Local News - The Durango Herald

Plane crashes are rare, but Durango airport firefighting team is always ready

Fire crew adds $1 million vehicle to fleet amid ongoing safety upgrades

DATE: Apr 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Newly elected Durango city councilors take office

Mayor’s gavel passed to Gilda Yazzie

DATE: Apr 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Nine candidates vie for La Plata Electric Association board seats

Seven hopefuls take questions at virtual forum ahead of May 21 election

DATE: Apr 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photo: SOIL lab moves off grid with solar panels

DATE: Apr 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Purgatory Resort to install new chairlift this summer

Additional trails to expand mountain’s advanced and expert terrain

DATE: Apr 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bennet introduces bill in his nearly decade-long push to expand child tax credit

‘There is not a more important tax policy that we can pursue,’ senator says

DATE: Apr 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Nourish Durango offers macro-friendly, protein-rich grab-and-go meals

Those looking to lose weight or bulk up will find meals tailored to their goals

DATE: Apr 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County urges residents to register for emergency notifications before wildfire drill

Test of evacuation alert system set for Monday during annual exercise

DATE: Apr 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

House passes bill requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote

La Plata County clerk concerned about implementation, disenfranchisement

DATE: Apr 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Landowners in Chicken Creek permanently conserve 720 acres outside Mancos

The easement is on land that’s a ‘transition and gateway to public lands,’ landowner says

DATE: Apr 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. requests default judgment in Free Land Holder dispute over forest near Mancos

The court is reviewing the motion

DATE: Apr 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Will mobile home park owner dumping sewage into the Animas River be fined?

With park sale imminent, state regulators are focused on water quality – not penalties

DATE: Apr 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Animus on the AnimasBoxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Boxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Photos: A rockin’ good timeThe 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

The 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

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...