News - The Durango Herald

New state grant for plugging oil and gas wells will help close Colorado’s budget hole

Closures will save money on regulation, environmental costs and help soften blow of federal funding cuts

DATE: Aug 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Immigration attorney encourages Durango residents to push back against ICE with public policy

‘Impunity thrives’ in the absence of supervision and accountability

DATE: Aug 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Four Corners Motorcycle Rally kicks into high gear on Day One

Weekend to feature attractions, raffles, performances for all ages

DATE: Aug 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Attorney visits Durango to provide immigrant rights training

Community members, advocates gather to hear lawyer speak amid mounting ICE activity in region

DATE: Aug 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County manager candidate speaks to community

John Cattles is the sole finalist for position; commissioners hope to make a final decision by end of week

DATE: Aug 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gasoline spill near Durango now estimated at 97,000 gallons, making it Colorado’s largest since 2016

New number comes after the state and Southern Ute Indian Tribe questioned Enterprise Projects original estimate of the spill, 23,000 gallons

DATE: Aug 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Drought drives surge in bear encounters as trash issues persist

Wildlife advocates say ineffective code enforcement and policy gaps exacerbate problem

DATE: Aug 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango’s Toh-Atin Gallery owner dies at 75

Jackson Clark II recognized by artists, dealers and collectors throughout the Native American art world

DATE: Aug 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

AT&T restores cell service in Vallecito Lake

Residents were without coverage for eight days

DATE: Aug 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Torrential rains cause flash flooding across La Plata County

After weeks of hot, dry weather, recent heavy rainfall raises river water levels.

DATE: Aug 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Driver arrested in Town Plaza hit-and-run

Victim severely injured, perpetrator identified within 24 hours. A suspect has been brought into police custody after violently backing into a pedestrian and fleeing the scene in the Town P...

DATE: Aug 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado State Patrol concludes operation designed to catch drunken drivers

Effort in Ouray and Archuleta counties serves as reminder not to drink and drive

DATE: Aug 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

About a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday

The Durango Herald’s year in photos 2025

Photos: Chapman Hill fires up the snow guns

Photos: Wreaths Across America at Greenmount Cemetery in Durango

Photos: Durango High School girls basketball plays Piedra Vista High SchoolPanthers left Durango with 37-29 win on Tuesday night

Panthers left Durango with 37-29 win on Tuesday night

Photos: Noel Night in downtown Durango

Photos and video: Singing with Santa