Regional News

Colorado to shift from state to local COVID-19 response

DENVER – The state of Colorado will move on from day-to-day oversight of coronavirus safety restrictions and retire the familiar color-coded dial system, meaning local health departments wil...

DATE: Apr 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado boy dies after taking part in ‘blackout challenge’

DENVER – A 12-year-old Colorado boy who was hospitalized after his family said he tried a TikTok challenge that dared people to choke themselves until they lose consciousness has died. ...

DATE: Apr 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado advises new shots for those vaccinated at spa

COLORADO SPRINGS – Nearly 4,000 people who received COVID-19 vaccinations at a Colorado Springs medical spa need to be revaccinated because health officials have been unable to verify that...

DATE: Apr 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation reports no COVID-19 deaths for third day in row

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation on Tuesday reported two new confirmed COVID-19 cases, but no additional deaths for the third consecutive day. The latest numbers brought the...

DATE: Apr 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Farmington man surprised he faces charges in Capitol riot

ALBUQUERQUE – A Farmington man arrested for his acknowledged presence inside the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot says he is surprised that he now faces criminal charges. Shawn...

DATE: Apr 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado to auction off cannabis-themed license plates

DENVER (AP) – Cannabis-themed license plates in Colorado are being auctioned off to the highest bidder in a fundraiser for the Colorado Disability Funding Committee. The state is ...

DATE: Apr 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Records: New Mexico governor settles harassment allegation

SANTA FE – New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s political committee has paid at least $62,500 to settle allegations by a former campaign employee who says he was sexually harassed by the...

DATE: Apr 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico issues 10-year plan for boosting forest health

ALBUQUERQUE – Restoring forests, using fire as a management tool and getting more buy-in from private landowners are among the strategies outlined in New Mexico’s latest forest action plan. ...

DATE: Apr 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Lawsuit notice filed in fatal shooting of New Mexico officer

ALBUQUERQUE – The wife of a New Mexico State Police officer fatally shot in the line of duty in February has filed a tort claim notice with the state seeking damages, one of the first steps ...

DATE: Apr 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado halts J&J vaccinations after U.S. recommendation

DENVER – Colorado on Tuesday suspended the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine while federal officials investigate reports of potentially dangerous blood clots in a handful of vaccine recipie...

DATE: Apr 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico pauses administration of J&J vaccine

SANTA FE – New Mexico will pause administration of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine in response to a federal recommendation stemming from reports of potentially dangerous b...

DATE: Apr 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado bill would prohibit traveling animal show

DENVER – Colorado lawmakers moved closer to passing a bill that would prohibit using certain animals in traveling performances such as circuses, facing opposition from livestock and rodeo gr...

DATE: Apr 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Ballantine Communications, Inc.
Durango Herald Durango Herald Store The Journal The Tri-City Record
DGO Directory Plus BCI Media Services
Events Four Corners Expos Browse Local Jobs Careers With Us
Contact Us
News tip/feedback Letter to the Editor Submit Local Brief FAQs About/History
Report a paper delivery issue/suspend delivery Advertise with Us Staff/Contact
Find Us
E-Edition
RSS Alexa

Choose from several print and digital subscription packages

Get The Herald

Sign up for our daily email newsletter or to receive breaking news delivered to your inbox:

© 2025 Durango Herald | Ballantine Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved. | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy