Local News - The Durango Herald

Parade of storms to march through Southwest Colorado over next several days

Wind gusts reached nearly 70 mph this week in Durango area

DATE: Feb 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Do we really need this tactical vehicle? La Plata County Sheriff’s Office says: Yes, we do

$350,000 truck will respond to danger and rescues

DATE: Feb 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Strater Hotel on ‘Green Book’ list of safe haven sites for African American travelers

History Colorado is studying locations identified in the famous segregation-era motorist guide

DATE: Feb 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango city councilor skips meeting held to discuss his behavior and conduct

Olivier Bosmans has been accused of possible code of conduct violations, among other complaints

DATE: Feb 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lightner Creek Mobile home park residents without running water for 11 days

Landlord suspected of violating state law by failing to provide toilets and alternative water source

DATE: Feb 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Whiteout snowstorm shuts down highways in Southwest Colorado

U.S. highways 491 and 550 have closures; Lizard Head and Wolf Creek passes closed

DATE: Feb 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango police release bodycam footage after accusation of brutality

Five officers respond to arrest of man accused of sexual assault

DATE: Feb 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Blizzard-like conditions blow into Durango, La Plata County

DATE: Feb 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County, Department of Transportation seek funding for Highway 160 improvements

Widening and a roundabout are primary goals of grant proposal

DATE: Feb 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Police sweep Durango High School, determine there is no threat

Students were placed on ‘secure hold’ during search

DATE: Feb 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Former Purple Cliffs resident moves into Durango apartment

‘I like it so far. Now I just have to get used to it’

DATE: Feb 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango requests residents limit curbside parking ahead of snowstorm

City wants to test compliance amid discussions of revised street-cleaning strategy

DATE: Feb 21, 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