Newsletter - The Durango Herald

How candidates for U.S. House differ on health care, saving the economy, public lands

Local parties push forward with virtual assemblies in Colorado

DATE: Apr 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mountain Middle planning for new classrooms

7,000-square-foot addition would provide space for 50 to 60 more students

DATE: Apr 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield, Ignacio prepare for elections with social distancing in mind

Towns plan to conduct drive-up elections with protective gear

DATE: Apr 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Early release Mondays will end next year for Durango School District 9-R

Teachers will have one full day each month for professional development

DATE: Apr 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Weekly planner for April 6-10

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: Apr 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 65

About 90 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about New Mexico’s stay-at-home order, with 92% of respondents correctly answering, “No...

DATE: Apr 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango, Bayfield and Ignacio unsure what to expect from federal funds

Towns prepare for deep revenue declines, while providing safety nets for residents

DATE: Apr 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

How to talk to others about not traveling during the coronavirus pandemic

Explain the risks through constructive conversation

DATE: Apr 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Travel

Fort Lewis College Board of Trustees expands to nine seats

2 new members expected to start by Sept. 1

DATE: Apr 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mercy Regional Medical Center announces interim CEO

Hospital promises smooth transition during COVID-19 outbreak

DATE: Apr 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango to begin Spring Cleanup on Monday with new 5-week schedule

The city of Durango will launch a new five-week Spring Cleanup schedule beginning Monday and ending May 8. City crews will move through residential neighborhoods to pick up these...

DATE: Apr 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

How did virus originate? What about the variation in symptoms? Your COVID-19 questions answered

We know you have a lot of questions about the novel coronavirus, so here’s another round of Q&A. This week, readers asked how the virus originated, what is meant by “mild” and “m...

DATE: Apr 3, 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.