News - The Durango Herald

House passes bill requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote

La Plata County clerk concerned about implementation, disenfranchisement

DATE: Apr 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Landowners in Chicken Creek permanently conserve 720 acres outside Mancos

The easement is on land that’s a ‘transition and gateway to public lands,’ landowner says

DATE: Apr 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. requests default judgment in Free Land Holder dispute over forest near Mancos

The court is reviewing the motion

DATE: Apr 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Will mobile home park owner dumping sewage into the Animas River be fined?

With park sale imminent, state regulators are focused on water quality – not penalties

DATE: Apr 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Residents rally for the planet during Earth Day Durango 2025

Student groups take environmental stewardship, sustainability into their own hands

DATE: Apr 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Burning down the grass

Springtime means it’s time to clear irrigation ditches and fields

DATE: Apr 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man remembered for quiet presence, deep bond with nature

Keith Marske, 86, disappeared in January after going for a walk in the Falls Creek area

DATE: Apr 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango hits record 78 degrees on Thursday

April temperatures slightly above average; May could bring surge

DATE: Apr 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango resident to celebrate 102nd birthday on Monday

Margaret Turnell: ‘It’s been a good life. We’ve had our ups and downs, but that's just part of (it)’

DATE: Apr 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Manager Chuck Stevens accepts job in Maryland

‘New leadership will bring a fresh perspective,’ Stevens said. His last day is June 10

DATE: Apr 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield announces two finalists for next town manager

Board of Trustees will likely announce decision Tuesday evening

DATE: Apr 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Herald wins 46 awards in Top of the Rockies contest

Newspaper collects more prizes than any other publication in four-state region

DATE: Apr 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Fort Lewis College Volleyball sweeps Black Hills StateSkyhawks off to best start since 2006

Skyhawks off to best start since 2006

Photos: Durango High School football takes on Piedra Vista High SchoolDemons’ defense dominates in 17-0 victory on Friday night

Demons’ defense dominates in 17-0 victory on Friday night

Skyhawks beat Lubbock Christian 2-1 in season opener on Thursday

Photos: Four Corners Motorcycle RallyLots of motorcycles and tattoos were on display on Saturday

Lots of motorcycles and tattoos were on display on Saturday

Photos: Four Corners Motorcycle Rally Rodeo

Photos: Durango High School football opens its seasonDemons lost 35-14 to Montrose at home on Friday night

Demons lost 35-14 to Montrose at home on Friday night

Photos: La Plata County Fair on Friday

Photos: La Plata County Fair in full swing Thursday

Photos: Elkhorn Fire on Sunday

Photos: Animus on the AnimasBoxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Boxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5