Weather - The Durango Herald

It’s been windier than usual in Colorado, and that’s a big problem

High winds increase fire danger and take a bite out of agriculture and tourism

DATE: May 30, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango enters fire restrictions ahead of Memorial Day weekend

Open fires of any kind are banned within city until further notice

DATE: May 26, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Warm and breezy weather expected for the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic

Forecasts show 58 degrees around Saturday’s start time with 5 to 10 mph winds up the Animas Valley

DATE: May 25, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest’s drought, fires a window into climate change future

Experts describe how reality threatens fastest-growing region in U.S.

DATE: May 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Photo: Rafting season officially launches

DATE: May 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photo: Keeping cool

DATE: May 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Spring winds reach 56 mph in Durango, last longer than usual

Red flag warning triggers burn ban in La Plata County

DATE: May 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Windstorm hinders traffic, degrades air quality

Dust storm in Southwest Colorado triggers health and driving advisories; gusts reach 65 mph

DATE: Apr 22, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Spring winds kick up dust, exacerbate allergies across Southwest Colorado

San Juan Basin Public Health reports hazardous air quality through Tuesday morning

DATE: Apr 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango fire marshal warns against burning in afternoons with current conditions

Firefighters have responded to two ag burns in less than a week

DATE: Apr 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hold on to your hats: Spring winds are kicking up across Southwest Colorado

Cold and warm systems merge this time of year to create thermally driven gusts

DATE: Apr 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire and rain: West to get more one-two extreme climate hits

The one-two punch of nasty wildfires followed by heavy downpours, triggering flooding and mudslides, will strike the U.S. West far more often in a warming-hopped world, becoming a frequent o...

DATE: Apr 1, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.