Local News - The Durango Herald

GOP La Plata County commissioner candidate disqualified from ballot

Ron Bogs narrowly missed a residency requirement

DATE: Apr 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cheser selected to join a national network for education visionaries

Durango School District 9-R Superintendent Karen Cheser has been named by Transcend – a national organization that works with communities to create and spread excellent, equitable learning e...

DATE: Apr 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Steven Schwartz named interim president at Fort Lewis College

Vice president of finance and administration has worked at the school for nearly 27 years

DATE: Apr 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield High School addressing mental health with ‘Sources of Strength’ program

Bayfield High School is making good use of a program aimed at helping students combat mental health struggles. The school adopted the “Sources of Strength” program in 2018 after its received...

DATE: Apr 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield Intermediate School hires familiar face as next principal

Will Machallister has served as interim principal since January

DATE: Apr 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango police strive for balance when responding to school threats

‘Don't mistake our kindness for weakness,’ deputy chief says. ‘We will be there when it’s time to be there’

DATE: Apr 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Blotter, March 25-28

March 28 3:11 a.m. A person allegedly involved in an assault near the Caboose Motel and Gift Shop, 3363 Main Ave., was arrested for criminal trespassing. 3:52 a.m. A person at the Ad...

DATE: Mar 31, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

City of Durango to buy Buckley Park from Durango school district

The purchase will be for $3 million; improvements are needed, but so is public input

DATE: Mar 31, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango fire officials remind residents to check carbon monoxide detectors after finding ‘above average’ levels at apartments

First responders called to Rocket Pointe’s leasing office on Saturday morning

DATE: Mar 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Scrambling for eggs

Children ranging from toddlers to 8-year-olds participate in Easter Egg Scramble

DATE: Mar 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Proposal for ‘bridge housing’ at Adventure Inn in north Durango a no-go

Community Investment Alliance struggled to meet funding requirements, CEO says

DATE: Mar 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County man sentenced to prison for manslaughter

Prosecutor and defense attorney clash over facts of the case

DATE: Mar 29, 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