Regional News - The Durango Herald

Ski area settles lawsuit with family of mother killed by faulty chairlift

Kelly Huber was killed and her daughters injured when they were thrown from a lift

DATE: Jun 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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Durango Police Department Wednesday 8:01 a.m. A vehicle was sideswiped by another vehicle near River Road and Escalante Drive. 1:58 p.m. A man was refusing to leave the T-Mobile stor...

DATE: Jun 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Cortez council approves July Fourth fireworks show

Four Corners Community Band will perform; residents urged to not set off personal fireworks because of fire danger

DATE: Jun 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Summer rainy season sets up across Four Corners

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Some Arizona residents were battered by flooding last year when the summer rainy season known simply as the monsoon unleashed on mountains that have been scorched by flame...

DATE: Jun 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday 10:17 a.m. Someone reported a stolen firearm on Venado Lane. 10:52 a.m. Someone reportedly discharged a high-caliber firearm more than 30 tim...

DATE: Jun 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Campsite reservation issues potentially cost state $2.8M, audit finds

Colorado Parks and Wildlife operates more than 4,200 campsites in 42 state parks

DATE: Jun 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

BLM speeds up planned gather of wild horses in Colorado

GRAND JUNCTION – Federal authorities have moved up an operation to remove hundreds of wild horses from western Colorado from September to this week, citing poor rangeland conditions that thr...

DATE: Jun 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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Durango Police Department Monday 8:20 a.m. A man reported his son stole his vehicle in the lower 100 block of Sunshine Court. 1:14 p.m. A hit-and-run occurred in the Walmart parking...

DATE: Jun 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado readies e-bike program with $12 million in new funding

State officials want to make sure shops have stock

DATE: Jun 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado secretary of state names supervisor to monitor Elbert County primary election

Dallas Schroeder was involved in a security breach last year

DATE: Jun 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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Durango Police Department Sunday 3:13 a.m. A 30-year-old woman was assaulted in the 2400 block of Arroyo Drive. 10:44 a.m. A 19-year-old man reportedly suffered a gunshot wou...

DATE: Jun 13, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Cyclist dies after running out of water during heat wave

GRAND JUNCTION – Authorities say a 52-year-old man ran out of water and died while mountain biking in intense heat in western Colorado. Mesa County Sheriff’s officials say three other cyclis...

DATE: Jun 13, 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