Local News - The Durango Herald

Skier dies after falling into tree well at Purgatory Resort

Ski patrol was not successful in efforts to revive 39-year-old Pablo Spencer of Oklahoma

DATE: Mar 2, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango grocery stores begin selling wine

Voters narrowly approved ballot measure to expand retail sales

DATE: Mar 2, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rosemary Lane single-family homes are ready to go vertical in west Durango

Units are expected to be listed for $1 million to $1.2 million

DATE: Mar 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

One-of-a-kind snowboards to be auctioned for La Plata County Humane Society

Local artists donate their designs to bring in money for shelter animals

DATE: Mar 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Storms on radar well into next week in Southwest Colorado

Low-pressure systems move in from the West Coast

DATE: Mar 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Snowmobiler who rescued friend from avalanche in La Plata Mountains urges preparation

‘I'm just glad that I instinctually knew which steps to take,’ says rescuer

DATE: Mar 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bennet Introduces ‘Protect the West’ Act to address wildfires and drought

Legislation aims to invest in the environment with sustainable financial efforts

DATE: Mar 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

What goes into avalanche forecasts?

‘It’s sort of like a cat-and-mouse game with the snowpack’

DATE: Mar 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

National propane delivery companies fail customers across Colorado

State reacts to customer complaints with policy changes and letter to AmeriGas demanding action

DATE: Feb 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Court orders mobile home park owner in Durango to deliver more water, toilets

Darlene Mann must also reimburse residents for expenses related to outage

DATE: Feb 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Snow day, or no way? Bus incidents highlight challenges of canceling school

One vehicle slid off the road, another became stuck in February storms

DATE: Feb 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lightner Creek Mobile Home Park owner faces lawsuit over rotting bridge

Man’s leg fell through unmarked hole

DATE: Feb 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Durango High School football takes on Piedra Vista High SchoolDemons’ defense dominates in 17-0 victory on Friday night

Demons’ defense dominates in 17-0 victory on Friday night

Skyhawks beat Lubbock Christian 2-1 in season opener on Thursday

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