Local News - The Durango Herald

Distracted driving blamed for U.S. Highway 550 crash that sent three to hospital, CSP says

Southbound Jeep drifted out of lane, collided with U-Haul

DATE: Mar 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Trump touts accomplishments, goads Democrats in address to Congress

Colorado’s two senators sit defiant; Rep. Jeff Hurd joins applause lines

DATE: Mar 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Police searching for Durango woman who disappeared on Colorado Trail

Jacquline Chavez, 49, was last seen Feb. 26 near Junction Creek Road

DATE: Mar 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Traffic opens after U.S. Highway 550 crash south of Purgatory Resort

Emergency workers responded to initial reports of two people trapped

DATE: Mar 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

City Council candidate Shirley Gonzales says Durango should think bigger on housing, policies and programs

Young people want greater walkability, affordability and a progressive government, she says

DATE: Mar 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Federal spending freeze forces layoffs at La Plata County compost business

‘It’s kind of terrifying,’ owner says of economic uncertainty

DATE: Mar 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

For Durango schools, ‘Dear Colleague’ letter has done nothing but increase uncertainty

U.S. Department of Education threatens to strip funding from academic institutions with race-based programming

DATE: Mar 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango School District will host a regional recruitment fair on Saturday

Districts and colleges across Southwest Colorado will attend the event

DATE: Mar 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango City Council candidates tackle affordable housing, jail and 911

La Plata County Democrats host first virtual forum

DATE: Mar 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango-area residents protest cuts to federal public lands workforce

Participants sign cards thanking employees of BLM, U.S. Forest Service

DATE: Mar 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ophir Pass avalanche victim remembered for drive, warmth

‘She was super easy to love,’ said Sarah Steinwand’s partner, Matt Mielke

DATE: Mar 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sen. Michael Bennet confirms he’s considering run for Colorado governor

Senator thinking about ‘best place to oppose policies of the Trump administration’

DATE: Mar 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: DHS girls soccer advancesDemons defeat Riverdale Ridge 1-0 in the second round of playoffs

Demons defeat Riverdale Ridge 1-0 in the second round of playoffs

About a dozen cutbow trout thrown from a Colorado Parks and Wildlife truck

Durango High School baseball defeats Montrose 8-4 on Saturday

Photos: Senior day for Durango High School boys lacrosseDHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7

DHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7

Photos/video: Galloping alongThe Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

The Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

Photos: It’s all about sportsmanship at annual Bowker Games

Play ball: Demons in action at homeDurango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday

Durango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday

Photos: Hands Off! RallyAbout 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango

About 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango

Photos: Hadestown Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition

Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition

DHS lost to Grand Junction High School 10-4 on Friday afternoon