Newsletter - Durango Herald

Local News

Crowd lines Main Street for Indivisible rally in Cortez

than 175 people attended protest focused on Jan. 6

January 7, 2026

Local News

Mesa Verde Pellets launches eco-friendly aspen-based cat litter

pellets are reportedly safer than pine for animals

January 6, 2026

Local News

After years of planning, Nuchu Market opens in Towaoc

grocery aims to address food access, affordability and local sourcing

January 6, 2026

Tri-Cities

Dave and Friends annual Polar Bear Plunge draws adventurous thrill-seekers

Farmington plunge was simply ‘exhilarating!’

January 2, 2026

Sports

Amid Telluride strike, nearby resorts salvage holiday ski vacations

Patrollers say Telluride Ski and Golf has not reached out to resume negotiations; resort still making snow

January 2, 2026

Tri-Cities

Civil rights lawsuit brought against San Juan County, N.M.

Commission, Sheriff Ferrari named in Gallegos case

January 2, 2026

Community

New clinic that blends primary and urgent care opens its doors in Cortez

clinic is an endeavor created by family and community

January 2, 2026

Local News

Bipartisan Colorado pipeline bill was noncontroversial until Trump vetoed it

Rep. Boebert suggests president retaliated for Epstein vote: ‘This isn’t over’

December 31, 2025

Local News

Colorado laws taking effect in 2026 will impact everything from bison to renters

Colorado has about 20 new laws taking effect on Jan. 1

December 31, 2025

Courts and Crime

Man convicted in Cortez of sexually assaulting a child

Sentencing hearing will be in March

December 30, 2025

Tri-Cities

Alcohol and speed cited in crash that killed Farmington businessman

Tri-City Record obtains William DuTremaine crash report

December 29, 2025

Local News

More thrifting and fewer returns: the early trends that defined shopping

Growing unease over the U.S. economy has altered behavior

December 28, 2025

Local News

Cuchara ski area nears state approval for return of lift-served skiing after 25 years

Nonprofit has spent years rebuilding a 40-year-old chairlift with a revival plan that includes $45 lift tickets

December 26, 2025

Local News

First lodgepoles, now ponderosas: Colorado fights pine beetles on multiple fronts

Infestation is in early stages but will spread along U.S. 285 and Interstate 70

December 26, 2025

New Mexico

When home has an expiration date for Queer youth

LGBTQ+ youth are 120% more likely to experience homelessness than their peers

December 26, 2025

Local News

Montezuma County commissioners defend Dolores River NCA amid online opposition

Legislation to protect and manage the Dolores River draws extended discussion

December 24, 2025

Sports

A wish list for the new year

FARMINGTON – My usual state of mind during the holiday season doesn’t always sit well with others. The Grinch and…

December 23, 2025

Local News

Update: U.S. 160/491 south of Cortez reopens after semitrailer rollover

Traffic diverted after early morning crash; no injuries reported

December 22, 2025

Sports

Rumble in the Jungle titles go to Piedra Vista, Bayfield squads

Panthers have won five straight, top Aztec 43-39 in girls championship game, Wolverines (5-2) outlast Bobcats 76-67 in triple-overtime thriller

December 21, 2025

Education

Pueblo Community College Southwest names Lisa Molina as new vice president

was named one of PCC’s employees of the year in 2024

December 19, 2025

Sports

Rumble in the Jungle opening round games in the books

Thursday’s tournament action saw wins from Tohatchi and Bloomfield boys teams, as well as Aztec’s and Piedra Vista’s girls teams…

December 19, 2025

Local News

Ute Mountain Ute Tribe gathers for Grinch-themed Christmas celebration

at the rec center for the first time in decades, the daylong event involved many festivities

December 18, 2025

Sports

2025 Rumble in the Jungle tourney tips off Thursday morning at Aztec High School

and girls basketball teams from Colorado and Arizona visit Lillywhite Gym for important early season tournament, title games slated for…

December 16, 2025

Sports

Scorpions face Hawks for boys basketball tournament title

Farmington rolls past Durango, Volcano Vista rallies to top Maryvale in Sanders Invitational second round, boys title game Saturday at…

December 13, 2025