Local News - The Durango Herald

Durango builder establishes vocational school in Guatemalan town

Fundación San Mateo enrolls 220 middle and high school students in 2023

DATE: Jan 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Jury trial begins for La Plata County man suspected of murder

Nicolo ‘Nico’ Tonelli is accused of fatally shooting his close friend Jamison ‘Jmoe’ McMaster after contentious night

DATE: Jan 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County enjoys more fresh snow

People and dogs alike navigate through the white powder on Thursday

DATE: Jan 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tesla to install eight superchargers at Durango Transit Center

Charging stations will be required to work with other electric vehicle models

DATE: Jan 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango fire officials believe oily rags sparked Ore House restaurant blaze

Fire was deemed ‘accidental.’ Business owner estimates it will take at least six months to reopen business

DATE: Jan 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County GOP Chairwoman Shelli Shaw moving, refuses to step down

Leaders of La Plata County Republican Central Committee asked her to step aside Jan. 2; no-confidence vote scheduled for Jan. 29

DATE: Jan 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango police find 13 alleged intruders hiding inside former Red Snapper restaurant

Suspects include eight men, four women and a child

DATE: Jan 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Slash pile burns sends smoke into Durango area

Bureau of Land Management burning piles Wednesday and Thursday

DATE: Jan 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cost of living instills economic pessimism in Southwest Colorado residents

Economists break down what the state and county economies looked like in 2023

DATE: Jan 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango leans into Mickey Mouse buzz in Community Development Commission ad

Applications open for volunteer citizen board open until Monday

DATE: Jan 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango urban renewal authority spends $550K on housing, neighborhood improvements in 2023

MidTown URA brimming with potential, community development director says

DATE: Jan 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Oh-Eee-Oh, shovel the snow

Durango residents have to clear sidewalks of snow – what happens if they don’t?

DATE: Jan 10, 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