Newsletter - The Durango Herald

Cortez woman sentenced to 9½ years for drug distribution and other crimes

Drug distribution included meth and fentanyl; law enforcement calls sentence a ‘victory for the community’

DATE: Feb 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

It’s not done yet: Second storm impacts roads, schools and air travel

Winter weather expected to clear out by Thursday

DATE: Feb 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Drive-thru java and joe coming to Cortez

Local family bringing Colorado coffee franchise to Cortez; shop slated for open early June

DATE: Feb 22, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Snowstorm headed to Southwest Colorado on Monday

National Weather Service warns of driving impacts; up to 16 inches of snow expected in mountains

DATE: Feb 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado lawmakers want to spell it out: It’s legal for kids to play outside alone

A bipartisan measure would clarify that it isn’t child abuse for children to play outside or stay home without parents

DATE: Feb 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Three local wrestlers keep title hopes alive

Ignacio, Bayfield and Durango each have one wrestler advance in championship round

DATE: Feb 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Sports

Southwest Health reports lower hospital volume as omicron cases wane

Hospital officials remain cautious despite lull

DATE: Feb 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango boys cage Panthers

When the Durango and Montezuma-Cortez high school boys basketball teams played at the Southwest Classic in Bayfield, Demon Landon Roberts flew in to score a putback and send the game into ov...

DATE: Feb 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Sports

Ouray search and rescue responds to two backcountry accidents

Technical rope rescues required for injured ice climber and fall victim

DATE: Feb 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado appeals court revives river access, right-to-wade debate

Angler Roger Hill is suing a landowner over a right to wade in the Arkansas River, arguing that historic commerce on the river proves navigability, which requires public access

DATE: Feb 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News