Newsletter - The Durango Herald

Rep. Ken Buck doesn’t blame President Trump for riot

‘The president didn’t order anybody to do this,’ Colorado Republican says

DATE: Jan 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Breakdown in communication’ blamed for low bail amount leading up to killing

Ignacio man, with history of domestic violence, suspected of shooting wife in head

DATE: Jan 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango reaches $820,000 in relief grants for businesses

Second funding round helps 64 companies

DATE: Jan 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango to provide utility forgiveness program

Businesses, residents struggling during pandemic can qualify for financial relief

DATE: Jan 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Steve Ilg gets vertical to end 2020

Merry Vertmas win dedicated to friends recently lost

DATE: Jan 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

COVID-19 restrictions ease in La Plata County

5-Star program has tighter rules but offers hope of 50% capacity for restaurants

DATE: Jan 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Parks and Wildlife rescues orphaned cub north of Durango

Bear had injuries to paws, was emaciated

DATE: Jan 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Elementary students headed back to Durango schools

On Monday, youngest pupils will return to in-person learning 2 days a week

DATE: Jan 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mercy’s day care center closed after COVID-19 outbreak

Two staff members tested positive, spokeswoman says

DATE: Jan 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Animas River shatters all-time record low flow based on 109 years of data

1913 record is broken amid prolonged drought

DATE: Jan 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

As expected, trial postponed for La Plata County man suspected of killing son

Court had little confidence case could be pulled off amid COVID-19 pandemic

DATE: Jan 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado’s new members of Congress – Hickenlooper and Boebert – are sworn in

New members join Congress at fraught moment

DATE: Jan 4, 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.