Newsletter - Durango Herald

Tri-Cities

N.M. State Police reveal beer, drug found in DA Hatfield’s crashed SUV

Montezuma County DA shares copy of state report; Journal obtains redacted report from sheriff in Farmington

September 14, 2024

Courts and Crime

Man arrested after allegedly beating dog and threatening to stab woman

apparently tried to bite officers

September 13, 2024

Courts and Crime

Rayah Chowen fails to appear in Montezuma County court; inpatient treatment planned

arrested in May for alleged identity theft, other charges

September 13, 2024

Local News

What’s best for the land? West End communities debate creation of a Dolores monument

Residents and environmental organizations try to find a common solution to preserving the wild and rugged landscape of the Dolores…

September 13, 2024

Education

Dolores School Board hears from Montezuma County sheriff and approves interim superintendent

Sheriff Nowlin says he will make sure the district has school resource officers

September 12, 2024

Courts and Crime

Ren Bedoni preliminary and bond hearing set after beating man with golf club

was taken into custody Sept. 2

September 12, 2024

Courts and Crime

Eight drug traffickers out of Montezuma County sentenced to 32 total years

drug task force became aware of the traffickers in 2022

September 11, 2024

Community

Fenceline Cider seeks apples for community harvest

cidery uses local apples to produce their cider

September 11, 2024

Education

Montezuma-Cortez school district writes letter to parents after Georgia shootings

addresses the district’s safety protocols in the event of threat

September 11, 2024

Local News

$15,000 offered for information about condor killing near Cortez

bird was killed near Lewis in March

September 11, 2024

Courts and Crime

Man arrested after beating another man with golf club near City Market

Suspect reportedly asked officer if he should 'beat him up again’

September 10, 2024

Local News

Horse gallery show opens in Cortez

Turquoise Raven Art Gallery hosted an opening reception for their latest show on Saturday

September 9, 2024

Local News

This new Cortez home is made of foam

nontraditional build will be move-in ready by the end of the month

September 7, 2024

Local News

Southwest Health System welcomes new doctor

Dr. Jameson Laub is family medical doctor at the hospital

September 6, 2024

Local News

Dolores Ranger District plans three prescribed burns in September

Haycamp Mesa, Boggy Draw and Salter are selected

September 6, 2024

Local News

Cortez girl Raven Jeffers assists rescue of elderly neighbor

‘We’re calling her the family hero’

September 6, 2024

Community

First Dolores fall craft bazaar to take place at the end of the month

craft event usually takes place in spring and winter

September 6, 2024

Local News

Mancos seventh graders sell produce, learn math

elective teaches students about math, business and growing food

September 6, 2024

Education

Update: Cortez Police respond to school board lawyer’s statement about Burris case

Attorney Brad Miller gives update on allegations

September 6, 2024

Courts and Crime

Update: Sheriff’s Office investigates DWI in DA Hatfield’s crash

Montezuma County DA involved in single-car crash near Farmington

September 5, 2024

Local News

Memorial service for missing soldier held almost 74 years after his presumed death

Cpl. John Spruell was declared MIA in the Korean War. His remains were recently identified and brought home to rest…

September 3, 2024

Local News

Farming and ranching statistics in Southwest Colorado trend opposite to national numbers

U.S. agriculture shrinks, La Plata County grows

August 26, 2024

Community

What recent weather trends in Four Corners could say about remainder of monsoon season

Monsoon season flows like a river, and it can be hard to predict which way it will flow

August 25, 2024

Gallery

Video: Four smoke stacks fall at San Juan Generating Station

employees and area residents watch decommissioned power plant’s smoke stacks fall on Saturday

August 24, 2024