deniers/ Some of Colorado’s biggest companies have donated to candidates that voted not to certify the 2020 presidential election. According to a report by ProPublica, five Fortune 500 Companies based in Colorado have given at least $570,000 to 100 such candidates... Tue, 08 Nov 2022 14:57:21 -0700 FD654802-923E-4715-A751-6E48E4671E16 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/the-journal/community-led-program-asks-what-can-be-done-for-local-youths-struggling/ Team UP for Students seeks to use programs already in place for La Plata County youths Mon, 07 Nov 2022 18:04:25 -0700 3BDE5297-164E-4939-9FC9-C551E9B787FF https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/the-journal/centura-health-to-eliminate-350-positions-from-19-hospitals/ Health care provider blames potential recession for job eliminations Tue, 20 Sep 2022 02:11:14 -0600 62572FA2-CFE7-4CED-9662-6D0ED12A3D40 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/the-journal/want-rep-who-gets-things-done/ For the people who think Lauren Boebert is doing her job, here’s a bit of information. She has voted against (just a sampling): the Human Trafficking Act; veteran aid for burn pits; Access to Baby Formula Act that required the... Wed, 17 Aug 2022 04:15:00 -0600 BFC680C9-7457-4753-BF49-0E2D78C9BB65 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/the-journal/vote-with-water-in-mind/ Since I moved to La Plata County in 1980, we have been blessed with many elected representatives who worked very hard to enhance the livability for Southwest Colorado. Those elected include members from both political parties in our local governments... Sat, 14 May 2022 04:30:00 -0600 28B43AA4-2C14-4612-8061-A8A150E08BB9 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/the-journal/get-pickleball-courts-in-play/ Pickleball commotion? We could say that about all activities, sporting and, otherwise, around schools, designated picnic and playgrounds, churches, shopping areas, special downtown events and the like. Commotion … why, yes! Poor choice of words. These activities are welcomed, necessary... Wed, 11 May 2022 04:45:00 -0600 258BEA55-ECE6-4B5D-8679-7D55BA074C78 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/the-journal/free-at-home-rapid-covid-19-tests-available-at-san-juan-basin-public-health/ San Juan Basin Public Health announced that free at-home rapid tests for COVID-19 will be available at SJBPH offices in Pagosa Springs and Durango starting Thursday, Feb. 24. The iHealth antigen test kits were provided by the Colorado Department of... Thu, 24 Feb 2022 17:46:06 -0700 A546DB31-6BDA-41AA-A916-E4B1BBF15390 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/the-journal/electric-vehicle-charging-now-available-at-county-administration-building/ La Plata County installed its first electric vehicle charging station at the County Administration Building, 1101 East Second Ave., in the north parking lot. The charging unit is a Type II ChargePoint brand charger that is positioned to charge up... Mon, 21 Feb 2022 17:52:50 -0700 37B40AF2-3EC9-4459-BFB9-3F3431997A71 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/the-journal/tribal-broadband-modernization-project-construction-will-narrow-traffic-south-of-ignacio/ Bonfire Engineering, in collaboration with the Southern Ute Shared Services, will begin construction on the tribal broadband project, just south of Ignacio, at the intersection of County Road 318 and Colorado Highway 172, mile marker 1 westbound to the intersection... Mon, 21 Feb 2022 17:39:33 -0700 EF907B1C-055E-4382-A4A8-2516B6CA2EA8 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/the-journal/breakthrough-covid-19-cases-on-the-rise-in-la-plata-archuleta-counties/ Public health officials say the vaccine continues to protect against severe illness and hospitalization Wed, 19 Jan 2022 02:19:17 -0700 26AD13F9-9500-4645-A1A2-E1CB80F15CEE https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/the-journal/gem-and-mineral-club-hires-communications-director/ In an effort to expand its activities and membership benefits, the Four Corners Gem and Mineral Club has hired Melanie McKinney-Gonzales to be its communications director. McKinney-Gonzales has three seasons of previous experience managing the Durango Farmers Market. The Four... Tue, 28 Dec 2021 17:04:46 -0700 6D76D79E-BE27-4ACD-9007-34A67AE5D66D https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/the-journal/durango-nonprofit-helps-build-mapping-tool-to-visualize-climate-biodiversity-of-public-lands/ Program was created for policymakers, but can also inform local conservation efforts Sat, 20 Nov 2021 12:00:00 -0700 FD71ED4D-5B56-48B1-B369-76F4FE2AC592