Community

Local News

Smith Sports Complex to remain closed through August

Restoration needed after July 2023 water line break shut off irrigation

June 11, 2024

Local News

Kick off the summer with 11th annual Gardens on Tour

private residences, Durango Hot Springs and library greenspace to be featured

June 9, 2024

Local News

Bob Banks’ vision and memory honored through Western Heritage Award

arena in Montezuma County named after beloved community member

June 8, 2024

Local News

Artists reveal ‘Droplets’ mural at Animas River Days

Project involving nine artists was a ‘massive undertaking’ to portray collective vision

June 1, 2024

Education

Montezuma School District providing free meals for local youths in summer

is no cost to sign up for the program

May 29, 2024

Community

Cortez announces Beautification Mini Grant

grant was created to help local businesses with exterior improvements

May 24, 2024

Community

Annual BurroFest to take place June 15 in Mancos

year’s event promises to be bigger and better

May 20, 2024

Community

Dolores yard sale set for Saturday, June 8

sale and flea market registrations will close on May 31

May 17, 2024

Local News

La Plata Economic Development Alliance executive director to step down

French says ‘good leaders know when to replace themselves’

May 16, 2024

Community

Fenceline Cider Taproom to host Montezuma Rising, a celebration of community

event is being organized by Durango Desert Child Music band member Zachary Carr

May 8, 2024

Local News

Bayfield to host community ‘Yard Sale Day’

will be held June 1 and will help benefit 2024 Heritage Day and Sheep Trailing community event

May 8, 2024

Local News

Photos: Water drops along the Animas River

mural is underway at Santa Rita Water Reclamation Facility

April 30, 2024

Local News

Marilyn Sandstrom memorial free library opens in Durango

Beloved community member died in 2021 at the age of 84

April 25, 2024

Gallery

Photos: Showing love for mother earth

Durango Earth Day Parade was held on Saturday

April 20, 2024

Local News

Durango School District 9-R’s ‘107 Years of Education’ exhibit honors a century of sports and learning

9-R hosts moving sale at former administration building

April 13, 2024

Local News

Photos: More bear-resistant trash cans distributed north of Durango

Randy Lopez, left, and Colby Lare, with Republic Services, distribute bear-resistant trash cans Monday at Durango Regency Mobile Home Park…

April 2, 2024

Community

Southwest Colorado Cycling Association to host event for 20-year celebration

event will include food, live music and raffle prizes

March 29, 2024

Community

Local animal rescue nonprofits reiterate need for resources and funding

Despite low funding, animal rescue organizations and officers are continuing to do what they can in the community

March 21, 2024

Community

Bike tour to benefit Cortez Police Department in honoring Sgt. Michael Moran in May

bike ride, hosted by SHIELD616, will span four days

March 20, 2024

Local News

Photo: Lighting up the lab

Nico Rodriguez, with Eagle Electric, puts up new sign lighting Tuesday at the SOIL Outdoor Learning Lab next to Riverview…

March 19, 2024

Community

Mancos Common Press to offer housing to workers in Mancos

Housing applications are open until March 25

March 19, 2024

Local News

Engaged in citizenship

High School students hold mock City Council meeting

March 14, 2024

Gallery

Photos: Making wishes happen

Durango High School students raise money for Colorado Make-A-Wish

February 17, 2024

Local News

Former Durango Herald editorial page editor dies at 73

Colleagues remember Bill Roberts for his thoughtfulness, sense of humor and persuasive approach to opinion pages

February 10, 2024