Newsletter - The Durango Herald

La Plata Electric commits to exploring options to cut carbon

New CEO wants to develop vision for co-op’s territory

DATE: Aug 31, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Road crews will conduct night work on Camino del Rio next week

Night work on U.S. Highway 550/Camino del Rio, near Town Plaza, will result in traffic lane closures and delays next week. Lisa Schwantes, spokeswoman for CDOT, said the work is p...

DATE: Aug 31, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Weekly planner for Sept. 2-6

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: Aug 31, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photo: Labor Day 1895

DATE: Aug 31, 2019 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

Durango dominates football season opener 47-0 against Pagosa Springs

DHS pummels Pagosa, ready for Palisade showdown

DATE: Aug 30, 2019 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

La Plata County Sheriff’s lieutenant shoots himself in leg

Officer was airlifted to Denver hospital after training accident

DATE: Aug 30, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado seat belt use hits record high at 88%

More drivers are wearing seat belts in Colorado than ever before. A survey by the Colorado Department of Transportation shows seat-belt use improved to 88.3% in 2019 from 86.3% in...

DATE: Aug 30, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Animas River Trail extension takes shape

Parks and Recreation expects to open the mile-long path in 2020

DATE: Aug 30, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Overhaul of La Plata County land-use code up for discussion

Wednesday meeting to address zoning, rewrite of rules

DATE: Aug 30, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Why is gas cheaper in Durango than Cortez?

Higher population, number of drivers influence prices

DATE: Aug 30, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Best bets this weekend in and around Durango

Best bets this weekend include the Four Corners Motorcycle Rally and the Four Corners Folk Festival. The three-day Four Corners Motorcycle Rally will take place over Labor Day wee...

DATE: Aug 30, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango confident for football opener against Pagosa Springs

Demons feel good with Pirates coming to town

DATE: Aug 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Photos: A rockin’ good timeThe 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

The 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

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.

A solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a d...

Photos: IHBC Subaru Mountain Bike RaceCobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Cobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday