Newsletter - Durango Herald

New Mexico

The Big Idea Makerspace at San Juan College is for innovators and creators

‘Space’ will seek a new technician to staff the facility

February 14, 2023

Local News

Celebrating 60 years of Hesperus skiing

Beloved ski hill, once a family enterprise, maintains its character

February 13, 2023

Local News

Ski clubs may not be hip anymore, but they help diversify Colorado slopes

clubs that anchor the National Brotherhood of Skiers are a popular way to attract diverse skiers and snowboarders to mountains

February 9, 2023

Community

Farmington police release video of alleged vehicular assault on officer

Woman, 18, faces five felony charges after vehicle pins officer to car

February 8, 2023

Local News

Greenhouse to produce fresh food for Ute Mountain Senior Center

Project by San Juan Basin Area Agency on Aging funded by American Rescue Plan Act

February 8, 2023

Local News

Colorado governor selects Matthew Margeson to be Dolores County judge

District attorney served as prosecutor for nine years; Polis will name new DA

February 8, 2023

New Mexico

Alec Baldwin wants prosecutor in on-set shooting death dropped

Attorneys say lawmaker is prohibited from holding judicial authority

February 7, 2023

Local News

Cortez teacher, playwright found fatally shot in New Mexico

Keleher worked with Navajos and at Crow Canyon; suspect arrested

February 3, 2023

Education

Pueblo Community College welcomes Lisa Snyder as new executive dean

has worked in education for over 20 years

February 3, 2023

Community

Colorado teachers union backs LGBTQ+ inclusion in public schools

initiative comes after report says 85% of educators are not ‘out’ at school

February 3, 2023

Local News

Southwest Health System CEO resigns

Interim named to oversee Southwest Memorial Hospital operations

February 2, 2023

New Mexico

Construction of Latter-day Saints temple continues steadily during winter

Completion of Farmington temple is expected in early 2025

January 31, 2023

Local News

Main Street Cortez perks up with a new coffee shop

Coffee House and Eatery restores popular community meeting place

January 31, 2023

Local News

Montezuma County leader Steve Chappell dies; service is Saturday

Chappell was a family man and national Nordic champion

January 27, 2023

Local News

Colorado Dems want to ax social studies from state tests. Here’s why.

A bill introduced last week would end state testing for fourth and seventh graders, and save the state more than…

January 27, 2023

Local News

Jury finds Ronald J. Morosko guilty in fatal hunting incident

Defendant found guilty of criminally negligent homicide in death of Gregory Gabrisch; sentencing is March 31

January 25, 2023

Local News

Jury hears closing arguments in Morosko hunting trial

Deliberations began Tuesday, will continue Wednesday

January 25, 2023

Local News

Southwest Memorial Hospital upgrades on hold

interest rates delay $23 million in projects, including new emergency department and expanded surgery suites

January 16, 2023

New Mexico

Four Corners Economic Development and PESCO spearhead energy transition in northern New Mexico

Hydrogen energy reactors and geological hydroelectric power planned

January 7, 2023

Local News

New trial for Morosko to begin Jan. 17 in Montezuma County

from Pennsylvania charged in death of bowhunter from Texas

January 5, 2023

Local News

Hesperus Ski Area starts nighttime skiing Thursday

skiing and tubing started New Year’s Eve

January 5, 2023

Local News

Colorado funeral homeowner sentenced in body sales case

Hess gets 20 years in prison

January 4, 2023

Local News

McCarthy rejected for House speaker with GOP in disarray

renews his support for McCarthy, but it made no difference

January 4, 2023

Local News

Avalanche danger casts deadly shadow across Colorado backcountry

people died in slides in December; avalanche risk remains ‘considerable’ after storms

January 4, 2023