Local News - The Durango Herald

Durango-area subdivision couldn’t be more proud of its wastewater discharge

Housing development has a state-of-the-art $8.6 million sewage system out of Austria

DATE: Dec 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Regional Law Enforcement Academy graduates 11 cadets on Saturday

Professionalism and public perception of law enforcement, continued education were themes at ceremony in Mancos

DATE: Dec 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango High School student raises money for performance in Australia

Lyric Rodriguez comes back from brain aneurysm to pursue dream of singing at Sydney Opera House

DATE: Dec 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 191

About 120 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about whom Sandra Brown will testify against as a stipulation of her plea deal, with 93% of respo...

DATE: Dec 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ironwood mill issued court injunction to remove giant wood chip pile

New management reports company on track to meet deadlines; goal is to restart operations next year

DATE: Dec 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

City lodgers tax data for October excluded an increase voters approved in 2021

Incomplete documents confuse last year’s collection sums

DATE: Dec 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Parade of Gingerbread Homes

DATE: Dec 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ignacio woman sentenced for careless driving in fatal crash

Virginia Cundiff was driving on a revoked license when crash killed a road worker

DATE: Dec 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Homeless camp sweeps draw criticism in Durango; code enforcement explains procedure

Potentially abandoned property is tagged and given 24 hours to be removed

DATE: Dec 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dump site south of Mancos concerns neighbors

State health official visits site; new property owner reportedly plans to clean it up

DATE: Dec 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Jury finds Ignacio man ‘not guilty’ of domestic violence after year in jail

Romman Brown was accused of strangling and breaking the arm of his girlfriend

DATE: Dec 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Best bets in and around Durango

The Lift at Cascade, 50827 U.S. Highway 550, is hosting a holiday performance by Jane Monheit, a No. 1 Billboard pop/jazz vocalist, at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Monheit will deb...

DATE: Dec 9, 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