Holiday or vacation

Trinidad’s creative community rallies to ensure the famed carnival remains affordable

Band leader Joshua Lamorelle, front right, walks with Masqueraders from Kaiso Kah Valencia band before participating in the Junior Carnival…

February 20, 2026 • By ANSELM GIBBS — The Associated Press

Food & Drink

Cheese balls are back. How to make this classic party dish cool again

A cheese ball, from the cookbook "deep Run Roots: Stories and Recipes from my Corner of the South" by Vivian…

December 30, 2025 • By VIVIAN HOWARD — The Associated Press

Food & Drink

Dried cherry scones are a simple treat for the post-holiday breakfast table

Dried cherry scones on display in New York. The recipe is quick and easy, and can be made ahead of…

December 30, 2025 • By KATIE WORKMAN — The Associated Press

Colorado Department of Transportation

Will this week’s storm bring Durango a white Christmas?

system expected to bring rain to valleys, snow to higher elevations

December 22, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Holiday or vacation

La Plata County residents find ways to share community on Thanksgiving Day

VFW, firefighters and Manna soup kitchen prepare big meals

November 27, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Durango-La Plata County Airport

Durango-La Plata County Airport operating smoothly – parking and all

Kiosks, lots and terminals quiet day before Thanksgiving

November 26, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Holiday or vacation

Snowy conditions may hinder Thanksgiving travel in Durango, San Juan Mountains

expected to arrive this weekend, meteorologist says

November 25, 2025 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Food

These 6 kitchen tools can make or break your Thanksgiving dinner

A turkey is roasted with the help of a thermometer Oct. 18, 2007. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe, File) More than 90%…

November 25, 2025 • By JONEL ALECCIA — The Associated Press

Food

Sweet potato or pumpkin? The Thanksgiving pie debate

Pies, fresh out of the oven, cool on a baking rack on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Flowood, Miss. (AP…

November 25, 2025 • By SOPHIE BATES — The Associated Press

Conservation

Your Thanksgiving leftovers are harming the planet. There are ways to shop and cook smarter

Cans of cranberry sauce line a turkey display case at Bongi’s Turkey Roost in advance of the Thanksgiving holiday Nov.…

November 25, 2025 • By KIKI SIDERIS and CALEIGH WELLS — The Associated Press

Food

Love what you cook this Thanksgiving

Day dishes that local chefs enjoy cooking

November 19, 2025 • Sean Beckwith — Staff reporter

Durango

Events-packed Fourth of July a hit in Durango

Club sells record number of meals at All-American Gourmet Breakfast

July 5, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Community

No dice for Durango fireworks: Blaze too likely, officials say

calls off Independence Day show amid windy, dry conditions

June 21, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Economy (general)

Argentines flock to budget-friendly beaches in neighboring countries

Argentine Cristian Vázquez, adjusting his sunglasses in the background, lounges on the sand with friends and family at Renaca beach…

March 19, 2025 • Nayara Batschke and Almudena Calatrava — The Associated Press

Business (general)

Tourism strong at Purgatory Resort, Durango Hot Springs as winter arrives

visitors hit the slopes before taking a dip

December 28, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Holiday or vacation

Share your Christmas decoration photos

Kevin Ford spends about 40 hours each year putting up Christmas lights at his house in northeast Durango, including a…

December 13, 2024 • Shane Benjamin — Herald Staff Writer

American Legion

American Legion in Durango says Toys for Tots sign-up deadline is Sunday

200 families have already applied to receive donations

December 12, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Bayfield Primary School

Bayfield Primary School holding holiday food drive to help families in need

Classrooms accepting nonperishable items through Thursday

December 10, 2024 • Matt Hollinshead — Herald Staff Writer

Economic development

Change in Silverton was inevitable – how it happened may not have been

wanted to take advantage of development opportunities; outside his office, so did the mayor

December 4, 2024 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Business (general)

Holiday hustle strong on Black Friday in Durango

Families visit from New Mexico, Arizona and Texas for Polar Express train ride

November 30, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Christmas

Photos: Santa arrives in a Ford Bronco to sing Christmas carols and light the tree

Singing with Santa held Friday at Buckley Park in Durango

November 30, 2024 • Jerry McBride — Herald Photo Editor

Associated Press

‘Busiest Thanksgiving ever’: How the TSA plans to handle record air travel

Travelers prepare to board aircraft near a holiday decoration, top, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, at Boston Logan International Airport, in…

November 24, 2024 • By DAVID KOENIG — AP Airlines Writer

Holiday or vacation

Manna soup kitchen resumes Thanksgiving Day meal pickups, deliveries

Delivery order deadline for La Plata County residents is 11:45 p.m. Wednesday

November 23, 2024 • Matt Hollinshead — Herald Staff Writer

Christmas

Want to learn how to make professional-looking Christmas decorations?

and Pine Weddings will teach finer points of exquisite bows and centerpiece decorations on Dec. 15 at Weminuche Woodfire Grill…

November 21, 2024 • Matt Hollinshead — Herald Staff Writer