Local News - The Durango Herald

Addiction has found its way to Southwest Colorado; robust treatment services have not

In rural areas, inpatient substance use centers can be hard to access; the ramifications can be severe

DATE: May 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Leaving friends, family and community for treatment is hard, but some have little choice

Patients must travel hours for inpatient substance use care – if they can find it at all

DATE: May 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Transit to expand U.S. Highway 160 west route to Crestview neighborhood

New transit schedule takes effect Monday

DATE: Apr 29, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Water and sewer demands have Animas Valley residents concerned about proposed RV park

Attendees hear about area history and river corridor preservation at community meeting

DATE: Apr 29, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Making the most of a bad situation

DATE: Apr 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Durango Herald takes 24 awards at Top of the Rockies newspaper contest

Paper competed with 26 other media outlets across four states

DATE: Apr 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wayward Strater Hotel room key takes the long way home, from UK to Durango

Man who mistakenly makes off with key returns it 46 years later

DATE: Apr 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Radio station employees share perspective on Hutton Broadcasting purchase

Industry experts say Santa Fe-based company’s regional knowledge could benefit local market

DATE: Apr 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildfire evacuation drill grows in third year

Residents in five subdivisions practiced leaving homes in an emergency situation

DATE: Apr 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Best bets in and around Durango

The Durango Home & Ranch Show is returning this weekend from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Cost of admission is $...

DATE: Apr 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 207

About 100 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what sporting goods store is widely believed to be coming to Bodo Park in Durango, with 92%...

DATE: Apr 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wheels of justice grind slowly for several pending La Plata County court cases

Multiple high-profile criminal acts have yet to be adjudicated

DATE: Apr 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Four Corners Motorcycle RallyLots of motorcycles and tattoos were on display on Saturday

Lots of motorcycles and tattoos were on display on Saturday

Photos: Four Corners Motorcycle Rally Rodeo

Photos: Durango High School football opens its seasonDemons lost 35-14 to Montrose at home on Friday night

Demons lost 35-14 to Montrose at home on Friday night

Photos: La Plata County Fair on Friday

Photos: La Plata County Fair in full swing Thursday

Photos: Elkhorn Fire on Sunday

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’