Local News - The Durango Herald

Mixed in Mancos rocks the historic Opera House

Three local bands – The Crags, Little Wilderness and Farmington Hill – perform during live recording

DATE: Mar 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College student suffered severe injuries in February car crash

Early reports from Colorado State Patrol indicated only minor injuries

DATE: Mar 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

How a nonprofit’s Snowdown float became a vehicle for crafts, collaboration and creativity

Durango Makerlab makes tools available 24/7 to its members

DATE: Mar 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango considering alternative locations for proposed Lake Nighthorse pipeline

City and Southern Ute Tribal councils meet to discuss mutual interests in upcoming projects

DATE: Mar 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield police installing new computer tablets in patrol units

Technology will allow officers to view live bodycam footage

DATE: Mar 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

It’s movie time

Durango Independent Film Festival celebrates 19th year

DATE: Mar 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

The end of a long road: 13 new citizens naturalized in Durango

Immigrants from Cambodia, Germany, Mexico and Russia gathered Thursday for a formal ceremony

DATE: Mar 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bird knocks out power to thousands of Durango-area residents

Outage occurred shortly after 2 p.m.; Animas Valley customers were without electricity for one hour

DATE: Mar 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Attorney Graham Smith named interim CEO of La Plata Electric Association

As general counsel, Smith worked closely with departing CEO on strategy and decision-making

DATE: Mar 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tribal members discuss impacts of uranium industry

Testimony focuses on rights to life, health, culture, environment and water

DATE: Mar 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield police getting new bodycams

New technology will feature live feeds that can be viewed remotely

DATE: Mar 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Mesa Park Foundation brings on new program management director

Hogan Koesis to lead development of extensive bike and trails project

DATE: Mar 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

Cobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

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

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

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

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