Local News - The Durango Herald

Photo: Winter solstice: May the shadows start getting shorter

DATE: Dec 22, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bennet, Hickenlooper secure $3.1 million in funding for La Plata County projects

Support for substance use treatment center, new Fort Lewis College nursing program included in Senate version of annual spending bill

DATE: Dec 22, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

The cannabis industry is facing its longest downturn yet, with no end in sight

After years of growth, the industry has logged 17 straight months of decline

DATE: Dec 22, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado shoppers will be charged 10 cents per plastic and paper bag starting Jan. 1

People in federal or state food assistance programs don’t pay fees as long as they can prove enrollment in one of those programs

DATE: Dec 22, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Columbine Ranger District has a new arrival in charge

Nick Glidden was drawn to Southwest Colorado for its recreational amenities

DATE: Dec 22, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College receives federal funding for small-business development

Entrepreneurship program tries to build a successful pipeline of Southwest Colorado business owners

DATE: Dec 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Porch-package thieves play Grinch across Durango, La Plata County

A north Durango woman makes plea to thieves who stole a package containing a family heirloom from her front porch

DATE: Dec 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield Board of Trustees member resigns

Town manager plans to look for a replacement in the new year

DATE: Dec 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Water managers across drought-stricken West agree on one thing: ‘This is going to be painful’

Receding reservoirs give a clear view of the hard choices ahead

DATE: Dec 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Inflation, threat of recession continue to impact Colorado economic outlook

Recent ballot measures will affect revenue levels but not state budget

DATE: Dec 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

What will Kendall Mountain’s future hold?

Municipal ski area in Silverton has a storied past, an untold future

DATE: Dec 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man charged with first-degree murder in 2021 Bayfield stabbing found competent to stand trial

Damitre Burch was deemed incompetent to stand trial shortly after his arrest in August 2021

DATE: Dec 20, 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