Local News - The Durango Herald

What do Tuesday’s election results say about voters in La Plata County?

Democratic candidates in big-ticket races performed better than those locally

DATE: Nov 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Some residents want end to Durango’s fluoridation of drinking water

Health experts defend nearly 80-year practice

DATE: Nov 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Olympians, top class athletes honored at City Hall

Mountain biking community represented on global stage since sport’s Olympic introduction in 1996

DATE: Nov 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Purgatory bonus days

Purgatory Resort opens its slopes with bonus days thanks to recent storms

DATE: Nov 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Pine Cone, a burger and ice cream eatery in Bayfield, is under new ownership

Bayfield residents Wendell and Holly Heck took over restaurant Sept. 14

DATE: Nov 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ignacio schools using program to gradually improve protocols

Educators travel to different rural Colorado schools for new ideas via Student-Centered Accountability Program

DATE: Nov 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

First e-bike trail in San Juan National Forest opens

6.2-mile Cutthroat route runs parallel to Hermosa Park Road

DATE: Nov 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Upper Pine fire earns third accreditation award from national agency

Department recognized for exceeding medical service standards

DATE: Nov 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Democratic candidate Katie Stewart wins House District 59

Durango 9-R school board member ran against Ignacio Mayor Clark Craig in 2024 election

DATE: Nov 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ute Mountain Ute Tribe receives funding to plan water pipeline from Cortez

Lawmakers urged Bureau of Reclamation for water project funds after denying water rights compensation

DATE: Nov 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Veterans Day Parade hits Main Avenue on Monday

Event usually draws hundreds of residents wanting to pay respects to former service members

DATE: Nov 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Stocks soar, Durango immigrants sweat in wake of overwhelming Trump win

President-elect stirs conflicting confidence and uncertainty

DATE: Nov 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: DHS girls soccer advancesDemons defeat Riverdale Ridge 1-0 in the second round of playoffs

Demons defeat Riverdale Ridge 1-0 in the second round of playoffs

About a dozen cutbow trout thrown from a Colorado Parks and Wildlife truck

Durango High School baseball defeats Montrose 8-4 on Saturday

Photos: Senior day for Durango High School boys lacrosseDHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7

DHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7

Photos/video: Galloping alongThe Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

The Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

Photos: It’s all about sportsmanship at annual Bowker Games

Play ball: Demons in action at homeDurango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday

Durango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday

Photos: Hands Off! RallyAbout 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango

About 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango

Photos: Hadestown Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition

Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition

DHS lost to Grand Junction High School 10-4 on Friday afternoon