Local News lead - The Durango Herald

BLM extends comment period on oil and gas lease in HD Mountains

More than 6,000-acres in the HD Mountains could be bid for oil and gas development

DATE: Mar 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Oil field workers increasingly sue for unpaid wages

Class-action lawsuits spike as oil prices drop

DATE: Mar 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango School District 9-R asking parents, community to weigh in again on possible mill levy

District outlines priorities for the future

DATE: Mar 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

DUI enforcement ramps up for St. Patrick’s Day in Colorado, La Plata County

State agencies partner for crackdown

DATE: Mar 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College to control Hesperus campus

Historic agreement will allow more study, increase income

DATE: Mar 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Community Foundation infuses almost $1 million into Southwest Colorado

2015 giving added new impact grants to mix

DATE: Mar 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Holiday seasonal sales, lodgers tax collections disappointing in Durango

Lodgers tax declines; sales tax growth lower than expected

DATE: Mar 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

New hazard with oilfield work

Manual measurements result in ‘senseless exposures’ to hydrocarbon vapor poisoning

DATE: Mar 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Animas High to expand offerings

Underclassmen will conduct more interdisciplinary projects

DATE: Mar 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Animas High student honored by Center for Native American Youth

Noah Hotchkiss named Champion for Change

DATE: Mar 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Counterrally planned to confront Confederate flag ride

Organizers aim to defy display of Confederate symbol

DATE: Mar 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Farmington woman pleads guilty to vehicular homicide

Yolanda Griswold faces 2 years in prison

DATE: Mar 3, 2016 | 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