Regional News - The Durango Herald

U.S. formally removes Colorado River fish’s endangered status

Environmentalists oppose the change

DATE: Oct 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado judge charged with felony menacing loses leadership job

DENVER – A Colorado state judge was removed from his leadership position after being charged with felony menacing on Saturday. Judge Mark Thompson, the chief judge for the 5th Judicial Distr...

DATE: Oct 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado school board contests, stoked by COVID, draw partisan fervor, big money

Coronavirus and critical race theory motivate national groups, wealthy individuals, parties to get involved in local races

DATE: Oct 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado may have more sites with dangerous ‘forever chemicals’ than any other

A new analysis of an EPA database shows demand for PFAS in fracking and other industries puts Front Range at the top of the contamination list.

DATE: Oct 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Weekly planner for Oct. 18-22

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: Oct 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado tourism pushing for international visitors, new director says

Pandemic put brakes on global travel in 2020, which cost the state over a billion dollars

DATE: Oct 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Lotteries did not encourage COVID-19 vaccinations, new study finds

Cash drawings and additional vaccinations said to have ‘near zero’ association

DATE: Oct 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Property taxes would more than triple for Colorado short-term rental owners under proposal

State Sen. Chris Hansen, a Denver Democrat, said the change is aimed at ensuring schools and fire departments have enough local funding

DATE: Oct 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado ski resort offers a $49+ chance to skip the lift line, triggering a skier backlash

U.S. senator calls on Powdr to kill the program

DATE: Oct 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter

Durango Police Department Thursday 8:09 a.m. A German shepherd with a harness was running loose near Camino del Rio and Eighth Street. Police issued a warning. 12:56 p.m. An arborist...

DATE: Oct 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Forest Service seeks to pinpoint Hanging Lake headwaters

GLENWOOD SPRINGS (AP) – The fire, floods and massive debris flows of the past year in Glenwood Canyon could help answer an eons-old question – where exactly does the underground source of wa...

DATE: Oct 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Best bets in and around Durango

Best bets in and around Durango include the Animas Valley Balloon Rally’s balloon glow and mass ascensions. Hot air balloons will light up the sky Friday evening in downtown Durango in the 5...

DATE: Oct 15, 2021 | 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