Local News - The Durango Herald

Colorado colleges defend DEI amid fear and uncertainty over Trump’s order

Schools remain undeterred, seek to debunk mischaracterizations around diversity efforts

DATE: Feb 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango City Council approves conceptual plan for 29 modular townhomes

Development to target homebuyers earning 80 to 120% area median income

DATE: Feb 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

A makeover for La Plata County Fairgrounds

New master plan details $27 million worth of upgrades to historic property

DATE: Feb 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Powerhouse seeks community involvement in renovation plans

Input sessions highlighted desires for increased local science, accessibility and gathering spaces

DATE: Feb 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Jurors unable to reach unanimous decision in Durango arson case

Judge declares mistrial; prosecutors unsure if they will retry Bradley Clark

DATE: Feb 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango senior center to close Fridays

Transportation services available during extended hours and meals still available five days a week

DATE: Feb 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Bird’s-eye view

The bald eagle is the official bird of the United States of America

DATE: Feb 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado gun ban bill loses Democratic backer

Sen. Marc Snyder says he won’t vote ‘yes’ on the bill

DATE: Feb 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Under the (new) lights of Chapman Hill

With a new lift, rope tow and expanded terrain, skiers say Durango’s in-town ski area is better than ever

DATE: Feb 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Community members in Cortez protest actions by Trump administration

‘We the people have to show up. Why aren’t more people outraged?’

DATE: Feb 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango city councilor faces censure after calling into doubt closed meeting procedures

Charges of ‘lies,’ ‘rants’ and ‘disgusting’ character defamation abound in council chambers

DATE: Feb 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photo: Florida Mesa Elementary School students learn about city government

DATE: Feb 6, 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