Local News - The Durango Herald

Bayfield home market expecting cool-down, but lower prices could reignite demand

Real estate agent Jarrod Nixon says lower interest rates and sale prices could influence demand

DATE: Aug 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango City Council sets Sept. 4 public hearing for Head Start proposal

Residents opposing city’s handling of project process assured they’ve been heard

DATE: Aug 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango woman to celebrate 101st birthday

Isabel Simmons, who lives at Junction Creek nursing home, will celebrate big milestone on Aug. 31

DATE: Aug 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photo: Those who cast stones, scare fish

Father and son enjoy afternoon fishing at Pastorius Reservoir

DATE: Aug 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Blotter, Aug. 21-22

Durango Police Department Thursday 6:26 p.m. A man who was allegedly drunk and harassing people at a Marathon gas station, 1680 Main Ave., was arrested for public intoxication. 2:09 ...

DATE: Aug 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mobile business trend is on the move in La Plata County

Concept continues to grow as cost of commercial rent deters owners

DATE: Aug 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield Town Manager Katie Sickles’ future uncertain after call for her ouster

Motion on Aug. 6 said she wasn’t acting in ‘best interest’ of majority of town board

DATE: Aug 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

CDOT adding variable message board as part of U.S. Highway 550 connection

New electronic board will be installed at 550 North between County Roads 302 and 220 in south Durango

DATE: Aug 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

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

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Photos: A rockin’ good timeThe 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

The 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

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