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Local News

Durango’s famous dino sculpture rears its head

‘Tyrone’ lay dormant for years – until it turned up at the Herald’s doorstep

March 11, 2026

Sports

Demons track and field dominates Durango Dust Off to begin season

Durango High School hosted local teams on Saturday

March 11, 2026

Local 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

Local News

911 call center agreement thaws chilly Durango-La Plata County relations

follows months of tension between the two governments over dispatch services and jail use

March 8, 2026

Gallery

Photos: Demons track and field hosts Durango Dust Off meet to begin season

Samantha Riddell of Durango High School competes in the high jump on Saturday during the Durango Dust Off track meet…

March 8, 2026

Sports

Two Durango skiers make Rocky Mountain Junior Nationals team

Purcell and Janelle Dingler will compete in Nordic in Wisconsin

March 7, 2026

Sports

Durango girls golf ready to return to state with two of top four returning

begin season on Monday in Grand Junction

March 7, 2026

Southwest Life

How Cepheid variable stars are used to measure space

Occasionally, the calendar aligns so that I get to complain about daylight saving time in this column on the same…

March 7, 2026

Local News

Photos: Early spring flowers

Crocus flowers pop up Thursday around Durango amid springlike temperatures this winter. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca Daffodils make an early appearance…

March 5, 2026

Sports

Demons boys lacrosse looks to return to playoffs after losing key seniors

Durango begins season away on Friday; Skarbek returns for second year

March 5, 2026

Sports

Durango Alpine skiers make Rocky Mountain Division Team

other competitors qualify for rocky/central junior championships

March 5, 2026

Sports

Durango Betties hosting second annual women’s hockey classic fundraiser

The Durango Betties hockey team poses for a picture after a game last season. (Courtesy Kelly Quach)cca The Durango Betties,…

March 5, 2026

Food

Hoopla Ice Cream makes its debut in Durango

sell out before pop-up appearance at Anarchy Brewing Co.

March 4, 2026

Local News

Group proposing mask ban for officers in Durango nears Friday petition deadline

Secret Police citizen’s initiative has collected about 1,600 signatures

March 4, 2026

Sports

Durango girls soccer ready to make another deep playoff run

return good mix from state quarterfinals run last season

March 3, 2026

Local News

Photos: A couple of interesting moon moments

The lunar eclipse (Blood Moon) photographed about 4 a.m. Tuesday from Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca A lunar halo appears around…

March 3, 2026

Sports

Durango girls basketball’s upset attempt falls short at Golden in playoffs

Demons’ season ends with 57-52 loss on Saturday

February 28, 2026

Sports

Durango girls lacrosse ready to retain league title

will rely on experienced offensive players, new goalie

February 28, 2026

Local News

Photos: A fine day to canoe

Trey Roberts goes over a water feature while canoeing the Animas River on a warm Friday afternoon in Durango. (Jerry…

February 27, 2026

Local News

Photo: Future looks bright for child care

The Tri-County Head Start Durango north building has taken shape at 1917 East Third Avenue as construction continues on Thursday…

February 26, 2026

Sports

Playoff preview: Durango High girls basketball travels to Golden for second round

received bye in first round, are lower seed in Saturday’s matchup

February 26, 2026

Sports

Demons basketball teams lose at Montrose in final regular season games

will be away for playoffs, boys won’t make postseason

February 21, 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

Sports

DHS roundup: Girls basketball gets important victory

hoops loses, hockey finishes season with forfeit win

February 19, 2026