Newsletter - The Durango Herald

Spike in avalanches reported in San Juan Mountains

Two skiers buried, no injuries reported

DATE: Mar 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Witty sign unwittingly predicts the future

When I saw this marquee at the fairgrounds, the irony of psychics having “unforeseen circumstances” struck me as pretty darn funny. Then, almost immediately, I wondered what Action Line’s ta...

DATE: Mar 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Two city services remain largely undisrupted during pandemic: trash, recycling

Managers make contingency plans in case virus disrupts operations

DATE: Mar 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata Electric Association suspends disconnects during COVID-19 pandemic

Lobbies in Durango, Pagosa Springs also closed

DATE: Mar 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser calls on state courts to pause evictions

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is calling on state courts to halt eviction proceedings because of the COVID-19 crisis. “In this emergency, evicting any Coloradan from their...

DATE: Mar 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

FBI reports rise in COVID-19 scams

Agency reminds public to exercise ‘smart cyber hygiene’

DATE: Mar 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

As schools close, coronavirus highlights digital divide in Southwest Colorado

Some students lack internet access, but teachers have creative solutions

DATE: Mar 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Grieving La Plata County residents find healing through yoga

Movement, meditation help address complex emotions around loss

DATE: Mar 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Health

Snow calls to Quinn Simmons while home because of coronavirus

Instead of Paris-Roubaix prep, star makes turns in San Juans

DATE: Mar 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Farmington firefighter tests positive COVID-19

It is the first confirmed case reported in San Juan County, N.M.

DATE: Mar 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Local officials discuss COVID-19 response in video

The city of Durango this week released a video discussing the local response to the COVID-19 outbreak sweeping across the country. As of Saturday, the state of Colorado was report...

DATE: Mar 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

First Colorado National Guard member tests positive for COVID-19

The First Colorado National Guard member has tested positive for COVID-19. The service member is being cared for while in isolation in accordance with Centers for Disease Control ...

DATE: Mar 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional 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.