Local News - The Durango Herald

Durango airport reports 16% increase in summer passengers

More flights and larger planes contributed to higher numbers

DATE: Sep 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango woman hit by car dies from injuries

Police lack probable cause to file charges against driver

DATE: Sep 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County wants you – for a board or commission

County seeks to fill 28 vacancies, 52 expiring positions on all 30 citizen groups

DATE: Sep 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Former political strategist develops journalism scholarship for Durango School District 9-R students

Durango High School graduate seeks to help inspire youth movement in the media

DATE: Sep 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango City Council approves 1,928-acre annexation of Durango Mesa

Demonstration trails will open to public Sept. 28

DATE: Sep 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango police set sights on new building

Chief hopes modern station helps recruit, retain officers

DATE: Sep 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photo: Fall’s in the air

DATE: Sep 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County commissioners appoint treasurer to replace Allison Aichele

Ann ‘Moni’ Grushkin selected from a group of five candidates

DATE: Sep 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango School District 9-R to host grand opening for outdoor learning lab

Phase 1 officially complete after the district raised $460,000

DATE: Sep 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango seeking applicants for first-ever city Poet Laureate program

Positions to bring poetry to ‘forefront of community's consciousness’

DATE: Sep 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango fire chief to retire at end of the year

Three finalists selected to fill the role; candidates forum scheduled for later this month

DATE: Sep 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango woman in critical condition after being hit by car

Woman was walking along road at night during rain; no charges filed

DATE: Sep 18, 2023 | 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.

A solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a d...

Photos: IHBC Subaru Mountain Bike RaceCobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Cobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Sidney Andrew easily won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s pro road race

Photos: IHBC men’s pro road raceCobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Cobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Photos: IHBC citizens rideIron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Photos: DHS graduationDurango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening

Durango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening