Local News - The Durango Herald

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

The Blotter

Durango Police Department Tuesday 5:25 p.m. A T-bone car crash near the intersection of Wilson Gulch Drive and Three Springs Boulevard resulted in a citation. 9:14 p.m. A man was ar...

DATE: Dec 28, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Skiers with Apple watches may be responsible for rise in accidental 911 calls

Durango-La Plata Emergency Center reporting 25% increase in calls with no response

DATE: Dec 28, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Holiday Rewards Program has its best year yet

The initiative’s third year brings in over $147,000 in spending at Durango businesses

DATE: Dec 28, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Heavy, wet snow causes power outages around La Plata County

Multiple crews worked quickly to free obstructed lines

DATE: Dec 28, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

New movement helps Native students take back their education

Many students were sent to Native American boarding schools operating in the U.S. for more than a century

DATE: Dec 28, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango liquor stores predict sales drop-off in 2023

Starting in 2023 grocery stores will be able to sell wine, creating competition for local alcohol retailers

DATE: Dec 28, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

City to interview candidates in search for interim attorney

Hunt for permanent replacement separate and ongoing

DATE: Dec 27, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 193

About 140 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what prefabricated structure will be built at the proposed Animas Valley RV Park, with 84% ...

DATE: Dec 27, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News