Durango’s Immigration Task Force begins to take shape Community commission to deliver findings in six months January 5, 2026
Snow returns to Southwest Colorado Mountains could see several inches; dry, warm weather to follow January 5, 2026
Colorado at 150: How the state plans to celebrate its sesquicentennial Events planned throughout the year January 5, 2026
Community remembers influential Bayfield couple who died in house fire Couple who lived off-grid leave legacy of humanitarianism, community-building in La Plata County January 5, 2026
What’s happening with Denver TV in Southwest Colorado? La Plata County commissioners pushed for Denver TV on Tuesday, urging the Federal Communications Commission in a letter to make… January 5, 2026
Energy Fuels mill in Utah hits U.S. milestone for EV magnets High-quality dysprosium is uncommon outside China January 3, 2026
Photos: An afternoon in 2004 with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell as he works on Capitol Hill Durango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell… January 3, 2026
Four States Irrigation Council to hold 2026 annual meeting in Northglenn Meeting will Jan. 14-5 January 3, 2026
Resident arrested by ICE on New Year’s Eve lived in Durango for 22 years Mancos arrest sparks protest outside Bodo field office January 3, 2026
More rain, not snow, expected early next week in lower parts of Southwest Colorado Don’t panic just yet, meteorologist says: Snowpack is doing OK January 3, 2026
Dave and Friends annual Polar Bear Plunge draws adventurous thrill-seekers Lake Farmington plunge was simply ‘exhilarating!’ January 2, 2026
Amid Telluride strike, nearby resorts salvage holiday ski vacations Patrollers say Telluride Ski and Golf has not reached out to resume negotiations; resort still making snow January 2, 2026
Photos and video: ICE protests return to Durango About a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday January 2, 2026
Zohran Mamdani officially sworn in on a Quran full of symbolism Its origin placed in the late 18th or early 19th century during the Ottoman period January 2, 2026
Ben Nighthorse Campbell’s daughter eulogizes her father The former orphan, judo Olympian, U.S. senator and artist died Dec. 30 at age 92 January 2, 2026
Woman killed in suspected mountain lion attack while hiking in northern Colorado Wildlife officials have tracked down and killed two cougars, looking for a third January 2, 2026
Durango Dementia Coalition connects families with resources La Plata County caregiver network is 120 members strong January 2, 2026
New clinic that blends primary and urgent care opens its doors in Cortez The clinic is an endeavor created by family and community January 2, 2026
ICE officers detain Durango man on New Year’s Eve Federal agents stop vehicle, take individual into custody January 1, 2026
Sundog Gallery calls for entries in first annual ‘Small Works’ exhibition Artists 18 and older who live within 100 miles of Mancos are invited to apply January 1, 2026
Couple killed in Bayfield-area house fire identified Jim and Terry Fitzgerald lived off grid and were beloved in La Plata County January 1, 2026
Dementia care is a full-time job; Durango support group says caregivers aren’t alone Resources available for exhausted family members in La Plata County December 31, 2025
La Plata County couple maintains optimism while adjusting to Alzheimer’s diagnosis Al Jason is journaling, recording music and planning family time while his mind is sharp December 31, 2025
Officials identify woman killed on U.S. 64 in Farmington Driver accused of drunken driving faces homicide charge Jose Alexander, 31, of Farmington, faces a vehicular homicide charge in connection… December 31, 2025