Regional News - The Durango Herald

Colorado Democrats move to issue $2 billion in flat-rate taxpayer refund checks

Single filers would get $650 under the proposed change, while joint filers would get $1,300

DATE: May 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Weekly planner for May 8 – 12

Information and agendas about local meetings: City of Durango: www.durangogov.org or call 375-5000. La Plata County: www.co.laplata.co.us or call 382-6210. Town of Bayfield...

DATE: May 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Lawsuit against Colorado over signature verification process allowed to proceed

Complaint argues mail-in ballot system disenfranchises voters

DATE: May 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado lawmakers could block constituents on social media if governor signs bipartisan bill

Various federal courts have weighed the issue of elected officials blocking people online

DATE: May 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter

Durango Police Department Thursday 7:08 a.m. A man harassing and threatening employees at Denny’s, 666 Camino del Rio, was arrested on suspicion of trespassing. 1:54 p.m. A physical ...

DATE: May 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Mountain lion spends lazy day lounging in tree at Garden of the Gods Park

Midday sighting is ‘extremely rare’ for an area that attracts 4 million people a year

DATE: May 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Bill to allow more speed cameras in Colorado heads to Polis’ desk

Sponsors say they tried to ‘thread the needle’ of safety needs and civil liberties

DATE: May 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter

Durango Police Department Wednesday 7:08 a.m. A woman in the parking lot of Natural Grocers, 1123 Camino del Rio, was arrested on suspicion of disorderly conduct. 8:44 a.m. A man ref...

DATE: May 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado Legislature approves bill to gradually reduce cost of prison phone calls

Supporters say inmates should maintain communication with support systems

DATE: May 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Video shows snowboarder caught in avalanche on Quandary Peak in Summit County

Boarder was able to deploy air bag to stay on surface of the slide

DATE: May 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter

Durango Police Department Tuesday 1:55 p.m. A person at City Market, 6 Town Plaza, was arrested on suspicion of disorderly conduct. 2:50 p.m. A three- or four-car crash near the inte...

DATE: May 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

CPW unanimously approves plan to restore wolves on Western Slope

301-page management plan took hundreds of hours to draft

DATE: May 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Photos: Durango High School football opens its seasonDemons lost 35-14 to Montrose at home on Friday night

Demons lost 35-14 to Montrose at home on Friday night

Photos: La Plata County Fair on Friday

Photos: La Plata County Fair in full swing Thursday

Photos: Elkhorn Fire on Sunday

Photos: Animus on the AnimasBoxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Boxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

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