Newsletter - The Durango Herald

Beers slide down tables and into gullets at Snowdown Quaffing Competition

Chili made with peanut butter? Chef unveils concoction at Chili Cook-off

DATE: Feb 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Upper Pine Fire appoints first female board member

BAYFIELD – The Upper Pine River Fire Protection District appointed its first female board member after the departure of longtime board member Casey Cook. Lisa Bourque, a Vallecit...

DATE: Feb 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Weekly planner for Feb. 3-7

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: Feb 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Long waits persist for those in need of food stamps, Medicaid and cash assistance

Human Services can’t forecast when backlog will end

DATE: Feb 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Scathing audit finds Colorado could have collected millions in oil, gas fines – but didn’t

Hundreds of operators failed to file production tallies from 2016 to 2018

DATE: Feb 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 56

About 60 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about Project Merry Christmas, with 77% of respondents correctly answering, “A communit...

DATE: Feb 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Can Durango rock any harder? In all likelihood, yeah, we can

Snowdown pulls off drag show, bed races, sexy car wash, Light Parade

DATE: Feb 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Eli Tomac closes in on Supercross lead after duel in Oakland

Kawasaki rider runs down Roczen twice to capture victory

DATE: Feb 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Sports

Cortez man sentenced to 46 years in prison for Ignacio murder

Judge imposes near maximum sentence for guilty plea

DATE: Jan 31, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

What to do about Southwest Colorado’s ailing elk herds?

Colorado Parks and Wildlife to host series of meetings asking public for input

DATE: Jan 31, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Police prepare for thousands at Snowdown Light Parade

Video surveillance system will keep eyes on crowd

DATE: Jan 31, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango police seize drugs and cash during traffic stop

Durango police seized a “significant amount” of LSD, cocaine, ketamine and cash Thursday night after a traffic stop. The investigation started when a patrol sergeant stopped a ma...

DATE: Jan 31, 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.