News

Aztec High School

Panther Tournament underway this week at Ricketts Park

Area teams open three-day event; Tigers, Panthers, Scorpions come out on top

March 13, 2026 • Kaitlyn Lowley — Tri-City Record

Alpine skiing

DWSC skiers podium in Aspen

Championships in Powderhorn are next big event

March 13, 2026 • Herald Staff

College sports

Former Durango star part of historically great RMAC women’s basketball team

Colorado Mesa finished conference play undefeated with Mason Rowland

March 13, 2026 • Bryce Kelly — Herald Sports Editor

Colorado Department of Transportation

Rockfall mitigation work begins on Colorado Highway 3 in Durango

CDOT crews stabilize cliffs and repair damaged safety fence

March 13, 2026 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Durango School District 9-R

Durango School District explores additional workforce housing

Locations under consideration include near Three Springs, Twin Buttes and Springhill

March 13, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

Durango boys lacrosse loses home opener to Telluride

Offense, clearing and ground balls were struggles in 11-2 loss

March 13, 2026 • Bryce Kelly — Herald Sports Editor

Durango

‘No Secret Police’ group gathers enough signatures to advance anti-mask initiative

Durango City Council could adopt proposal banning masked officers or send measure to voters

March 12, 2026 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Bayfield

Two days, two wins for Wolverines

Bayfield girls soccer starts strong under Kitchen

March 12, 2026 • Joel Priest — Special to the Herald

La Plata County Jail

Colorado House committee advances bill targeting sexual abuse in jails

Alleged victim says former La Plata County jail commander ‘fouled his oath and utilized his power to victimize women’

March 12, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

Durango baseball ready to compete at top of state in Year 2 under Hibbeler

Demons return nearly entire roster from last season’s state team

March 12, 2026 • Bryce Kelly — Herald Sports Editor

Durango

DHS roundup: Girls golf, boys, girls lacrosse start seasons with win

Dylan Livingston won the opening tournament for Demons girls golf

March 12, 2026 • Bryce Kelly — Herald Sports Editor

Durango City Council

911 technology in Durango is going digital

Emergency communications director says AI isn’t replacing dispatchers any time soon

March 12, 2026 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Dolores High School

Panthers’ magical season runs out of steam against University in Great Eight

M-CHS lead evaporates in second half as Bulldogs knock out Panthers

March 12, 2026 • Ben Bradley — Special to The Journal

Local News

BLM to conduct broadcast burns in La Plata County

Prescribed fires will remove fuel ahead of wildfire season

March 12, 2026 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Construction and property

Durango staff temporarily migrate out of Carnegie Building for HVAC work, potential asbestos remediation

Former Big Picture building slated for demolition in August

March 11, 2026 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Children

Powerhouse gives first look at new child care center in Durango

WonderLab Early Learning scheduled to open in September

March 11, 2026 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Farmington

More drink spots pour into Farmington

Bella Flora & Cafe reflects Farmington’s growing thirst for new beverage spaces

March 11, 2026 • Lenora Lare — Tri-City Record

Columns

When the body speaks: Understanding inflammation and your diet

For years we have heard inflammation described as the villain when it comes to our health. Yet inflammation itself is…

March 11, 2026 • Fran Sutherlin — Staff reporter

Durango

Demons track and field dominates Durango Dust Off to begin season

Durango High School hosted local teams on Saturday

March 11, 2026 • Bryce Kelly — Herald Sports Editor

Bayfield

Local sports schedule for upcoming week

FLC track and field at national championships; Durango boys lax at home

March 11, 2026 • Bryce Kelly — Herald Sports Editor

Arts (general)

Durango’s famous dino sculpture rears its head

‘Tyrone’ lay dormant for years – until it turned up at the Herald’s doorstep

March 11, 2026 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Bayfield

EPIC EXIT: Bayfield boys basketball falls to St. Mary’s in state playoffs

Malone’s 33 points, Bayfield’s 15 3-pointers, not enough

March 11, 2026 • Joel Priest — Special to the Herald

Ignacio

Ignacio mayor Clark Craig won’t seek re-election in April

Town leader reflects on eight years of public service

March 11, 2026 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Basketball

Duke marks its record 150th No. 1 ranking in the AP Top 25, Wisconsin, Louisville back in poll

Duke's Dame Sarr (7) dunks ahead of North Carolina's Derek Dixon (3) during the second half of an NCAA college…

March 10, 2026 • By DAVE SKRETTA — AP Basketball Writer