Regional News - The Durango Herald

Yadira Caraveo’s former aides say they were mistreated, traumatized

The Thornton Democrat twice appeared to attempt suicide last year in situations witnessed by staff members

DATE: May 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The inside story of how Michael Bennet was appointed to represent Colorado in the U.S. Senate

Former Gov. Bill Ritter shares details of why he selected a school superintendent for the job

DATE: May 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

From excitement to fear, Coloradans have strong feelings about Trump’s first 100 days

Voters weigh in on president’s second term and where country is headed

DATE: Apr 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado legislature declines to override Jared Polis’ veto of social media bill after House caves

The override effort failed when the House of Representatives laid over the motion to override the veto until May 9, which is after the legislative session ends

DATE: Apr 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter, April 25-27

Durango Police Department Friday 11 a.m. Someone reported a utility trailer stolen from Pleasant Drive. 12:16 p.m. Three intoxicated minors were at Rotary Park. 2:25 p.m. Some...

DATE: Apr 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter, April 24

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Thursday 5:58 a.m. An injured deer was blocking the westbound lane on U.S. Highway 160 east of Durango. 11:35 a.m. Someone reported a phone scammer...

DATE: Apr 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Check out hundreds of snakes on the 'Colorado RattleCam'

Located near Fort Collins, this mega den is said to have as many as 2,000 rattlesnakes

DATE: Apr 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

April wolf map shows one animal has traveled more than 1,200 miles

Other wolves reintroduced to Colorado have gotten close to Boulder and other Front Range cities

DATE: Apr 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

During migration season, turn off your lights to help birds fly safe

‘We know that every year about 600 million birds die by running into anthropogenic structures’

DATE: Apr 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado Senate overrides Jared Polis’ veto of bill regulating social media

The vote now heads to the House

DATE: Apr 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado lawmakers move to outlaw sexually exploitative AI images and video

‘Let's be clear, these images are not harmless’

DATE: Apr 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Gray wolf released in Colorado earlier this year dies

Other new wolves have wandered as far as 1,230 miles each since being released in the state

DATE: Apr 25, 2025 | 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