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Bondad

New fire breaks out near Bondad, south of Durango

official says Six Shooter Fire has burned 75 acres and is growing

June 16, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Emergency incident

East Canyon Fire southeast of Mancos grows to 2,700 acres

Officials worry lack of precipitation could complicate controlling blazes

June 16, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Durango High School graduates roll onward after drive-in graduation

‘This is our chance to leave a legacy’

June 13, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Downtown Durango

New look, and driving experience, for Durango’s Main Avenue

‘Bump-outs’ expand retail, dining options, but add traffic congestion

June 12, 2020 • Emily Hayes

Animas River

Vandalism, trespassing at Bakers Bridge spark concern

Popular hangout 15 miles north of Durango targeted with graffiti

June 12, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Animas River

Man died of drowning while rafting the Animas River, autopsy confirms

records, eyewitness accounts shed light on incident

June 10, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

business and finance

D&SNG hopes to run at 50% capacity by end of month

Railroad officials say they’ve found a way to make limited bookings work

June 9, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Cycling

Side-by-side, four-wheel bicycle turning heads in Durango

Resident Ted Keller originally purchased it for father in wheelchair

June 9, 2020 • Emily Hayes

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Emergency rooms see fewer visits as COVID-19 concerns linger

Hospitals say they can safely treat patients

June 7, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Freestyle Skiing

Purgatory Resort plans new lift, more ski terrain

Hermosa Creek water quality, lynx habitat are concerns

June 6, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Conservation

Entering a state wildlife area, like Perins Peak? You’ll need a hunting or fishing license

Colorado Parks and Wildlife creates new rule to help fund wildlife conservation

June 5, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Frontpage Lead

Rain expected Friday night, Saturday over Southwest Colorado

National Weather Service says monsoon-like storm holds potential for localized flooding

June 4, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Outbreak of COVID-19 cases reported at downtown Durango construction site

people test positive; 1 person lives in La Plata County and 4 in Mississippi

June 3, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

416 Fire

Judge throws out D&SNG’s attempt to escape 416 Fire lawsuit

U.S. government seeking $25 million for firefighting costs

June 2, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Animas River

WATCH: In a rare sighting, moose visits Durango

Resident catches video of young bull near Animas River

June 1, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Crime

Hundreds gather in Durango to protest police violence

‘We’re done with it’

May 30, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Business (general)

Toilet paper not only commodity in high demand; people also want bikes

Big-box stores selling out, while small shops keep busy with repairs

May 28, 2020 • Liz Weber — Staff reporter

business and finance

Sorry for long wait, but your table is ready: Restaurants open doors in Durango

‘The people who are most creative will excel during this’

May 28, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Budgets and budgeting

Durango School District to more than double preschool rates

COVID-19 raising costs, private preschools may not be far behind

May 27, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Could Main Avenue become a pedestrian mall in downtown Durango?

considers allowing shops, restaurants to use outdoor space during pandemic

May 25, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Vallecito Church offers drive-in Sunday service

Parishioners stay in cars, tune in on 98.1-FM to hear sermon

May 24, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Durango City Council

Durango plans e-bike trial at Twin Buttes

Pedal-assist bicycles allowed at end of June

May 23, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Protest over public health orders sweeps through downtown Durango

Participants say government is overreaching, violating Constitution

May 23, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Farmington

Dia de los Muertos display honors loved ones in Farmington

Display helps share Hispanic culture with community

October 30, 2019 • DelSheree Gladden — The Journal