Local News - The Durango Herald

Outgoing La Plata County planning commissioners reflect on ‘an amazing human process’

Geri Malandra and Charly Minkler have left the regulatory body after nine years of service

DATE: Feb 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Pay workers more, they have more money to spend’: Durango residents call for minimum wage increase

Cost of living ‘dramatically outpaced the increase in wages’

DATE: Feb 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Over 100 turn out for Vallecito Annual Ice Fishing Tournament on Saturday

Beautiful weather draws outdoor enthusiasts to reservoir northeast of Durango

DATE: Feb 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Immigration authorities ask La Plata County Jail to notify of inmates’ release

Compliance with request to hold detainees for extra time would violate state law, sheriff says

DATE: Feb 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

A Native American jazz funk fusion group is coming to the Mancos Opera House

On Feb. 28, the Delbert Anderson Quartet is hosting a free afternoon workshop and will perform later that evening

DATE: Feb 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Jack Turner named Citizen of the Year

Annual Durango Rocks celebrates local leaders and businesses

DATE: Feb 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College closes on $12 million purchase for student housing in Durango

Florida Road apartments add 20 units, 68 beds to FLC’s supply

DATE: Feb 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Backcountry snowboarder killed in avalanche north of Silverton

Sarah Steinwand, of Crested Butte, was caught in a slide near Ophir Pass

DATE: Feb 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Details scant as operators remains tight-lipped about pipeline failure south of Durango

Enterprise Products, the company responsible for the spill of 23,000 gallons of gasoline, has refused to answer questions

DATE: Feb 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Get it while its covered

Hillcrest Golf Club Nordic trails open for a short time

DATE: Feb 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Laughing through recovery: YAY! Foundation brings comedy show to Durango to tackle stigma

Held in March, event will feature stand-up acts from community members

DATE: Feb 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Jurors deadlocked in Ignacio cold case; judge declares mistrial

Prosecutors expect retrial but will first consult victim’s family

DATE: Feb 19, 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