Regional News - The Durango Herald

Political and religious influences amplify in some Colorado school board races

Race, racism and LGBTQ issues have dominated forums.

DATE: Oct 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter, Oct. 17-18

Durango Police Department Wednesday 12:29 a.m. A person in the 700 block of East Eighth Avenue was arrested on suspicion of disturbing the peace. 1:50 a.m. A person at Rotary Park, ...

DATE: Oct 18, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado’s missing Indigenous office director resigns after less than a year on the job

The director of a new state office focused on solving more missing and murdered Indigenous people’s cases has resigned. Arron Julian, the first person appointed to lead the Office of the Lia...

DATE: Oct 18, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter, Oct. 16

Durango Police Department Monday 3:50 p.m. A man is accused of shoplifting from City Market, 6 Town Plaza. No citation or arrest was made as of Tuesday afternoon because it is an ongoing...

DATE: Oct 17, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Lauren Boebert was dramatically outraised by Adam Frisch last quarter. But the Democrat isn’t her only reelection threat.

Republican Jeff Hurd, a Grand Junction lawyer challenging Boebert in the 2024 GOP primary in the 3rd District, raised more than $412,000 from July through September, including from a number of big-name conservatives

DATE: Oct 17, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter, Oct. 13-15

Durango Police Department Sunday 1:36 a.m. A person near the intersection of Florida Road and Holly Avenue was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. 4:46 a.m. A man i...

DATE: Oct 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Update: Joe Biden postpones Colorado trip amid Israel-Hamas conflict

The White House said the visit would be rescheduled

DATE: Oct 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

President Joe Biden to visit Colorado on Monday, spotlighting clean energy investments

President Joe Biden will be in Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert’s backyard on Monday to spotlight clean energy investments made by his administration. The Investing in America tour is expected...

DATE: Oct 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Property taxes are set to rise big time next year – will your local government do anything about it?

Local governments in Colorado are set to cash in next year. With property values skyrocketing, counties, cities, schools and others could collect millions of dollars more in property taxes. ...

DATE: Oct 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Annular solar eclipse attracts travelers to Mesa Verde National Park

‘Ring of fire’ leaves spectators awe-struck

DATE: Oct 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado loses bid to build a federally funded regional hydrogen hub

Colorado’s vision for a hydrogen-powered future isn’t getting part of a coveted $7 billion pool of federal funding. President Joe Biden is expected to announce federal grants for seven hub p...

DATE: Oct 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter, Oct. 12

Durango Police Department Thursday 8:19 a.m. A car versus pedestrian crash near the intersection of East Eighth Street and Main Avenue resulted in an arrest. 9:46 a.m. A two-car head...

DATE: Oct 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News