Local News - The Durango Herald

Durango’s Head Start, workforce housing proposal subject of Monday public meeting

'Opaque’ process causes residents to question project transparency

DATE: Aug 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Expect delays on U.S. Highway 160 between Mancos and Durango

Construction crews are working to chip seal the road through September

DATE: Aug 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez Rendezvous Balloon Rally kicks off

Balloons speckled Parque de Vida Friday morning, will light up Friday evening

DATE: Aug 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County home watch business believes new accreditation bolsters credibility further

James Home Watch & More, which is based in Bayfield, obtained accreditation from National Home Watch Association in May

DATE: Aug 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Four-story building planned for empty lot in downtown Durango

Main Avenue complex would take over parking lot south of Crossroads Building

DATE: Aug 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Jail nearly full, vows to no longer accept low-level municipal offenders

Sheriff requests formal agreement with Durango before taking any more inmates

DATE: Aug 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Let the carving begin

DATE: Aug 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Navajo Nation plans to test limit of tribal law preventing transportation of uranium

Navajo president vows to conduct roadblocks

DATE: Aug 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man sentenced for indecent exposure

Tyler Martinez, 31, received two years probation for illicit behavior at downtown business

DATE: Aug 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Republicans will try to oust one of their own over her role in state GOP disunity

Hope Scheppelman is part of far-right party flank that has come under attack by less extreme members

DATE: Aug 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

West Park Avenue residents in Durango pitch solutions to speeders in neighborhood

Potholes, lack of crosswalks among concerns

DATE: Aug 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Housing and Finance Authority donates $125K to Southwest Colorado nonprofits

HomesFund, Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County among organizations that received funding

DATE: Jul 31, 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.

A solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a d...

Photos: IHBC Subaru Mountain Bike RaceCobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Cobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Sidney Andrew easily won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s pro road race

Photos: IHBC men’s pro road raceCobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Cobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Photos: IHBC citizens rideIron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Photos: DHS graduationDurango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening

Durango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening