Newsletter - The Durango Herald

Durango church leader accused of molesting young men avoids jail

Preston Pitcher worked at First Baptist Church of Durango for 10 years

DATE: Jan 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

2 fires extinguished at Purple Cliffs homeless camp

Many residents have makeshift fireplaces inside living structures

DATE: Jan 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County moves to require engine brake mufflers

New ordinance would allow enforcement of state law

DATE: Jan 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Magpies Newsstand in Durango burglarized

Cash, merchandise taken Saturday

DATE: Jan 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

COVID-19 outbreak confirmed at La Plata County nursing home

Eight residents, three employees test positive as of Monday

DATE: Jan 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Upper Pine River Fire vaccine clinic up and running

District shares instructions for receiving doses

DATE: Jan 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Teams organize to begin vaccinations in La Plata County

400 medical volunteers looking to begin inoculations to people 70 and older

DATE: Jan 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado lawmakers will get access to vaccine ahead of others

Republicans are wary of plan; one says he will wait

DATE: Jan 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mutu’s Italian Kitchen closes after 15 years in business

Owner says he’s moving to Virginia with significant other

DATE: Jan 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Democrats to pursue mandatory waiting period for gun buyers

Legislation is modeled after policies passed in other states

DATE: Jan 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan Basin Public Health forms partnerships for COVID-19 tests, vaccinations

Animas Surgical Hospital, Pagosa Springs Medical Center help at long-term care facilities

DATE: Jan 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Animas High School, Fort Lewis College agree to land lease for new school

Legal structure in place to build on college campus

DATE: Jan 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.

A solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a d...

Photos: IHBC Subaru Mountain Bike RaceCobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Cobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Sidney Andrew easily won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s pro road race

Photos: IHBC men’s pro road raceCobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Cobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Photos: IHBC citizens rideIron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Photos: DHS graduationDurango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening

Durango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening

The Durango Police Department chased and captured a pet kangaroo on Monday near East Second Avenue a...