Local News - The Durango Herald

SNAP recipients in Southwest Colorado can prepare for reduced food benefits

On average, each individual will see a $90 reduction per month in allocations

DATE: Feb 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado horses are slaughtered abroad for food. A new bill could shut down the industry.

Investigation follows horses from auctions to slaughterhouses, where they are exported for consumption

DATE: Feb 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango High School considers plagiarism policy with advent of ChatGPT

Artificial intelligence can help write papers, but AI can also detect inauthenticity

DATE: Feb 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘He's been bitten but he never bit,’ says owner of dog killed by mountain lion near Bayfield

Colorado Parks and Wildlife was unsuccessful in capturing the animal

DATE: Jan 31, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango teachers call out Colorado’s ‘BS’ factor

Educators claim taxpayers are being misled to believe excess funding is going toward education

DATE: Jan 31, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Durango High School student council members present their work

DATE: Jan 31, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

SOS Outreach alumnae present their one-of-a-kind Nordica ski design at Silverton fundraiser

The four women are members of a nonprofit that works with low-income or at-risk youths

DATE: Jan 31, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Candidate for Durango City Council wants to preserve historic downtown, tackle homelessness

Gilda Yazzie brings housing experience to race

DATE: Jan 31, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Home sales sputtered, median prices soared last year in Durango and La Plata County

Less spending power and high appreciation values deter homebuyers

DATE: Jan 31, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two La Plata County groups partner to develop housing solutions

Regional Housing Alliance and La Plata Economic Alliance set sights on three-year housing strategy

DATE: Jan 30, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Pine River Valley seniors express pandemic resilience through quilt work

Thrive in Place COVID-19 textile art project took two years to complete

DATE: Jan 30, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Crime in Durango drops in 2022 while overall calls to police increase

Serious offenses trend upward in Colorado and nationally, but complete statistics for last year have yet to be released

DATE: Jan 30, 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