News - The Durango Herald

What does a federal government shutdown mean for La Plata County?

Essential services to continue, but safety net programs at risk if freeze persists

DATE: Sep 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango conservationists write postcards to Congress for Public Lands Day

Advocates call for protection of nation’s parks and forests

DATE: Sep 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango School District’s ‘misinformation’ meeting covered funding, test scores, future projects

Only two attendees asked questions during a Q&A

DATE: Sep 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Road to Ewing Mesa Park nears completion, but to remain closed through 2026

DATE: Sep 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County commissioners back roadless rule with letter to USDA

‘It’s speaking out in as many ways as we can to stand up for public lands,’ commissioner says

DATE: Sep 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Celebrating the life of Toh-Atin Gallery owner Jackson Clark

‘He was the heartbeat of every room. He was the thread that quietly wove people together,’ one speaker said

DATE: Sep 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

World becomes a classroom for students in Animas High’s Osprey Block courses

Three week sessions ranged from climbing and river rafting to cultural studies, welding and theater

DATE: Sep 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man who killed bear in Dolores fined $500 for illegally discharging firearm

Illegal hunting charge amended to violation for failing to latch bear-resistant trash

DATE: Sep 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Explosives scare north of Durango ends not with a bang but ... an abundance of caution

Hazardous material prompts evacuations, closure of U.S. Highway 550

DATE: Sep 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango School District purchases Lightner Apartments for $10 million

35 units to be used as affordable housing for staff, educators

DATE: Sep 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Pipeline that delivers Durango’s drinking water in ‘critical need of replacement’

City Council approves $2.8 million in additional design funding

DATE: Sep 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Botanic Gardens celebrates 15th anniversary

‘Capstone’ community venue garden planned to open at library in 2026

DATE: Sep 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s and men’s basketball take on Westminster UniversityBoth Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Both Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Photos: An afternoon in 2004 with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell as he works on Capitol HillDurango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Durango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Photos and video: ICE protests return to DurangoAbout a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday