Newsletter - The Durango Herald

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

Gov. Polis asks all Coloradans to wear cloth-based masks

Deaths from coronavirus hit 112 statewide

DATE: Apr 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Public comment by email – the new Durango city meeting during pandemic

Virus-related restrictions require remote meetings

DATE: Apr 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Was that a train whistle? Yes, but D&SNG remains shutdown

In an odd sense of a return to normalcy, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad could be heard chugging through town and blowing its whistle Thursday and Friday in Durango, but that d...

DATE: Apr 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

A list of closures, cancellations and notices across La Plata County

Numerous closures have been announced across Southwest Colorado as a result of the spreading coronavirus. As of 4 p.m. Friday, La Plata County had 29 cases of COVID-19. Colorado w...

DATE: Apr 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

LIVINGSTON: Iron Horse postponement ushers in stark reminder

Even in a time in which people have become numb to announcements of the cancellation or postponements of sporting events because of the new coronavirus pandemic, the Iron Horse Bicycle Class...

DATE: Apr 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Animas River Days still a go, organizers say

Dolores River Festival and Farmington’s Riverfest are canceled because of coronavirus concerns

DATE: Apr 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado attorney general endorses James Iacino for Tipton’s seat

Phil Weiser says candidate has leadership needed in 3rd Congressional District

DATE: Apr 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Herald expands coverage in northwest New Mexico

Beginning today, Herald reporter Liz Weber has worked from the Herald’s office in Farmington since September, covering a wide range of topics including business, oil and gas, crime, the...

DATE: Apr 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Narrow Gauge 10 Mile running race postponed by coronavirus

Longest continuous road running event in Colorado on hold

DATE: Apr 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Sports

What is your face-covering style?

With Wednesday’s new guidelines, how will you cover up when you go out for essentials?

DATE: Apr 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

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.