Local News - The Durango Herald

World’s longest track of dinosaur footprints near Ouray is now open to public

We go on a tour with the grown-up boy who discovered them

DATE: Aug 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Nextdoor post about Dove Ranch subdivision causes stir in Bayfield

Post claims neighborhood being excluded from town’s stormwater plan, which Mayor Tom Au vehemently denies

DATE: Aug 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango appoints new 911 dispatch director

Emergency communications center earns public safety accreditation

DATE: Aug 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Disunity persists at La Plata County GOP meeting

Divisions between Hope Scheppelman, party leadership ‘sucked all the oxygen out of the room’

DATE: Aug 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield High’s Natalie Wright named state FFA officer

Wright was BHS FFA Chapter’s first-ever officer chosen for state position

DATE: Aug 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Fair bridges divides, brings all together

76th annual celebration keeps alive old traditions; annual derby will be held different weekend

DATE: Aug 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Fair schedule of events

Wednesday 4 p.m.: 4-H Sheep Show, all classes judging open class sheep show, followed by swine showmanship. 6 p.m.: Livestock sale verification sheep cards due. 6:30 p.m.: T...

DATE: Aug 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Residents blast city of Durango for its (lack of) public process in neighborhood development decisions

About 40 neighbors near library grilled planners

DATE: Aug 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photo: Let it flow

DATE: Aug 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fundraising for state, La Plata County offices ramps up ahead of November election

In three contested races, two incumbents and four newcomers are rustling up donations

DATE: Aug 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

15 wolves aren’t coming to Colorado after Southern Ute Tribe’s concerns go unresolved

CPW has yet to conduct ‘necessary and meaningful consultation with potentially impacted tribes’

DATE: Aug 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tourism grew in Colorado in 2023

Dolores and La Plata counties saw growth from 2022

DATE: Aug 6, 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.