Newsletter - Durango Herald

Local News

CDOT starts new culvert replacement project between Cortez and Mancos

project started Monday

March 17, 2026

Local News

Mesa Verde prepares for upgrades ahead of busy season

Verde marks 120 years amid slight visitation dip

March 17, 2026

Local News

Mancos board approves anti‑speeding system, debates value statement

Residents split on town’s stance toward immigration enforcement

March 15, 2026

Sports

Dynasty at the Pit: Kirtland Central captures 22nd state title

17 points from sophomore Allyson Tsosie and a relentless defense, the top-seeded Broncos pull away from Gallup in Class 4A…

March 14, 2026

Education

Dolores school board reviews absenteeism, discusses teacher pay

Chronic absenteeism affects nearly half of high school students

March 13, 2026

Sports

Panther Tournament underway this week at Ricketts Park

teams open three-day event; Tigers, Panthers, Scorpions come out on top

March 13, 2026

Local News

Historic 1908 railcar to be restored in Dolores

Galloping Goose to highlight county’s orchard past

March 9, 2026

Local News

CDOT still plans wildlife crossing for local hot spot along U.S. 160

Project aims to reduce collisions with deer, elk, small mammals

March 7, 2026

Sports

Bloomfield comes out swinging in runaway win over Navajo Prep

Bobcats score five runs in second inning, score eight more in fourth inning in season opening victory; Aztec rolls past…

March 6, 2026

AP New Mexico

Suspect in Utah killings of 3 women was free on Iowa burglary, hunting charges

searched the greater Four Corners for the suspect, eventually finding him in Pagosa Springs, Colorado

March 6, 2026

Local News

Update:13-year-old Indigenous girl last seen in Cortez located safe

child was found safe with another missing juvenile

March 4, 2026

Tri-Cities

Aztec woman arrested in death of missing person

Schultze charged with second‑degree murder

March 3, 2026

Local News

CPW opens $1M grants, looking to reduce bear-human conflicts

season raises concern for this summer’s conflicts

March 3, 2026

Local News

Plans underway to move 33‑ton rail tracks off Dolores streets

has sat along Central and Sixth streets for about 18 months

March 2, 2026

Local News

At Mancos Town Hall, conversations about ICE dominate, but town leaders lack a concrete solution

its population barely over 1,000, Mancos struggles to match the scope of its jurisdiction with its citizens’ desires

March 1, 2026

Tri-Cities

New Mexico legislation limits use of Flock cameras and data

Farmington Police and San Juan Sheriff’s Office say cameras protect community

February 27, 2026

Local News

Rep. Suckla’s legal notices bill triggers opposition from Colorado Press Association

Association backs one proposed amendment, raises concern over another

February 24, 2026

Local News

Update: Montezuma Sheriff’s Office identifies suspect in burglary investigation

Community tips help Sheriff’s Office identify the vehicle involved and a suspect; public still encouraged to look out for stolen…

February 23, 2026

Local News

Mancos-based photographer exposes ‘Inner Light’ in new book

Killigrew’s new coffee table book traverses harrowing journeys and artistic discoveries

February 20, 2026

Local News

Cortez man loses $600,000 in crypto scam; sheriff says fraud ‘will never go away’

Sheriff: Scam reports come in several times a week

February 19, 2026

Community

Cortez students help turn dumpsters into public art as city unveils truck name

programs aim to strengthen safety, youth engagement and community pride

February 18, 2026

Local News

Man found dead in McElmo Canyon outside Cortez; overdose suspected

Coroner awaits completion of toxicology, autopsy

February 18, 2026

Local News

Cortez artist Karen Kristin donates her largest canvas painting to city

Kristin’s ‘The Red Sunset,’ painted in 1992, now hangs in the municipal courtroom

February 13, 2026

Local News

Cortez property owner sues city for placement of road barrier

seeks to keep the sign standing

February 13, 2026