Local News - The Durango Herald

Cortez man who threatened to kill Democratic election officials pleads guilty

Teak Ty Brockbank, 45, said his comments were made ‘out of fear, hate and anger’

DATE: Oct 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Domestic violence cases down in La Plata County, but fight to end abuse never stops

Advocates and law enforcement say progress is being made in some areas

DATE: Oct 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man killed in car vs. truck head-on crash identified

18-wheeler and Toyota sedan collided near Durango West II subdivision

DATE: Oct 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango police capture kangaroo on the loose

Body camera footage shows apprehension of pet

DATE: Oct 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Randomized lottery sets pecking order for Durango workforce housing unit

Nine prequalified homebuyers want to close on $399,000 townhome

DATE: Oct 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rare lunar event illuminates Chimney Rock National Monument

Stone pillars, moon’s 18.6-year cycle and ancient structures tell a story

DATE: Oct 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man arrested north of Durango on suspicion of auto theft, felony eluding

28-year-old suspect was considered high-risk, prompting large police response

DATE: Oct 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Upper Pine fire medics head home after helping with N.C. hurricane relief

Jon Haner, Jake Rhodes began long drive back to La Plata County on Tuesday

DATE: Oct 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Keeping you on the road

New heavy-duty guardrail in place above Cascade Creek on U.S. Highway 550

DATE: Oct 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores Bike Hostel reflects on first year in business

They’re celebrating the milestone on Oct. 26 with a party at 5 p.m.

DATE: Oct 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man dead after fly-fishing incident in British Columbia

Jon Abshagen died doing what he loved on Kispiox River

DATE: Oct 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Former Purgatory Resort employee gets probation for embezzlement

Worker had been printing temporary ski passes and selling them for cash

DATE: Oct 22, 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