Regional News - The Durango Herald

New state office would be barrier-breaking hub for Coloradans with disabilities

Rep. David Ortiz, the first Colorado lawmaker to use a wheelchair, sees proposed Disability Opportunity Office as way to continue advocacy

DATE: Apr 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Artificial intelligence is already reshaping how some Colorado students learn. Is your school on the cutting edge?

Victor Oshmyan, a sophomore at Niwot High, clicks his mouse to engage a car. It’s aimed at little model pedestrians. But he stops the car in the nick of time before it runs them over. “It ac...

DATE: Apr 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado pumps $21 million into fast-charger expansion for electric vehicles

As EV sales slow, Colorado wants the new stations to serve as an answer to consumer ‘range anxiety’

DATE: Apr 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado Democrats say property tax relief is coming

But there’s no money in the state budget to pay for it

DATE: Apr 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The upcoming solar eclipse is a rare event. Some Colorado schools won’t let students watch

Millions of school children across North America will have a chance to experience what could be one of the most awe-inspiring events of their lifetimes on Monday: A total solar eclipse, or a...

DATE: Apr 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter, April 4

Durango Police Department Thursday 8:45 a.m. Someone wanted to talk to a police officer about being kicked out of the Southwest Safehouse in Durango. 9:33 a.m. A vehicle tire was sla...

DATE: Apr 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter, April 3

Durango Police Department Wednesday 8:02 a.m. A longboard was stolen from Twilight Toys Inc., 600 Main Ave. 1:08 p.m. A vehicle was broken into in the 2900 block of Columbine Drive. ...

DATE: Apr 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter, April 2-3

Durango Police Department Wednesday 4:47 a.m. Someone reported that two men assaulted a woman, according to a report at Lumien Apartments II, 3180 East Animas Village Drive. Tuesday ...

DATE: Apr 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Wildlife officers confirm Colorado’s first wolf attack since predators were reintroduced

Agents found tooth marks, tracks and other evidence consistent with wolf depredation

DATE: Apr 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Lauren Boebert recovering from surgery to remove blood clot from leg

Colorado representative is expected to make full recovery

DATE: Apr 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter, March 30-April 1

Durango Police Department Monday 12:48 a.m. Three or four people were threatening someone at Spanish Trails Inn & Suites, 3141 Main Ave. 7:57 a.m. Someone reportedly broke into a veh...

DATE: Apr 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News