Regional News - The Durango Herald

Mom dies in motorcycle crash while honoring her late son

FORT COLLINS – A Colorado mother died after crashing her motorcycle during a memorial ride in honor of her son, who also was killed in a recent motorcycle accident, authorities said. Diane E...

DATE: May 20, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado offers up to $1,600 to unemployed people who find full-time work

Bonus meant to help small businesses that can’t find enough employees

DATE: May 20, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Lauren Boebert, other Republicans rebel against mask requirement in House chamber

Lawmakers who refuse face coverings are subject $500 fine for first offense, $2,500 for subsequent offenses

DATE: May 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation reports 9 new COVID-19 cases and 2 more deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation on Wednesday reported nine new confirmed COVID-19 cases and two more deaths. Tribal health officials said the latest figures pushed the total number of...

DATE: May 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Kickback trial for former New Mexico mayor is underway

LAS VEGAS, N.M. – A trial started this week for a former mayor in New Mexico after she was accused of using her position to give her then-boyfriend city contracts in exchange for kickbacks. ...

DATE: May 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico officials cite progress in vaccinating students

ALBUQUERQUE – The head of the New Mexico Public Education Department said Wednesday that progress is being made when it comes to vaccinating the state’s middle and high school students now t...

DATE: May 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Some New Mexico farms apply for pilot project to save water

ALBUQUERQUE – More than two dozen farms in southern New Mexico have applied for a program that will pay them not to plant their fields as water managers look for new ways to stretch resource...

DATE: May 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

The Blotter

Durango Police Department Wednesday 1:37 a.m. A man was arrested after hiding in someone’s garage in the 1200 block of Escalante Drive. Tuesday 6:15 p.m. A man was arreste...

DATE: May 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Ex-officers face charges in arrest of woman with dementia

DENVER – Two former officers involved in the rough arrest of a 73-year-old Colorado woman with dementia last year will face criminal charges, online court documents showed Wednesday. Arrest ...

DATE: May 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Modular homes get second look as Colorado faces lack of affordable homes

In mountain towns, where construction is already pricey, savings can reach 40%

DATE: May 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Snowboarders charged in backcountry avalanche settle criminal case

Boarders face probation and community service but won’t have to pay $168,000 in restitution

DATE: May 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Police: Man fatally shot after dragging officers with car

ENGLEWOOD – A 22-year-old man was fatally shot by police in suburban Denver on Tuesday after he struck and dragged three officers with a stolen car, police said. Uniformed officers were atte...

DATE: May 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News