Newsletter - Durango Herald

Local News

Coloradan who helped drag police officer into mob gets 5 years in prison

Jeffrey Sabol helped drag officer into crowd, where rioters assaulted him

March 22, 2024

Community

Local animal rescue nonprofits reiterate need for resources and funding

Despite low funding, animal rescue organizations and officers are continuing to do what they can in the community

March 21, 2024

Community

Bike tour to benefit Cortez Police Department in honoring Sgt. Michael Moran in May

bike ride, hosted by SHIELD616, will span four days

March 20, 2024

Courts and Crime

Scott Chilleen’s sentencing pushed back after defense requests evidentiary hearing

Chilleen was set to be sentenced Monday for 2021 crash

March 20, 2024

Sports

Eli Tomac places 7th overall in Indianapolis triple crown

places fourth in the first of three Supercross races

March 20, 2024

Community

Mancos Common Press to offer housing to workers in Mancos

Housing applications are open until March 25

March 19, 2024

Local News

The ‘brain gain’ in rural America, and who is behind it

spaces offer unique advantages that inspire many to return and bolster their communities

March 18, 2024

Regional News

Colorado Parks and Wildlife lands a spectacular hunting and fishing ranch in South Park

Collard Ranch and 5 miles of pristine trout stream will become a state wildlife area for $8.25 million

March 17, 2024

$Firefighter recovering from fractured skull caused by falling tree$

Local News

Firefighter recovering from fractured skull caused by falling tree

hat ‘undoubtedly’ saved the life of Durango resident Jim Meyer when a large tree struck his head

March 11, 2024

Community

New owner promotes bison mural, art studio in Mancos

says part of the space will be geared toward children

March 8, 2024

Education

PCC to offer free certificate programs in wildfire mitigation and forestry

programs will accept 20 students, with enrollment opening on March 11

March 7, 2024

Courts and Crime

Lewis woman sentenced to 25 years for husband’s murder

Marie Garcia had claimed the 2023 death was a mercy killing

March 6, 2024

Local News

Joe Biden, Donald Trump easily win Colorado’s presidential primaries

results will determine how many Republican and Democratic delegates each candidate gets

March 5, 2024

Courts and Crime

Cortez police seek man who allegedly attacked woman in City Market parking lot

is suspected of putting a gun to a woman’s head and pulling her from a vehicle

March 4, 2024

Local News

Opposition to national monument along Dolores River grows

to create a 400,000-acre monument stirs concerns over crowds, mining and access

March 4, 2024

Local News

Supreme Court restores Donald Trump to ballot

A day before Super Tuesday, court rejects state attempts to ban him over Capitol attack

March 4, 2024

Community

Durango musician Ely Cartwright to perform new songs across Southwest Colorado

Cartwright, who has new album titled ‘One Take Sessions,’ will take center stage in Durango, Cortez and Pagosa Springs

March 3, 2024

Local News

Companies used scheme to shift liability for orphaned wells onto Colorado, lawsuit claims

Denver-based HRM Resources acted as a middleman, moving wells from larger companies to smaller ones that went bankrupt, lawsuit says

March 3, 2024

Local News

Mixed in Mancos rocks the historic Opera House

local bands – The Crags, Little Wilderness and Farmington Hill – perform during live recording

March 3, 2024

Local News

Tribal members discuss impacts of uranium industry

Testimony focuses on rights to life, health, culture, environment and water

March 1, 2024

Community

Mesa Verde National Park moving forward to stabilize Spruce Tree House

project will help stabilize the arch that houses the structures

February 29, 2024

Courts and Crime

Cortez woman faces jury trial after refusing to move parked RV

had 96 hours to move her vehicle after her court case at the beginning of February

February 27, 2024

Community

Dolores Bike Hostel ready to welcome visitors in 2024

hostel opened in the old Dolores medical building

February 2, 2024

Local News

After ‘Snowpocalypse’ killed power, Silverton turns to microgrid

Community-size solar grids keep the lights on, and they headed to Southwest Colorado

January 28, 2024