Newsletter - The Durango Herald

Wolf initiative supporters turn in thousands of signatures

Backers need 124,000 for 2020 ballot question; opponents prepare campaign

DATE: Dec 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Travelers plant trees to reforest the world

Organizations allow you to put planting on your itinerary

DATE: Dec 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Travel

Heavy snow, strong winds predicted for San Juan Mountains

Area may see 50 mph gusts, up to 2 feet of snow

DATE: Dec 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Birth rate falls in Durango School District 9-R

High cost of living places pressure on young families

DATE: Dec 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Trash transfer stations in Bayfield and Marvel to remain open

Commissioners earlier this year took issue with cost of offering service

DATE: Dec 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 49

About 60 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about coyote hunting, with 83% of respondents correctly answering, “Competition-based c...

DATE: Dec 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Helper’s new riches: Utah railroad, coal mining town reinvents itself as artistic haven

Soiled doves are visible from hotel room windows in Helper, Utah, but now they are just mannequins. This gritty coal mining and railroad boomtown has embraced its diverse ethnic past. A new ...

DATE: Dec 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Gulliford's Travels

Weekly planner for Dec. 16-20

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: Dec 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Upperclassmen help lead Pietrack to 100th win with Fort Lewis College men’s basketball

Poor free-throw shooting at home sinks Hardrockers

DATE: Dec 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: College Sports

Durango High School wrestling off to strong start under new coach

Demons aim for podium spots under new head coach

DATE: Dec 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Farmington hosting Lego league

The event still needs volunteers

DATE: Dec 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Students: Fort Lewis College’s dark history needs to be addressed

Clock tower panels gloss over history; some say that’s just ‘tip of the iceberg’

DATE: Dec 13, 2019 | 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.