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Brains, bots and a big win: How STEM is powering the future in Durango

In education, we often talk about “future-ready skills” – but what does that look like? Here in Durango School District 9-R, we’re seeing the future take shape in classrooms every day. Wheth...

Thousands of pilgrims trek through New Mexico desert to historic adobe church for Good Friday

For generations, people have walked to reach El Santuario de Chimayó on the holy day

Photos: Trail transformation

A Bayfield business was on the cusp of the American dream. Tariffs may yank it away

‘For us, it’s not political, it’s existential,’ said Taylor Ripp, owner of Outpost Campers

Lawmakers OK bill allowing counties to increase lodgers tax

Legislation could pave way for La Plata County ballot question this year

Durango Mesa Park Foundation to convey 392 acres to city for park preservation

Parcel serves as open space that connects to BLM land

Weekend showers to give way to tranquil weather in La Plata County

Rain, snow expected in Durango; San Juan Mountains could receive accumulation

Photos: Flock set free

Hats off to Easter; share your festive photos with the Herald

Dear readers, With Easter upon us, The Durango Herald is asking readers to share photos of decorative, festive or elaborate hats worn this Sunday. Whether you’re wearing a hat to churc...

Durango superintendent honored for innovation in classroom technology

Karen Cheser receives 2025 EmpowerED Digital Superintendent of the Year Award

More signs of aging infrastructure uncovered in Durango alley

City to use radar, other tools to locate buried utility lines

Some Durango-area trails to reopen early

Animas City Mountain, Grandview Ridge among popular routes open after winter closure