Newsletter - Durango Herald

Local News

Birders flock to Cortez for 18th annual birding festival

year, about 160 people attended the raptor-themed event

May 16, 2025

Local News

Ute Mountain Ute man faces federal charges after alleged kidnapping near Towaoc

was arrested at parent’s home in Farmington

May 14, 2025

Tri-Cities

New sculptures installed in historic downtown Farmington

number of entries leads to placement of 17 new sculptures

May 14, 2025

Education

Mancos Early Learning Center earns prestigious accreditation

accreditation reflects the center’s dedication to early learning

May 13, 2025

Local News

Click It or Ticket enforcement begins in Colorado, Montezuma County

will be heightened patrol for seat belt violations till June 1

May 13, 2025

Local News

Dolores passes resolution in support of public lands

Attempts to sell off lands are ‘inconsistent with values and interests’ of its residents, resolution says

May 13, 2025

Faith

Pope Leo XIV lays out vision of papacy

American-born pope identifies AI as a main challenge for humanity

May 10, 2025

Community

Nordfest Returns to Mancos Brewing for third annual cancer support fundraiser

Proceeds go to organizations fighting cancer

May 8, 2025

Local News

Aqueduct Trail in Mancos opens for the season

It’s closed from Dec. 1 to May 1 each year to protect elk and deer during winter

May 6, 2025

Local News

‘It feels natural’: Inside the prescribed fire north of Dolores

and fall are the best times for burns, so expect more smoke in the air

May 4, 2025

Community

FAA modifies Cortez Municipal Airport airspace to enhance safety

Updated Class E airspace addresses rising traffic and modern navigation needs.

May 2, 2025

Associated Press

How long was the longest conclave? Facts about the secret voting to elect a pope

Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, centre, attends a mass on the third of nine days of mourning for late Pope Francis, in…

May 2, 2025

Community

Region 9 Economic Development District announces new members of executive committee

The Region 9 Economic Development District has appointed Cassie Alexander of Cortez and Chauncy McCarthy of Rico to its executive…

May 1, 2025

AP New Mexico

Ancient DNA confirms New Mexico tribe’s link to famed Chaco Canyon site

Picuris Pueblo used DNA sequencing to corroborate their oral histories

April 30, 2025

Local News

More than 1,000 feet of new sidewalks, ramps and drainage coming to Mancos streets

Construction starts early May, and will wrap up in September

April 29, 2025

AP New Mexico

Trump says Columbus Day will now just be Columbus Day

President won’t recognize Indigenous Peoples Day

April 28, 2025

Faith

About 250,000 mourners pay last respects to Pope Francis

Western leaders attend during three days of public viewing

April 25, 2025

Local News

Stratospheric balloon cruises over Southwest Colorado, sparks curiosity on way to Florida

Balloon caused rumors to fly as it passed over Hawaii

April 23, 2025

Local News

U.S. Congressman Jeff Hurd visits with Montezuma County commissioners

Conversation covered things like rural health care, public lands and the National Conservation Area for the Upper Dolores

April 23, 2025

Community

Mancos Brewing hosts Snowy Plovers spring music and pop-up sale

event will feature music, crafts, food and more

April 22, 2025

Courts and Crime

Emergency alert sent to residents after domestic violence incident in Cortez

suspects arrested; man is found hiding in a closet

April 18, 2025

AP New Mexico

Thousands of pilgrims trek through New Mexico desert to historic adobe church for Good Friday

generations, people have walked to reach El Santuario de Chimayó on the holy day

April 18, 2025

Tri-Cities

Diné College closes main campus in wake of fire

of fire remains unknown

April 15, 2025

Local News

U.S. requests default judgment in Free Land Holder dispute over forest near Mancos

court is reviewing the motion

April 14, 2025