News - The Durango Herald

Six candidates vie for three open seats on Durango school board

All eligible voters can cast ballots in each director district

DATE: Sep 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Fairgrounds’ indoor buildings to close for renovations

Outdoor facilities and scheduled events will not be affected; closures to remain in effect until November

DATE: Sep 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Nonprofit raises $10,000 to study feasibility of river surf wave in Durango

City board to weigh proposal for 2026 parks projects

DATE: Sep 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

City of Durango looking for volunteers to gather data on bike, foot traffic

Survey helps officials better understand sustainable transportation, improve safety and efficiency

DATE: Sep 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Prescribed burns scheduled for Columbine Ranger District

Forest Service plans to conduct three prescribed fires that could begin this month

DATE: Sep 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County looking to fill gap in oral health care

Regional dental program suspended; grant funding could be the solution

DATE: Sep 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man suspected of drowning in Animas River

Shannon Jones, 48, found unconscious near north City Market

DATE: Sep 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Equestrian reports rise in trail conflicts in Southwest Colorado

City of Durango official reminds recreators to be mindful of all users, especially horseback riders

DATE: Sep 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Family’s world upended after ICE arrest near Bayfield

Man detained has lived in U.S. since he was 8 years old

DATE: Sep 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Purgatory Resort’s new chairlift won’t open this winter as planned

Regulatory delays push construction to 2026; bike park expected to reopen next summer

DATE: Sep 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photo: A beautiful day to pedal

DATE: Sep 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

CPW grant money goes toward reduction of human-bear conflict in Southwest Colorado

La Plata County, Mancos and Silverton will direct funds to trash containers and code enforcement

DATE: Sep 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News