Local News - The Durango Herald

Drunken driver in fatal crash, who was traveling about 111 mph, sentenced to prison

Justin Jobe, 35, was speeding on county road southwest of Durango during bachelor party

DATE: Aug 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Another fire breaks out near Navajo Lake

Lightning continues to plague dry vegetation near Colorado-New Mexico Border

DATE: Aug 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado’s public education system just improved for special education and multilingual families

HB23-1263 took effect Monday to reduce language barriers

DATE: Aug 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Has Southwest Colorado missed out on the monsoons?

Long-term forecasts calls for above-average temps, lower precipitation

DATE: Aug 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dry Lake fire 47% contained after fuel reduction

What started as a quarter-acre fire grew to 1,400 acres within fire lines

DATE: Aug 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Pandemic pay at health department prompts questions

Divisive report details $846k in emergency pay, half went to top officials

DATE: Aug 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bears are back in town as summer passes its peak

Lock up those trash cans, as bears are fattening up for winter, officials say

DATE: Aug 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Candidate for 6th Judicial District DA says more programs needed for low-level offenders

Improved communication between prosecutors’ offices would help keep serious criminals off streets, says Jason Eley

DATE: Aug 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fires break out near Navajo Lake at Colorado-New Mexico state line

Firefighters are en route to assess the blaze; no reported impact to structures

DATE: Aug 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Arts and Crafts

DATE: Aug 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

New state law requires drivers to move over for stationary vehicles

Durango Police officer says people frequently ignore cars on roadside

DATE: Aug 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango city transit hits 40,527 rides in July, the highest number since 2017

Free service offered through August; public bus use surging

DATE: Aug 5, 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.