Local News - The Durango Herald

Looking back on 2022

Southwest Colorado experienced both moments of tension and resolve during year

DATE: Dec 30, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Blotter

Durango Police Department Wednesday 3:40 p.m. A woman was arrested at Home Depot, 1302 South Camino del Rio, on suspicion of shoplifting. 7:09 p.m. A man was arrested in the 800 bloc...

DATE: Dec 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Can you Escape the Crate?

The Bonnie and Clyde-themed game is available at the Ignacio Community Library until Jan. 11

DATE: Dec 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Best bets in and around Durango

With New Year’s Eve landing on a Saturday this year, you have options for how to spend the evening. Here are a couple ideas: Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive, is bringing back disco...

DATE: Dec 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Mexico allocates grants from $32M mine spill settlement

Aztec, Farmington will get six-figure settlement

DATE: Dec 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Big bump in Colorado’s sports betting tax revenue benefits water projects

Colorado budget analysts project that sports betting tax revenues will be double what was collected in the prior year

DATE: Dec 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

More snow expected throughout weekend

Unsettled weather patterns likely to ring in the new year

DATE: Dec 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

New judge chosen for La Plata County Court

Governor appoints Anthony Baca to fill the vacancy on the 6th Judicial District bench left by the departure of Anne Woods

DATE: Dec 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dark-money political nonprofits were big spenders in Colorado’s 2022 elections

At least $42 million in dark-money spending went to support or oppose candidates and ballot measures

DATE: Dec 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado launches new Missing Indigenous Person Alert system

The system will function like an Amber Alert, only second of its kind in the U.S.

DATE: Dec 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado AG Weiser forms task force to combat organized retail theft

Formation comes as new state law goes into effect aiming to reduce the anonymous online sale of stolen goods

DATE: Dec 28, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Workout enthusiasts in Silverton finally have a space to pump some iron

Town’s new gym is open for business with set monthly fees

DATE: Dec 28, 2022 | 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