Local News - The Durango Herald

Logging by train

State forest service partners with railroad for fuel thinning project near Rockwood

DATE: Jan 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man, age 64, dies on slopes at Purgatory Resort

Cause of death remains under investigation

DATE: Jan 16, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Red Mountain Pass reopens Tuesday after weekend storms forced closure

Heavy snowfall keeps travelers off the mountain pass for two days

DATE: Jan 16, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Durango schools making an impact

The Impact Career Innovation Center, located at Durango High School, nears completion

DATE: Jan 16, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango school district to unveil Impact Career Innovation Center

Students will lead guided tour in grand opening event Jan. 24

DATE: Jan 16, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

High-speed internet arrives in Bayfield

Virtually every household and business can tap into fiber-optic line

DATE: Jan 16, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango residents at a loss as homeowners insurance becomes harder to find

Insurers are shrinking coverage because of wildfire risks, leaving buyers hung out to dry

DATE: Jan 15, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Winter storm brings another solid dusting to northern La Plata County

Red Mountain Pass closes because of avalanche conditions

DATE: Jan 14, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ute Mountain Ute and former Cortez school leader faces 12 sex charges in indictment

Lyndreth Hemp Wall faces at least eight counts of alleged sexual abuse

DATE: Jan 14, 2024 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

All In Ice Fest returns

The Ouray festival is carving out space in ice climbing for historically marginalized climbers

DATE: Jan 14, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango e-bike voucher program funding triples in 2024

Returning rebates target lower income earners with applications opening in spring

DATE: Jan 14, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield mourns loss of well-respected middle school English teacher

Michelle Wennerstrom was known for finding ways to relate tough material to students’ every day lives

DATE: Jan 14, 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.