Local News - The Durango Herald

Former director of Southwest Colorado nonprofit suspected of embezzlement

Ashley Hein allegedly spent more than $21,000 on personal items

DATE: Jan 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Municipal Court order reinstates ability to arrest and hold those who repeatedly don’t show up for hearings

Change allows the city to enforce warrants for habitual hearing skippers

DATE: Jan 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County commits $4.4 million for County Roads 250, 251 redevelopment

City of Durango will annex road portions, help fund multimodal transit infrastructure

DATE: Jan 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Parks and Wildlife carries out deer collaring with herd southwest of Durango

Data collection contributes to understanding of migration patterns, mitigating human-wildlife impacts

DATE: Jan 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man accused of chasing another man with hatchet

The incident happened Jan. 10 near the Rocket Pointe apartments

DATE: Jan 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Doctor killed in avalanche south of Telluride

Snowboarder was reported missing Monday night; rescue workers found body Tuesday morning

DATE: Jan 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mountain Middle School granted excellence award

Executive Director says the school’s disadvantaged population has doubled

DATE: Jan 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man cited in Ouray newspaper theft explains motivation

National attention was ‘opposite of my intention,’ Paul Choate said; publishers push back

DATE: Jan 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County agricultural classification review underway

Lower actual values benefit farmers, but assessor must verify qualified use

DATE: Jan 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

73-year-old man goes missing in Mesa Verde National Park

Missing person’s vehicle has been discovered by law enforcement

DATE: Jan 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Days Inn on north Main Avenue is getting a new look and name

Owners decide to gear new brand toward outdoor community

DATE: Jan 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Business

Durango police follow the (fake) money

Thousands of dollars worth of counterfeit bills making the rounds

DATE: Jan 22, 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.