Christmas

Photos: Christmas trees meet the wood chipper

Brent Interpreter, left, and James Perotti, both with Durango Parks and Recreation forestry division, feed Christmas trees into the mulcher…

January 6, 2026 • Jerry McBride — Herald Photo Editor

Christmas

Photos: Another one for the pile

Matt Brandt of Durango tosses his Christmas tree – or Hanukkah bush as his family calls it, because his mother…

January 1, 2026 • Shane Benjamin — Herald Staff Writer

Associated Press

Pope Leo XIV urges the faithful on Christmas to shed indifference in the face of suffering

Pope Leo XIV waves after delivering the Urbi et Orbi (Latin for 'to the city and to the world' )…

December 25, 2025 • By SILVIA STELLACCI and COLLEEN BARRY — The Associated Press

Christmas

Mercy Hospital staff donates 28 Christmas trees, gifts to families in need

brings warmth, joy to local families facing hardship

December 19, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Christmas

Photos: Gingerly made

Ally Hirt, 14, and her mom Jenny Hirt look over this year’s entries in the Animas Chocolate & Coffee Co.’s…

December 16, 2025 • Jerry McBride — Herald Photo Editor

Business (general)

Photos: Noel Night in downtown Durango

Zia Fadil and Rebekah Quayle have their picture taken with Santa during Noel Night in downtown Durango on Friday as…

December 6, 2025 • Jerry McBride — Herald Photo Editor

Associated Press

Shoppers scoured for deals online on Cyber Monday and delivered strong sales for retailers

Shoppers browse for Black Friday deals at Atlantic Station outdoor mall, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Atlanta, Ga. (AP Photo/Megan…

December 2, 2025 • By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS and ANNE D'INNOCENZIO — AP Business Writers

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Christmas

Shop, eat and love local at Noel Night

Noel Night returns on Friday, inviting Durango to bundle up, stroll downtown and enjoy a beloved holiday tradition. Hosted by…

November 30, 2025 • Ashley Christie — Local First

Business Improvement District

Photos and video: Singing with Santa

Santa Claus arrives Friday during the Singing with Santa event at Buckley Park before making his way to the stage…

November 29, 2025 • Jerry McBride — Herald Photo Editor

Christmas

Photos: Durango Festival of Trees

The Festival of Trees & Wreaths is on display inside the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum. People can…

November 29, 2025 • Jerry McBride — Herald Photo Editor

Christmas

San Juan Mountains Association Christmas tree lot now open in Durango

fundraiser is scheduled to run through Dec. 22 – or while supplies last

November 28, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Adoption

80 free Polar Express tickets given to foster-adopt families

‘It's a treat for us,’ mom says

November 25, 2025 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Christmas

Mancos toy swap draws strong turnout; leftover toys donated

Parents and guardians exchange toys

November 19, 2025 • Bailey Duran — Special to The Journal

Christmas

Singing with Santa: Holiday history

Walsworthdu1-i-syn The Durango Business Improvement District is honored to hold the Singing with Santa event, which is always held on…

November 9, 2025 • Tim Walsworth — What's Up Downtown

Christmas

SJMA’s Trees for Conservation celebrates 13 years

San Juan Mountains Association's Christmas Trees for Conservation tree lot opens Nov. 28. (Courtesy SJMA) Many are familiar with the…

November 8, 2025 • MK Thompson — San Juan Mountains Association