Local News - The Durango Herald

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

Former employees accuse Lone Spur Cafe CEO of poor business practices

Workers from both Durango and Prescott, Arizona, locations say checks bounced when trying to deposit them

DATE: Aug 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Coalition to address local healthcare concerns

Over the next year, La Plata Healthcare Improvement Coalition aims to open conversations and develop solutions

DATE: Aug 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 220

About 90 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about who will select Allison Aichele’s replacement for La Plata County treasurer, with 80% of res...

DATE: Aug 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Coloradans honor national parks

The nation honors the Great American Outdoors Act’s third anniversary

DATE: Aug 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County family loses home in fire east of Durango

Blaze reportedly started on front porch, but cause remains under investigation

DATE: Aug 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ordinance banning retail pet sales in Durango fails with scant support from City Council

City attorney previously outlined concerns with restricting ethical breeders

DATE: Aug 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Herald welcomes new Deputy Editor

Colorado native eyes more solution-based, enterprise journalism

DATE: Aug 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

A small town big on art

City of Durango grant programs empower artists Maddie Sanders breathed new life into the intersection of Main Avenue, 14th Street and Camino del Rio last year. With each stroke of yellow a...

DATE: Aug 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Four escape serious injury after SUV does nose-dive near north Durango

Fire department uses ladders to help extricate occupants

DATE: Aug 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighters seek to use Dry Lake fire for fuels reduction

Lightning started fire Sunday east of Bayfield; smoke was visible from U.S. Highway 160

DATE: Aug 3, 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