Regional News - The Durango Herald

Homeowners insurance rate may force some families out of Colorado

State sees one of the steepest increases in the country

DATE: Jul 25, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Heidi Ganahl wants to eliminate Colorado’s income tax, which accounts for about a third of the state’s budget

Revenue is the largest source of funding for Colorado’s general fund

DATE: Jul 25, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Weekly planner for July 25-29

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: Jul 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Best bets in and around Durango

Live music dominates Durango’s days and nights this weekend. The many performances include bluegrass band La La Bones from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday at 11th Street Station, a solo guitar performa...

DATE: Jul 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado man pleads guilty to casting missing wife’s ballot

DENVER – A Colorado man who had been charged in the presumed death of his missing wife has pleaded guilty to forgery for casting her 2020 election ballot for then-President Donald Trump. Bar...

DATE: Jul 22, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado voters will decide whether to decriminalize magic mushrooms

Supporters of Initiative 58 turn in enough signatures to qualify for ballot

DATE: Jul 22, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Rep. Lauren Boebert has yet to file defamation lawsuit over claims by American Muckrakers PAC

The head of a Democratic-aligned political action committee claims GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert has not filed a lawsuit against him or his group, and that a temporary restraining order against hi...

DATE: Jul 22, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

As CORE Act stalls, supporters hope land legislation will become law someday

After a decade of work on bill, its fate may depend on climate in Congress

DATE: Jul 22, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Tina Peters posts bond after arrest for alleged protection order violation

Election-denying Mesa County clerk turns herself in to Pitkin County authorities on arrest warrant

DATE: Jul 22, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New arrest warrant alleges Tina Peters violated court order, bond conditions

Embattled election official accused of sending email to protected party

DATE: Jul 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter

Durango Police Department Thursday 2:35 a.m. Someone reported a large party in the 500 block of East Seventh Avenue. Wednesday 9:53 a.m. A dog was reportedly stolen in the 100 block...

DATE: Jul 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado supermarket attack suspect still deemed incompetent

BOULDER – The man charged with killing 10 people at a Boulder supermarket last year is still mentally incompetent to stand trial, 16 months after his arrest, according to findings from exper...

DATE: Jul 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Photos: Durango High School football takes on Piedra Vista High SchoolDemons’ defense dominates in 17-0 victory on Friday night

Demons’ defense dominates in 17-0 victory on Friday night

Skyhawks beat Lubbock Christian 2-1 in season opener on Thursday

Photos: Four Corners Motorcycle RallyLots of motorcycles and tattoos were on display on Saturday

Lots of motorcycles and tattoos were on display on Saturday

Photos: Four Corners Motorcycle Rally Rodeo

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