News

Photo: Hammock in the sky

Xiimara Salazar, a Fort Lewis College freshman from Alaska, enjoys downtime Tuesday on campus with temperatures in the 60s. (Jerry…

March 10, 2026 • Jerry McBride — Herald Photo Editor

Colorado

Software glitch delays La Plata County Democrats’ caucus, assembly

New reporting system falters as multiple Colorado counties hold caucuses

March 10, 2026 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Arts

Denmark is set to explore if gastronomy can be recognized as an art form

dish named “Butterfly” featuring nettle butterflies sitting atop cheese and artichoke leaves served at restaurant Alchemist in Copenhagen, Denmark, Feb.…

March 10, 2026 • By JAMES BROOKS — The Associated Press

Arts (general)

Durango City Council awards $135K in arts grants amid debate over Compañeros funding

Mayor questions nonprofit’s standing after prior outburst by leader

March 10, 2026 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

New Mexico

Competency raised for Flora Vista man charged in infant’s death

John Hannon ordered to undergo forensic evaluation

March 10, 2026 • Debra Mayeux — Tri-City Record

Animas High School

Durango High School senior pushes cap-and-gown recycling program

Rising costs and environmental concerns drive effort

March 10, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Durango Police Department

Driver smashes through Florida Road roundabout, damaging cyclist sculptures

No injuries reported; police suspect impairment

March 9, 2026 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Dolores High School

Hall’s buzzer-beater propels Montezuma-Cortez to Great Eight

Panthers return to first state tournament since 2019, beating The Classical Academy in defensive battle

March 8, 2026 • Ben Bradley — Special to The Journal

Business (general)

Starlight Lounge closes after 20 years on Main Avenue in Durango

‘It was time,’ longtime owner says

March 7, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Alpine skiing

Durango High School ski team’s slalom state qualifiers set

Demons will host giant slalom event at Purgatory Resort on Friday

February 6, 2026 • Bryce Kelly — Herald Sports Editor

College recruiting

Fort Lewis College names Shawn Jakubowski as director of athletics

Skyhawks promote from within to replace Whipple

November 15, 2025 • Bryce Kelly — Herald Sports Editor

Basketball

Skyhawks men’s basketball looks to host regional in Year 2 under Mast

Fort Lewis College returns solid core, brings in quality transfers

November 9, 2025 • Bryce Kelly — Herald Sports Editor

Basketball

Claims of slurs, bullying led to Fort Lewis College basketball coach’s resignation

Bob Pietrack quit in 2024 after a letter from his assistant coach triggered an investigation

October 6, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer