Local News - The Durango Herald

City tackles land transfers in next steps for Durango Mesa Park

Updated area plan, preliminary plot receive approval from councilors

DATE: May 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado State Patrol warns of dangers involving drowsy driving

CSP believes that’s what caused a vehicle to veer off U.S. Highway 550 and crash into a tree on Saturday

DATE: May 25, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Longtime cyclist remembers rides after Iron Horse Citizen Tour

Hundreds put feet to pedals in 52nd annual bicycle race

DATE: May 25, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Hub graduates eight students from its program

Principal says focus on social-emotional learning helped students achieve key milestone

DATE: May 25, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Peace Run’ stops through Durango

Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run launched in 1987; group began in New York, will circle back to end in New York

DATE: May 25, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Public invited to open house at 9-R’s new office building

The community is invited to a ribbon-cutting and open house from 3 to 4 p.m. Friday for the Durango School District Administration Office at 281 Sawyer Drive, Suite 100. The event will inclu...

DATE: May 25, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

DHS principal: Durango High School ‘closer than ever before’ to becoming a top Colorado school

285 Demons who ‘re-created’ school’s environment graduate to raucous applause on Friday

DATE: May 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory executives resign

Company plans to look for CEO and CFO who will be based close to Durango

DATE: May 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Research into Colorado’s Indian boarding school receives new funding

Bill directs researchers to collect confidential oral histories of survivors

DATE: May 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lake Nighthorse construction to commence after Memorial Day weekend

Improved motorboat decontamination system to protect waters from invasive mussels

DATE: May 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

How did a wildfire east of Bayfield set land managers up for success?

On a tour of Dry Lake Fire burn area, forest partners saw firsthand the benefits of fire

DATE: May 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildfire smoke prompts air quality alert for much of Southwest Colorado

Areas that could be impacted include Telluride, Ouray, Silverton, Lake City, Creede and others

DATE: May 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: La Plata County Fair on Friday

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