Award and prize

Local News

Durango Herald cleans up at Top of the Rockies competition

Newspaper earns 29 prizes – more than any other publication in ‘large newsroom’ category

May 8, 2026

Local News

Longtime La Plata County ranchers named cattlemen of the year

Husband and wife duo – Gerald and Phyllis Ludwig – own small ranch just outside Bayfield

May 2, 2026

Local News

Ska Brewing takes gold for True Blonde at 2026 World Beer Cup

‘The root of the brewery is in the name of that beer,’ co-founder, former owner says

April 23, 2026

Local News

Durango Freemasons recognize first responders, students and educators at awards ceremony

school senior Aysia Mathews named recipient of Emery E. Smiley Scholarship

April 23, 2026

Local News

Anonymous donor launches $10,000 matching challenge for Manna

Donations doubled through March 31, Chamber says

March 10, 2026

Local News

Colorado Department of Education Teacher of the Year nominations now open

Students, others urged to nominate K-12 instructors who are ‘exceptionally dedicated, knowledgeable and skilled’

February 27, 2026

Local News

Clark Craig named Citizen of the Year at Southwest Colorado Rocks Awards

Ignacio and Bayfield debuted in rebranded Durango Rocks ceremony

February 20, 2026

Local News

Fort Lewis College Board of Trustees recognized for reconciliation work

given honor for ‘courageous and valued-centered governance’

February 18, 2026

News

Matthew Stafford edges Drake Maye for the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award

Los Angeles, Rams' Matthew Stafford accepts the AP Most Valuable Player awardduring the NFL Honors award show, Thursday, Feb. 5,…

February 6, 2026

Local News

Durango High School encourages students to explore Advanced Placement courses

one of several schools in state to receive AP award from College Board

February 2, 2026

Local News

Finalists announced for Southwest Colorado Rocks awards

2026 marks first year Bayfield, Ignacio will join event

January 14, 2026

Local News

Mountain Middle School receives excellence award for fourth consecutive year

Charter also earns top state accreditation for 10th time

January 8, 2026

Sports

Shipman leads BHS’ All-IML parade

also scores second team All-3A salute

November 27, 2025

Local News

Steamworks Brewing Co. wins gold for Backside Stout at Great American Beer Festival

Recognition adds to laundry list of medals awarded to brewery

October 21, 2025

Local News

Two Durango startups receive funding, support from West Slope Startup Week pitch competition

Thousands of dollars in awards, support won

October 21, 2025

Local News

U.S. News & World Report ranks Fort Lewis College No. 17 among best regional colleges

also dubbed No. 6 in Top Public Schools, Best Colleges for Veterans

October 17, 2025

Local News

Rebranded 2026 ‘Durango Rocks’ will include Bayfield and Ignacio businesses for first time

to honor wider region, chamber of commerce says

September 6, 2025

Local News

Fully online school receives academic excellency award

Southwest Colorado eSchool offers asynchronous education to the region

September 2, 2025

Local News

Durango Herald wins 31 press awards, including general excellence

Newspaper took top honors for website, morning newsletter

August 23, 2025

Local News

Durango woman recognized as case manager of the year by Alliance Colorado

Zorn, employee at Community Connections, awarded for her commitment, compassion

June 22, 2025

Local News

La Plata County’s Vaughn Johnson named Cattleman of the Year

Physician-turned-rancher honored for decades of dedication to local agriculture

June 15, 2025

Sports

Rey ends high school soccer career with numerous awards

Bayfield seniors ended their careers with all-league awards

June 11, 2025

Sports

DHS all-league: Ellie White wins player of year; multiple coaches win coach of year award

Demons’ spring sports had fantastic year with plenty of all-league selections

June 7, 2025

Sports

Ignacio’s Olguin again all-state bound

basketball boss also a CHSCA Games pick

May 31, 2025