Newsletter - The Durango Herald

Police, COVID, budget cuts top Colorado legislative session

DENVER – In a fitting manner, Colorado’s Legislature arranged for coronavirus nasal swab testing outside the Capitol building for lawmakers and staff heading home after finishing their pande...

DATE: Jun 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado bars can begin reopening Thursday; outdoor concerts, fairs can soon resume

Polis also says conventions and other indoor gatherings can resume by week’s with restrictions

DATE: Jun 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Paramedic receives state, local first-responder procession

Glovis Foster died last week from COVID-19

DATE: Jun 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Armed man arrested after 50-mile chase north of Durango

Pursuit began in Silverton, ended near Hermosa

DATE: Jun 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighters suppressing Loading Pen Fire near Dolores

Two hot-shot crews get air support

DATE: Jun 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

County’s Shrek grass weathers COVID-19

Dear Action Line: The grass in the parks and baseball fields throughout the city, and at the fairgrounds, look like they may have been hit hard by COVID-19. Just curious as to if the sprinkl...

DATE: Jun 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Action Line

COVID-19 can’t stop Josefita Herrera’s 106th birthday bash

Drive-by parade and outdoor festivities replace centenarian’s normal party at Oxford Grange

DATE: Jun 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mandatory evacuations ordered for fire near La Plata-Montezuma county line

Smoke from 200-acre blaze expected to impact air quality tonight

DATE: Jun 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield mourns passing of Jim Harrington, former town marshal

‘Icon’ in law enforcement left ‘big shoes to fill’

DATE: Jun 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango homelessness advocates move closer to permanent camp

Neighbors in Need Alliance receives $90,000 for new camp

DATE: Jun 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Weekly planner for June 15-19

Information and agendas about local meetings City of Durango: La Plata County: www.co.laplata.co.us or call 382-6210. Town of Bayfield: www.bayfieldgov.org or call 884-9544. ...

DATE: Jun 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Low-stress roundup technique begins for Mesa Verde horses

Mustangs respond to baiting; gathering lies ahead

DATE: Jun 13, 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.

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