Newsletter - Durango Herald

Local News

Flooding closes Colorado Highway 184 north of Cortez

traffic allowed through; no access to U.S. 491, no estimated time to reopen

March 16, 2023

Community

Parents speak out about Rep. Lauren Boebert’s visit to Dolores schools

Congresswoman meets with students to answer questions about government; parent worries about security

March 15, 2023

Local News

Galloping Goose No. 5 to ride the rails in Animas Valley

will run spring excursions to Cascade, opening day of Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad trips

March 15, 2023

Local News

Woman pleads guilty in murder of man south of Cortez

Stipulated plea agreement proposes 24-year sentence; defendant’s sister also charged

March 15, 2023

Local News

Jury finds defendant in fatal crash not guilty of homicide charges

Gabrielle Doctor involved in crash on Main Street that fatally injured Cortez man in May

March 14, 2023

Local News

Flooding from rain and snowmelt hits Norwood; Dolores gets ready

flooding in Dolores yet, but free sandbags will be available soon

March 13, 2023

Local News

Mancos will inventory trees in town as part of Community Forestry Program

awarded grant from Colorado Tree Foundation

March 10, 2023

Local News

Mesa Verde National Park prefers to stabilize and reopen Spruce Tree House cliff dwelling

comment period open until April 10; ancient village was most visited in park before closing in 2015

March 10, 2023

Local News

Author of new Bears Ears book will speak at Cortez library

Gulliford is a professor of history and environmental studies

March 9, 2023

Local News

Update: Bill to protect Dolores River is reintroduced in U.S. Senate

Sens. Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper revive National Conservation Area plan; Rep. Lauren Boebert introduces House version

March 3, 2023

Local News

San Juan National Forest increases firewood supply to Navajo Nation

Clearing small diameter wood improves forest health, benefits neighboring communities

March 3, 2023

Local News

Cortez police warn of fake $5 bills in area

Counterfeit bills were discovered in cash deposits from local businesses

March 2, 2023

New Mexico

Update: Sheriff shoots dog during Farmington traffic incident; suspect arrested

Farmington police release video; suspect is arrested Wednesday

March 1, 2023

Community

Million Dollar Highway named to list of most dangerous roads in the U.S.

is ranked No. 2 by FindMyPlate; Florida takes top spot

February 28, 2023

Local News

Colorado launches study on native pollinators

state law calls for research; insects important for agriculture and ecology

February 27, 2023

Local News

Highways reopen in Southwest Colorado after blizzard conditions pass

remove snow from high passes, U.S. 491 near Utah

February 24, 2023

Local News

Whiteout snowstorm shuts down highways in Southwest Colorado

U.S. highways 491 and 550 have closures; Lizard Head and Wolf Creek passes closed

February 22, 2023

Local News

Avalanche warning issued for San Juan Mountains

to 3 feet of fresh snow expected; storm is fueled by cold air from the northwest and moisture from south

February 22, 2023

Local News

Conference to address water crisis in Southwest Colorado

Drought requires ideas and collaboration; Sky Ute Casino in Ignacio will host seminar

February 22, 2023

Local News

New pellet mill in Mancos is subsidiary of Aspen Wood Products

Verde Pellets will produce aspen and wood pellets for heating and animal bedding

February 21, 2023

Local News

Lost skier rescued at Boggy Draw north of Dolores

Snow biking trails are groomed in the Boggy Draw area. (Courtesy Southwest Colorado Cycling Association) No injuries reported; Montezuma County…

February 20, 2023

Local News

Forecast: McPhee Reservoir likely to fill, provide spill for whitewater boating

Above-average snowpack puts farmers and boaters into promising 2023 season

February 17, 2023

Local News

Snowstorms again close down Mesa Verde National Park

have shut down park for at least eight days this winter

February 16, 2023

Local News

Dolores transfers ownership of Galloping Goose No. 5 to its home museum

Conditions guarantee beloved train will stay a feature of town, continue to run on guest railroads

February 16, 2023