Local News - The Durango Herald

Bayfield trustees set to hire new town marshal

Michael Hoguet has more than three decades of law enforcement experience

DATE: Apr 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

New fees, design rules lead to fewer bump-outs this spring in downtown Durango

A ‘pedlet’ in 700 block of Main Avenue is a new take on program

DATE: Apr 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gilda Yazzie wins seat on Durango City Council; race too close to call for second open seat

Only six votes separate Dave Woodruff and Harrison Wendt

DATE: Apr 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County considers recommended changes to gas and oil regulations

Commissioners receptive to reducing 500-foot setback rule

DATE: Apr 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Water reuse gains attention in drought era

Colorado has regulations for gray water systems; La Plata County considering a new ordinance

DATE: Apr 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Graffiti vandals make their mark on Durango taxpayers’ time and wallets

Police say scrawlings are more visible but have not increased significantly with arrival of spring

DATE: Apr 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango area public land closures extended

Perins Peak, Bodo wildlife areas and Animas City Mountain upper trails remain closed through April 30

DATE: Apr 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Murder suspect, who was 17, to stand trial as adult for killing Bayfield Speedway clerk

Damitre Burch faces 40 years in prison for 2021 homicide

DATE: Apr 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Q&A: Durango storyteller and artist receives 2023 Extraordinary Woman Award

Judith Reynolds is recognized for national Women’s Month theme, ‘Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories’

DATE: Apr 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Back Off Our Benefits’ campaign travels through Durango

Progressive movement attempts to preserve federal programs through cross-country tour

DATE: Apr 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Food and water: A future that is one and the same

Efficient use is conservation, say farmers at Southwestern Water Conservation District’s annual seminar

DATE: Apr 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Taste Cafe and Bakery moves into old Homeslice location on north Main Avenue in Durango

Former 11th Street Station coffee kiosk expands food options in new building

DATE: Apr 3, 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’