Local News - The Durango Herald

Mesa Verde National Park cancels popular luminaria event

Road construction, lack of staff hampered effort

DATE: Nov 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lake Nighthorse kokanee salmon help ensure next year’s stock

The 150,000 fish released into the reservoir will produce up to 1.5 million eggs this year

DATE: Nov 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Christmas tree permits now available from San Juan National Forest

Permits available online, at stores in Dolores and Durango and Forest Service offices

DATE: Nov 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Purgatory Resort opens Saturday with top-to-midway skiing

Ski mountain invested $1.25 million in snowmaking upgrades

DATE: Nov 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Community meeting mobilizes neighbors against proposed solar project

Some residents say there’s a lack of information, others simply distrust Primergy

DATE: Nov 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Riverview Elementary School hosts student art contest to promote SOIL project

Illustrations depict how gardening helps individuals grow

DATE: Nov 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

The eight Colorado districts Democrats flipped from the GOP

Democrats were bracing for losses on Election Day. Instead, they expanded their majorities

DATE: Nov 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

How the counties voted in the race between Lauren Boebert and Adam Frisch

Boebert won by a large margin in Mesa County, while Frisch secured big victories in Pueblo and La Plata counties

DATE: Nov 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

City of Durango works with 4CORE on Green Business Certification program

Measuring sustainability is tougher than one might think

DATE: Nov 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photo: New skates for Chapman Hill Ice Rink

DATE: Nov 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County makes heartfelt appeal for foster families

Department of Human Services hopes to find nine new families

DATE: Nov 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata, Archuleta counties agree to dissolve San Juan Basin Public Health

Pandemic response exposed ‘philosophical differences’ between the counties, prompting them to go separate ways

DATE: Nov 15, 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