Regional News - The Durango Herald

Colorado’s secretary of state blames Mesa County clerk for password breach

Tina Peters denies responsibility, says if anything Jena Griswold’s office is to blame

DATE: Aug 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado’s hemp management plan wins federal approval

Country music singer Willie Nelson applauds Gov. Polis for prioritizing industry

DATE: Aug 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Man repeatedly threw away trash on day wife disappeared

SALIDA – On the day his wife was reported missing, Barry Morphew traveled to suburban Denver for work and was seen throwing away items in trash containers five times there, a retired FBI ag...

DATE: Aug 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Former Olympic athlete Eli Bremer announces candidacy for Bennet’s Senate seat

Candidate: ‘We deserve a senator who wants to be a voice for Colorado rather than climbing the political ladder’

DATE: Aug 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation reports 16 new COVID-19 cases, 1 more death

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation on Tuesday reported 16 new COVID-19 cases and one additional death. The latest numbers pushed the tribe’s pandemic totals to 31,666 cases and 1,384 kno...

DATE: Aug 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter

Durango Police Department Monday 6:44 a.m. Two bicycles were stolen in the 10 block of Girard Street. 9:43 a.m. A gas line was hit and there was an active leak at Park Elementary Sc...

DATE: Aug 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

More Denver restaurants to require vaccinated customers

DENVER (AP) — Several of Denver’s trendiest restaurants are joining other dining establishments and bars in requiring employees and customers to be vaccinated against the coronavirus.

DATE: Aug 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Coloradans charged in connection with Jan 6. Capitol attack

Suspects include an alleged militia leader, a geophysicist and a two-time Olympic champion

DATE: Aug 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

‘Serious breach’ of voting security reported in Mesa County

Colorado Secretary of State’s Office to investigate

DATE: Aug 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Remapping Colorado: Census data comes a few days early

Politicos and various groups try to influence redistricting behind the scenes

DATE: Aug 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

State seeks $116 million for cleanup along I-70 in Glenwood Canyon

It remains unclear when the heavily traveled route may reopen

DATE: Aug 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado man pleads guilty to role in US Capitol riot

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — A Colorado man has pleaded guilty to his role in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol building that disrupted the certification of the presidential election.

DATE: Aug 9, 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