History in the Herald - The Durango Herald

Nearly $8,000 in boots stolen from Boot Barn

Police have no leads in the case

DATE: Aug 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rum drinks to be replaced by coffee brews in Silverton

Cocktail bar calls it quits, making space for coffeehouse

DATE: Aug 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

And the West is History

50 years ago: “It’s August. The frost is on the hollyhocks; no pumpkins yet. The low temperature this morning in Durango was 36. Valley residents were probably a little cooler. W.W. (Bil...

DATE: Aug 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Health System lays off 9.5% of staff in Cortez

CEO says reorganization ‘unfortunate’ but needed to improve financial health

DATE: Aug 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bull Draw Fire climbs to 21,790 acres, pushes southeast

Crews get a break as fire slows on west side

DATE: Aug 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘We freak out every time a raindrop falls’

Residents look for answers to debris flows, which could last years

DATE: Aug 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Plans for prescribed burns put on hold in fire-fatigued Southwest Colorado

U.S. Forest Service say conditions too dangerous

DATE: Aug 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

New suicide-prevention efforts target La Plata, Montezuma counties

Collaborative offers expertise, funding to reduce numbers

DATE: Aug 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

High country an enticing allure, but are people prepared?

Pictures and stories shared on social media don’t capture difficulty, danger of hikes

DATE: Aug 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Inmates make dangerous ‘walk of shame’ to Santa Fe after time in county jail

A harrowing trek from county jail back to Santa Fe

DATE: Aug 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Bull Draw Fire north of Nucla grows 10,000 acres in two days

Fire is top priority; total area reaches 18,765 acres

DATE: Aug 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Inmates face variety of fees while behind bars

Fees for phone calls, clothing, hygiene products can add up quickly

DATE: Aug 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: DHS girls soccer advancesDemons defeat Riverdale Ridge 1-0 in the second round of playoffs

Demons defeat Riverdale Ridge 1-0 in the second round of playoffs

About a dozen cutbow trout thrown from a Colorado Parks and Wildlife truck

Durango High School baseball defeats Montrose 8-4 on Saturday

Photos: Senior day for Durango High School boys lacrosseDHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7

DHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7

Photos/video: Galloping alongThe Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

The Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

Photos: It’s all about sportsmanship at annual Bowker Games

Play ball: Demons in action at homeDurango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday

Durango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday

Photos: Hands Off! RallyAbout 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango

About 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango

Photos: Hadestown Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition

Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition

DHS lost to Grand Junction High School 10-4 on Friday afternoon