Newsletter - The Durango Herald

Polis says spread of coronavirus is slowing, but second person in 40s has died

Virus has infected more than 2,600 people and hospitalized more than 400

DATE: Mar 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango businesses report losing at least 70% of sales

Chamber survey shows reluctance to lay off workers

DATE: Mar 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

J. Paul Brown to reduce sheep herd amid disease concerns for bighorns

Group buys out one of Ignacio rancher’s high-risk grazing allotments

DATE: Mar 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Democrats jostle over whether to return to Capitol to extend coronavirus pause

Some hope to avoid returning because of the public safety threat

DATE: Mar 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

On a lighter note, here’s how goldfinches change color

I’m sick of hearing about the virus. How about a non-pandemic question? Around this time of year, the goldfinches suddenly turn bright yellow. How do they know when to change colors and what...

DATE: Mar 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Time has come for Durango Athletic Hall of Fame

One hundred forty years. When the town of Durango was formed two miles south of Animas City in 1880 to serve the San Juan mining district, it would have been impossible for those settlers to...

DATE: Mar 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Sports

2 Southern Ute employees test positive for COVID-19

San Juan Basin Public Health, state health department assisting investigation

DATE: Mar 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news

2 Southern Ute employees test positive for COVID-19

San Juan Basin Public Health, state health department assisting investigation

DATE: Mar 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Peach Street Distillers, Three Rivers Brewery brew up hand sanitizer

Shortages of medical supplies prompts need

DATE: Mar 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Local efforts underway to help Durango-area businesses and out-of-work employees

Development organizations share resources during COVID-19 response

DATE: Mar 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Symphony performs remotely while practicing social distancing

Musicians play ‘Ode to Joy,’ ‘Don’t Stand So Close to Me’ from home

DATE: Mar 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Stuck at home? Let these travel board games help take you away

Earlier this month, the coronavirus and a snowstorm trapped my husband and me inside our one-bedroom home above Lake Tahoe in Nevada. We canceled our travel plans through summer and celebrat...

DATE: Mar 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Travel

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.