Local News - The Durango Herald

Durango’s Community Relations Commission resurrected with refined mission

City board re-imagined after predecessor collapsed over Columbus Day post

DATE: Aug 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: It’s mushroom season in the mountains

Mushrooms are abundant on the San Juan National Forest floor thanks to warm temperatures and monsoon rains

DATE: Aug 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Part of Hermosa Park Road near Purgatory closes through Sept. 13

The San Juan National Forest is installing new culverts to improve fish habitat

DATE: Aug 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Animas High School closes for the day because of water main issue

Classes will also be canceled on Friday

DATE: Aug 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County seniors – and their loved ones – learn how to avoid nursing homes

Aging and disability advocate teaches older residents how to age in place for as long as possible

DATE: Aug 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

City of Durango scraps asking voters to renew 2005 sales tax in November

Councilors, worried about competing ballot measures, eyeing April ballot instead

DATE: Aug 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Florida Road crash leaves motorcyclist in critical condition

Alcohol suspected after SUV swerved into oncoming lane

DATE: Aug 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Theater Teacher of Year Sandner talks about early years, Cortez’s support

Montezuma-Cortez director is nominated by teacher, district members

DATE: Aug 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

It’s back to school – for more students than usual – at Park Elementary

Children face flood of emotions as they further expand perspectives on the world

DATE: Aug 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Police, archaeologists unearthing bones from hillside in southern Durango

Fragments, including partial skull, are possibly Indigenous

DATE: Aug 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photo: Treetop trimmer

City of Durango keeps trees in shape

DATE: Aug 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Utah woman sentenced to prison for 2023 hit-and-run

Brittany Dee pleaded guilty to a felony charge

DATE: Aug 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.