Newsletter - The Durango Herald

Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 70

About 65 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about La Plata County’s Safer La Plata order, with 92% of respondents correctly answeri...

DATE: May 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Newest library district gets website

Southwest La Plata Library District formed in November

DATE: May 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango’s Zastrocky leaves Regis University a shining star

Cross-country runner earns prestigious science fellowship

DATE: May 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: College Sports

LWCF, abandoned mine cleanup could be part of next COVID-19 stimulus bill

Leaders in La Plata, San Miguel counties call for healthier communities, job creation

DATE: May 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Battered global tourism industry makes reopening plans

Six months ago, the global tourism industry was celebrating a record year for travel. Now, it’s decimated and facing a recovery that could take years. Tourism Economics, a data an...

DATE: May 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Travel

As in the Great Depression, today’s economic refugees may take to the road

How do you write a travel column when you cannot travel? How do you write with historical perspective when you are in the middle of an historical moment? Now more than ever, we n...

DATE: May 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Gulliford's Travels

Durango train delays opening into June

Railroad can’t cover costs running below 75% of capacity

DATE: May 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan Basin Public Health now knows how many COVID-19 tests have been performed

Data show the region’s positive rate about 5%, lower than state average

DATE: May 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Larson to make leap to Division I at Arizona State University

Durango soccer star now a Sun Devil

DATE: May 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Southwest Colorado’s ‘mega-drought’ raises wildfire concerns

Local officials request restrictions to lower threat

DATE: May 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Nesting birds halt construction work on Hermosa Creek bridge

Work expected to begin after Memorial Day

DATE: May 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Highway 3 in Durango to close next week for rockfall cleanup

The Colorado Department of Transportation will close state Highway 3 during daylight working hours for several days next week south of downtown Durango. Beginning Sunday, crews w...

DATE: May 8, 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.