Newsletter - Durango Herald

Keystone Pipeline won’t make gas cheaper

Ted Williamscca Ever since boycotts started blocking Russian petroleum products, social media has been rife with memes that blame rising…

July 23, 2022

Local News

Second suspect faces murder charge in death of uncle south of Cortez

Lori Ahasteen is arrested for first-degree murder, held on $1 million bond

July 22, 2022

Local News

The gun regulations adopted in Colorado in the wake of the Aurora theater shooting

the attack 10 years ago, no fewer than 10 statewide changes to gun policy have been adopted in Colorado

July 21, 2022

Local News

Sheriff investigates suspicious deaths of two dogs near Cortez

enough evidence for criminal charges, says Sheriff Steve Nowlin; case remains open

July 21, 2022

Local News

San Juan Forest approves land swap with billionaire landowner in Archuleta County

Controversial deal was opposed by environmental groups and triggered Freedom of Information Act lawsuit

July 20, 2022

Business

Utah crude trains could roll through Colorado after Forest Service denies objections

railroad would connect northeast Utah oil fields with the national rail network

July 19, 2022

Local News

Coronavirus spikes in Southwest Colorado, but vaccines reduce severity

Montezuma and La Plata counties have high vaccination rate

July 18, 2022

Local News

Bill to protect Dolores River Canyon is introduced in U.S. Senate

68,000 acres proposed for protection from development; potential for wild and scenic river status would be dropped

July 15, 2022

Local News

Colorado Gov. Polis meets with Rico fire officials about wildfire preparedness

Governor views plans for new fire station, hears about challenges of volunteer fire districts

July 13, 2022

Local News

Colorado Highway 145 reopened after two vehicles collide

Two-vehicle crash involved injuries; rescue helicopter called to scene

July 12, 2022

Local News

Montezuma County gets on board with federal plan to protect Dolores River land

district opposes Bennet legislation to protect canyon below McPhee Reservoir

July 7, 2022

Local News

BLM to prepare land use amendment to protect Gunnison sage grouse

comment sought on conservation efforts for rare bird in Southwest Colorado and southeast Utah

July 6, 2022

Local News

Injured motorcyclist rescued in La Plata Mountains near Mancos

suffered broken leg in July 4 crash on Aspen Loop Trail

July 5, 2022

Local News

Fire destroys home east of Cortez; two pets die

Residents escape unharmed

July 4, 2022

Local News

Lightning triggers wildfire in La Plata Mountains

contained using technique recently approved by National Forest Service

July 4, 2022

Outdoors

Alaska’s Denali is finally open to guided skiing, and you have a Colorado company to thank

rules were written with the expectation that mountaineers would stay roped, walking uphill and down

July 4, 2022

Local News

Mancos Common Press hosts artist-in-residence

manager takes helm; expansion project planned

July 2, 2022

Local News

Parks and Wildlife warns public to be wary of moose

Mothers will aggressively defend their calves; woman is chased south of Ouray in Ironton Park

July 2, 2022

Local News

Crews fight new wildfire north of Norwood in Uncompahgre Forest

has moderate spread potential, Forest Service says

June 30, 2022

Local News

Hesperus woman sentenced for Albuquerque bank robbery

receives 52 days of time served, probation and community service

June 30, 2022

Local News

Rain showers in late June dampen fire threat in Southwest Colorado

Arrival of monsoons offers hope, but fire officials remain on guard

June 27, 2022

Sports

Avalanche dethrone Lightning to win Stanley Cup for third time

Colorado beats Tampa Bay 2-1 in Game 6

June 26, 2022

Local News

Brown water stirs ‘mini-insurrection’ at jail in Cortez

line project stirs up sediment in pipes to Montezuma County Detention Center

June 25, 2022

Local News

La Plata County man suspected of shooting, burning dogs

told law enforcement he and son argued the previous night

June 24, 2022