Newsletter - The Durango Herald

Durango restaurants can reopen Wednesday, but will they?

State’s regulations could be cost-prohibitive for some

DATE: May 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Memorial Day draws small but dedicated crowd

Events were not publicized to avoid large gatherings during pandemic

DATE: May 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado lawmakers to return Tuesday to tackle $3.3 billion budget hole

DENVER – No public health insurance option. Drastic cuts to K-12 and higher education funding. Seniors losing tax breaks on their homes. These are a few of the dozens of sacrifice...

DATE: May 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Could Main Avenue become a pedestrian mall in downtown Durango?

City considers allowing shops, restaurants to use outdoor space during pandemic

DATE: May 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Work to resume on Camino del Rio, near Town Plaza in Durango

The next phase of work by contractors for the hotel development at 1111 Camino del Rio will begin Tuesday. Working hours will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Ther...

DATE: May 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Filling the dog days of COVID-19

Dear Action Line: What am I supposed to do with all this unemployment money I’m getting but cannot spend because all the businesses are closed? – Cash hoarder Dear Hoarder: Do wha...

DATE: May 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Action Line

State budget committee proposes drastic cuts

Size of shortfall in Colorado is unprecedented

DATE: May 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango applauds collaboration ahead of restaurant reopenings

Government and economic leaders push for unity

DATE: May 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Weekly planner for May 18-22

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: May 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Virus lockdown gives Venice a shot at reimagining tourism

VENICE, Italy – In Venice, a city famous for being visited by too many and home to too few, children’s play now fills neighborhood squares, fishermen sell their catch to home cooks and water...

DATE: May 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Travel

Initially slow to start, testing ramps up in Southwest Colorado

State ranks 44th in testing per capita

DATE: May 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 72

About 130 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about a local doctor traveling to New York, with 98% of respondents correctly answerin...

DATE: May 23, 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.