Newsletter - Durango Herald

Aztec man with lengthy history accused of stealing dirt bike

Criminal history in San Juan County dates to 2003

June 21, 2024

Montezuma-Cortez school staff speak of ‘climate of distrust’

Seventh grade counselor Robyne Cote addresses the board during citizen comments. (Screen Capture via Zoom) Frustrations focus on staff workload,…

June 21, 2024

Community

Dolores dog faces long recovery after severe abuse; suspect awaits trial

suffers piercing head wounds, undergoes surgeries

June 20, 2024

Local News

Canadian-based mining company continues exploration of La Plata Canyon

Metallic Minerals Corp. has confirmed gold, silver and copper reserves

June 19, 2024

Local News

Olympics-themed Burro Fest draws a crowd to Mancos

than 1,000 turn out for burros, arts, music and food

June 16, 2024

Gallery

Photos: 2024 Burro Fest puts local arts, music and food on display

Saturday, more than 1,000 people head to Mancos for burros

June 16, 2024

Local News

Two vehicle vs. bicycle collisions have occurred on Cortez’s Main Street in past month

cyclists received relatively minor injuries

June 14, 2024

Courts and Crime

Woman arrested in Cortez after allegedly stabbing her father at his home

banned from father’s home tried to climb in window

June 14, 2024

Local News

Kaylee Sanders pleads guilty in two Cortez-area murders in 2023

is charged with two counts of second-degree murder, one count of second-degree assault

June 14, 2024

Living

Seoul street food: A Cortez journalist provides the scoop

Korean city is known for its rich, varied cuisine

June 10, 2024

Community

Sgt. Moran to be honored at upcoming Beyond the Call of Duty visit in Cortez

traveling memorial will make a stop in Cortez on Sunday

June 7, 2024

Education

Montezuma-Cortez school district receives primarily positive outlook in state teacher survey

Results were down compared with rest of the state

May 30, 2024

Courts and Crime

Grand Junction man to appear in 22nd Judicial District for fatal stabbing in Cortez

Stabbing took place at Speedway station last year

May 30, 2024

Local News

Rural Coloradans show support for abortion-rights amendment

Initiative 89, aiming to protect abortion rights in Colorado by including it in the state’s constitution, made it on the…

May 29, 2024

Local News

In a sustained drought, water solutions grant supports agricultural innovation

Funding from the LOR Foundation allows farmers to experiment with unique and heritage grains and seeds

May 29, 2024

Local News

Human trafficking conference highlights need for awareness, reporting

Numbers continue to increase in state, nation

May 29, 2024

Education

Montezuma School District providing free meals for local youths in summer

is no cost to sign up for the program

May 29, 2024

Community

Cortez announces Beautification Mini Grant

grant was created to help local businesses with exterior improvements

May 24, 2024

Education

Mancos hires new principal James Hughes

will bring his talents and experience to Mancos in July

May 23, 2024

Community

Annual BurroFest to take place June 15 in Mancos

year’s event promises to be bigger and better

May 20, 2024

Community

Dolores yard sale set for Saturday, June 8

sale and flea market registrations will close on May 31

May 17, 2024

Courts and Crime

Suspect in Cortez street shooting receives new counsel; waives right to speedy trial

Trinadie Lopez suspected of firing gun that injured bystander

May 15, 2024

Courts and Crime

Vehicular homicide sentencing becomes demonstration of forgiveness

Davonte James was killed in a head-on collision with Matthew Hall last year

May 15, 2024

Sports

Pitch, Hit and Run tryout in Durango to give local youths shot at competing at World Series

opportunity is open to boys and girls

May 14, 2024