Newsletter - The Durango Herald

Boutique Air flight from Phoenix diverted to Cortez airport

Plane landed safely after reported ‘pressurization issue’; no passengers aboard

DATE: May 26, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bears Ears archaeologist releases book on backwoods adventures

Burrillo will embark on a book tour in Southwest Colorado

DATE: May 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Farmers face 75% water shortage out of McPhee Reservoir

Another dry winter hampers local farmers; supply is slightly better than last year

DATE: May 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rafting outfitters had record revenue in 2021. Will it keep them afloat?

A decimated snowpack promises low flows and fewer crowds in 2022

DATE: May 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Sports

Colorado Department of Agriculture seizes over 100 animals from Montezuma County property

Civil complaint alleges neglect, mistreatment of livestock and companion animals; injunction issued against couple

DATE: May 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Plan for Towaoc grocery store gets a boost

Tribe embarks on a capital campaign to raise $12 million to address food desert

DATE: May 13, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Flying Pig Boutique earns award in Dolores

Iconic clothing boutique is 2021 Business of the year

DATE: May 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

BLM seeks to expand fertility control efforts for wild horses and burros

$20 million available for contractors to administer programs

DATE: May 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ouray Mountain Rescue Team wins national award

Dramatic rescue of an injured climber on Mount Sneffels in July won the most votes

DATE: May 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man arrested after foot chase by sheriff deputy south of Cortez

Suspect was tased during pursuit; he faces various charges

DATE: May 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Meet Rachel Medina, Cortez’s new mayor

Colorado native has a degree in geology and enjoys volunteering and her job as GIS specialist

DATE: May 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Woman gets two years for Cortez police chase and crash that injured 3 people

Collision on South Broadway occurred after a high-speed chase from Mancos through Cortez

DATE: May 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

Cobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Sidney Andrew easily won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s pro road race

Photos: IHBC men’s pro road raceCobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Cobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Photos: IHBC citizens rideIron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Photos: DHS graduationDurango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening

Durango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening

The Durango Police Department chased and captured a pet kangaroo on Monday near East Second Avenue a...

Photos: A colorful carnival

Photos: DHS girls soccer advancesDemons defeat Riverdale Ridge 1-0 in the second round of playoffs

Demons defeat Riverdale Ridge 1-0 in the second round of playoffs

About a dozen cutbow trout thrown from a Colorado Parks and Wildlife truck