Local News - The Durango Herald

City of Durango expands its late-night, on-demand bus service

Ridership is increasing and passengers are offering positive feedback

DATE: Mar 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Nine Durango artists come together for mural at city’s wastewater plant

Group working with national nonprofit that drives creativity, positive change in communities

DATE: Mar 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Over 40% voter turnout in Southwest Colorado for presidential primaries

Top La Plata County election official ‘very, very happy’ with turnout

DATE: Mar 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield teachers play the role of students to grow expertise

Instructors from all four schools spent one morning gaining knowledge on various topics

DATE: Mar 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango residents are rowing from California to Hawaii to raise awareness for Parkinson’s

Brendan Cusick and Pat Morrissey are part of a four-man crew training to complete the World’s Toughest Row in June

DATE: Mar 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Joe Biden, Donald Trump easily win Colorado’s presidential primaries

The results will determine how many Republican and Democratic delegates each candidate gets

DATE: Mar 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Whatever it takes to get out the vote

DATE: Mar 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County voters wade into first election of 2024

Long list of candidates from both parties likely to yield predictable results

DATE: Mar 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango native named new executive director of 4CORE

Jenny Hill says her primary goal is to build organization’s workforce

DATE: Mar 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mountain Middle’s executive director named Colorado Charter School Leader of the Year

Shane Voss has overseen charter’s growth for past 11 years

DATE: Mar 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Could a radio have helped save an avalanche victim’s life?

An Ophir man excavated himself from a slide, walked about 500 feet, and died waiting for help

DATE: Mar 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango woman seeks answers, saying construction work caused sewer line backup

City, school district and construction company all slow to take responsibility, owner says

DATE: Mar 4, 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