Newsletter - The Durango Herald

Summer vacationers weigh testing, quarantine or staying home

PORTLAND, Maine Homebound travelers desperate to venture out for the first time since the pandemic are confronting a vacation landscape this summer that may require coronavirus te...

DATE: Jun 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Travel

As demand for telehealth skyrockets, Congress considers permanent changes

Medicare recipients used remote technology 11,718% more in first 1½ month of pandemic

DATE: Jun 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango City Council plans to weigh in on ‘Chief’ sign

‘The city has some responsibility to engage,’ mayor says

DATE: Jun 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

CHSAA has cautious optimism fall sports will play as scheduled

Knorr believes outdoor sports have better chance than indoor

DATE: Jun 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

$5,000 statue stolen from crepe stand in downtown Durango

Michel’s Corner owner says he owned the sculpture for 11 years

DATE: Jun 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Autopsy on man who drowned in Animas River is inconclusive

Coroner says a toxicology test is necessary

DATE: Jun 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire north of Durango now 95% contained

Blaze broke out Thursday afternoon near Shalona Lake

DATE: Jun 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County reports growth in asymptomatic COVID-19 cases

As testing increases, fewer people are showing symptoms

DATE: Jun 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Best bets this weekend in and around Durango

Best bets this weekend include the Veterans Float and Picnic and Allen Theatres Drive-In. VFW, Mountain Waters Rafting, American Legion and Durango Elks Lodge will host the third ...

DATE: Jun 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Planning Commission allows hot springs to stay open until 10 p.m.

County staff revises conditions of approval; panel extends hours

DATE: Jun 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hunting, fishing licenses required (even if you don’t hunt or fish) for hundreds of Colorado wildlife areas

Rule approved last month applies to State Wildlife Areas and State Trust Lands

DATE: Jun 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Community Foundation to host Secret Garden fundraiser, COVID-style

Local musicians to play online to raise money for La Plata County nonprofits

DATE: Jun 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

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.