History in the Herald

Local News

Couple hundred homes placed on pre-evacuation notice for wildfire

was started by recreational shooter northeast of Durango

May 25, 2018

Local News

Polis hits on homelessness, education and economy in Durango stop

Gubernatorial candidate is seeking support in Democratic primary

May 25, 2018

Professional Sports

Two-time champ Mindy Caruso headlines Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s road race

of Skyhawks ready to conquer race

May 24, 2018

Local News

More than $50,000 spent fighting attempt to recall Gwen Lachelt

Petitioners reported about $5,000 in monetary contributions

May 24, 2018

And the West is History

Maude and Jim pull a water wagon and sprinkle the streets to reduce dust in 1918 or 1919. The driver…

May 24, 2018

Regional News

Petroleum company, families settle after fatal Colorado gas explosion

Workers dismantle the charred remains of a house where an explosion killed two people in Firestone in 2017. Anadarko Petroleum…

May 23, 2018

Local News

Fire restrictions will take effect at Mesa Verde National Park

A fire near Mesa Verde National Park in 2012. Open fires will be banned beginning Sunday.Durango Herald file The ban…

May 23, 2018

Regional News

Colorado recreational marijuana sales boom in month of March

Recreational marijuana sales in Colorado eclipsed $105 million in March 2018, the highest monthly total for adult-use sales in the…

May 23, 2018

Local News

Ewing Mesa envisioned as a recreational, cultural mecca

Conceptual plan outlines music venues, fairgrounds, athletic complex, events center

May 22, 2018

Professional Sports

A Grand showing for Durango’s Howard Grotts in Junction

Durangoan now leads Epic Rides series

May 22, 2018

Local News

Stolen fire equipment worth about $13,000 found near Silverton

class finds packages that went missing in November

May 22, 2018

Local News

Bayfield High School graduates championship class

In addition to Colorado championships in football, poms, basketball, boys track and field, and cabinetmaking, this year’s seniors also earned…

May 21, 2018

Regional News

Colorado governor’s race: An expensive campaign with a major gap in disclosure

Colorado Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne announces her plan to seek the Democratic nomination to run for the state’s governorship in…

May 21, 2018

Local News

Car almost drops off Red Mountain Pass

inches away from plunging hundreds of feet

May 21, 2018

Local News

Sabido and Mancos church will mark one year of sanctuary

Rosa Sabido and Pastor Craig Paschal, an uneasy peace

May 20, 2018

High School Sports

Four Bayfield seniors share triple crown with three state titles in one year

Wolverines won titles in football, basketball and track

May 20, 2018

Southwest Life

Seedlings heal burn scar left by Missionary Ridge Fire

Project this fall will plant more than 180,000 trees

May 20, 2018

High School Sports

Bayfield captures first boys state track and field title in school history

Wolverines piled up 79.5 points for 3A championship

May 19, 2018

Local News

Fallen police officers honored during memorial walk

500 community members attended the service

May 19, 2018

Health

U.S. births hit a 30-year low, despite good economy

According to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report released on Thursday saw the lowest number of U.S. births…

May 18, 2018

High School Sports

Bayfield boys closing in on first track and field state championship

Wolverines hold 10-point lead on The Classical Academy

May 18, 2018

Local News

County wants to map underground waterways to help guide development

could serve as a planning tool for drilling wells

May 18, 2018

Professional Sports

Sepp Kuss climbs well on toughest stage of Tour of California

Kussdu1-i-syn The 23-year-old professional cyclist for Team LottoNL-Jumbo finished 26th Friday on the 123-mile sixth stage. The route featured nearly…

May 18, 2018

Local News

Two men charged in connection with escape from youth detention center

Antonio Kolessar, 21, and Quinton Green, 20, face four to 12 years in prison

May 17, 2018