Award and prize

Durango School District recognized for supporting students with disabilities

Districts are evaluated on 14 key performance indicators, including graduation rates, timely evaluations and inclusive education

May 15, 2025

Local News

Durango Herald wins 46 awards in Top of the Rockies contest

Newspaper collects more prizes than any other publication in four-state region

April 11, 2025

Food

Carver Brewing Co. earns Small Brewery of the Year

pub had three brews medal at Colorado Brewer’s Cup

February 17, 2025

Sports

Abigail Robertson voted top Bayfield High School fall athlete

Robertson led Bayfield girls cross country as a sophomore

January 14, 2025

Local News

Durango named ‘Small Community of the Year’ by Colorado economic development group

Housing initiatives, support for the arts cited as city’s standout efforts

November 14, 2024

Local News

Durango Herald wins 16 press awards, including excellence in photography

Newspaper competed against similar-sized publications in Colorado Press Association contest

August 28, 2024

Sports

Brann-tastic end to a career

defender earns league, statewide salutes

June 8, 2024

Sports

Here’s what DHS spring athletes made all-league and all-state

Numerous Demons were honored

June 8, 2024

Sports

Anderson, Box Bayfield’s top honorees

Wolverines overall saluted postseason

June 6, 2024

Local News

Mountain Middle’s executive director named Colorado Charter School Leader of the Year

Voss has overseen charter’s growth for past 11 years

March 5, 2024

Local News

Durango doctor named citizen of the year at annual chamber awards

Murphy served in leadership roles at Mercy Hospital and Fort Lewis College

March 1, 2024

Local News

A voice for victims: Jane Foy honored for prosecutorial advocacy

District attorney employee helps victims through criminal justice process

November 3, 2023

Local News

Ska Fabricating receives governor’s award for exporting

says 20% of the company’s business is international

June 7, 2023

Local News

The Durango Herald takes 24 awards at Top of the Rockies newspaper contest

competed with 26 other media outlets across four states

April 28, 2023

Local News

Gaige Sippy is named Citizen of the Year

Chamber of Commerce hands out annual awards at Durango Rocks event

March 10, 2023

Local News

Visit Durango’s CitizenLab lauded at international tourism conference

engagement platform highlighted for its sustainability potential

October 27, 2022

Local News

Durango soup kitchen chef wins statewide award

Culloty left a career in fine-dining to work at Manna

October 20, 2022

Local News

Needham Elementary School math teacher surprised with $25,000 award

Tiffany Miera recognized for her commitment to educational improvement

October 12, 2022

Local News

Southern Ute Drum takes 13 press awards in Denver

Biweekly newspaper is available online and at multiple locations throughout Durango area

September 24, 2022

Local News

The Durango Herald wins 34 awards in Colorado press competition

Newspaper honored for design, photography, public service and breaking news

September 23, 2022

Local News

Durango Herald earns 34 press awards in Top of the Rockies competition

Newspaper competed with 24 other media outlets in ‘large newsroom’ category

April 16, 2022

Local News

Chamber of Commerce announces Durango Rocks Awards finalists

Ceremony to be postponed until spring because of COVID-19

January 19, 2022

Business

Liane Jollon named Outstanding Woman of the Year

Executive director of San Juan Basin Public Health led efforts to overcome COVID-19

June 20, 2021

Local News

The Durango Herald takes 56 awards in two newspaper contests

Newspaper earns General Excellence Award from Colorado Press Association

May 28, 2021