Newsletter - Durango Herald

Local News

Barking at court: Montezuma County explores addressing prairie dog overpopulation

Wildlife Services possible partnership may address conflicts with critters, including bears and beavers

May 13, 2026

Local News

Mancos to impose mandatory outdoor watering restrictions for summer

Guidelines will remain in place until Sept. 30

May 11, 2026

News

Ross Anderson to be honored with ‘Ross Anderson Day’

RAD to be celebrated on Anderson’s 55th birthday

May 7, 2026

Local News

Freeze watch issued for Southwest Colorado Wednesday night

Forecaster says unusually warm spring prompted earlier freeze alerts

May 5, 2026

Local News

Hearing set in Montezuma County judge Ian MacLaren misconduct case

sets August trial dates in case seeking judge’s removal

May 2, 2026

Local News

Cortez police report missing teen is safe, returning home

Shaylin Odell was reported missing after days without contact

April 29, 2026

Local News

Mystery truck rolls through Cortez, briefly pausing traffic and sparking questions

vessel tied to Thacker Pass lithium project in Nevada

April 28, 2026

Tri-Cities

Lowrider culture takes center stage at Gateway Park in Farmington

U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez calls for the creation of a National Lowrider Day

April 28, 2026

Tri-Cities

Jack’s Plastic Welding of Aztec built recovery raft for Artemis II mission

CEO-designer said learning, improving products is big reward

April 22, 2026

Tri-Cities

Update: Police identify man killed in police-involved crash in Farmington

Juan County Sheriff’s Office investigates

April 14, 2026

Local News

Colorado snowplow driver faces charges after fatal crash with hockey team van

killed adult on van

April 9, 2026

Local News

Suicide awareness bus looks to make Cortez its home base

five years on the road, the Suicide Awareness Bus seeks a permanent home in Cortez

April 8, 2026

Local News

Mancos Valley Chamber of Commerce to open new visitor center in May

A gala will be held to celebrate the opening

April 7, 2026

Local News

Record warm, dry March shrinks water supplies

warmest day reached 86 degrees, with just 9% of normal precipitation – marking one of the driest months in decades

April 6, 2026

Local News

Fentanyl deaths rise in the Four Corners despite national decline

Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona see increases in synthetic opioid overdoses as communities struggle to contain cross-border trafficking.

April 6, 2026

Tri-Cities

Farmington man charged after apartment party

admits to using fake ID for alcohol provided to minors

April 6, 2026

Tri-Cities

Farmington police investigate report of shots fired at Wells Fargo

find 9mm casings; no suspect information released

April 1, 2026

Local News

Nine designated campsites planned for Navajo Lake Basin

management plan intends to balance environmental impacts with basin’s solitude

March 27, 2026

AP New Mexico

New Mexico jury says Meta harms children’s mental health and safety, violating state law

Thousands of violations in New Mexico result in penalty of $375 million

March 24, 2026

Local News

A teen reported missing from Cortez is found safe

A Colorado Bureau of Investigation has shared that 16-year-old Kleo Azure, who was reported missing from Cortez, was found safe.…

March 23, 2026

Sports

Demons storm past Grants in Scorpion Invitational finale

Durango High wins three tournament games, will host Farmington on Tuesday

March 21, 2026

Sports

Demons roll past Taos 22-5 in second day of Scorpion Invite

Durango scores eight runs in both first and second innings on their way to win

March 20, 2026

Sports

Demons open Scorpion Invite with 4-2 win over Bloomfield

Durango High takes advantage of Bobcat errors to get second straight win

March 19, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

All Dolled Up: Cortez-area musicians to honor Dolly Parton’s classics

Gallery hosts tribute night featuring local performers reimagining Parton favorites

March 17, 2026