Newsletter - Durango Herald

Local News

La Plata County man suspected of shooting, burning dogs

told law enforcement he and son argued the previous night

June 24, 2022

Local News

Update: Mountain lion is found hiding in Cortez backyard

and Wildlife monitors situation; residents urged to keep pets and kids indoors

June 24, 2022

Local News

How the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade will affect abortion access in Colorado

Colorado, there will continue to be very few abortion restrictions

June 24, 2022

Local News

22nd Judicial District in Cortez seeking applicants for new judge

Judge Douglas Walker to retire; Gov. Jared Polis will make appointment

June 24, 2022

Sports

Bayfield baseball receives postseason props aplenty

named IML Player of the Year, first team all-state

June 23, 2022

Sports

Colorado ranks fourth healthiest in the U.S.

Residents’ habits boost state’s rank

June 23, 2022

Local News

Dolores awarded grant to study affordable housing

Board is looking for ways to address housing costs

June 22, 2022

Local News

Dolores is awarded state funds to improve Exon building

Historical building occupied by Kokopelli Bike and Board shop

June 22, 2022

Local News

Highlights from the debate between the two Republicans running for U.S. Senate

wouldn’t commit to accepting the primary election results; O’Dea says he wouldn’t repeal Obamacare

June 21, 2022

Local News

‘The most we’ve ever seen’: Election messaging drives complaints, ethical questions

Anonymous mailers, Democratic meddling, delayed reporting among issues cited in state and federal Republican primary contests

June 21, 2022

Local News

Update: Buster Fire in Dolores County extinguished

helped put out 3-acre wildfire in San Juan National Forest

June 20, 2022

Local News

The Bridge shelter in Cortez cuts hours as costs rise

Shelter houses up to 41 residents; demand spikes as housing costs rise

June 20, 2022

Gallery

Photos: BurroFest in Mancos

Bridget Hussey walks Dulcinea down Grand Avenue on Saturday during Mancos BurroFest. Earlier in the day, 15 burros raced through…

June 18, 2022

Local News

Dolores opens public dog wash station

Service benefits dog-loving locals and tourists, chamber of commerce says

June 18, 2022

Local News

Wildfire breaks out in San Juan forest in Dolores County

Fire is 3 acres; federal Type 2 crew is fighting blaze

June 17, 2022

Local News

Colorado Democrats continue to lead rivals in campaign cash

U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert is the exception to the rule, coming in second to Democratic U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet between…

June 17, 2022

Regional News

Cortez council approves July Fourth fireworks show

Corners Community Band will perform; residents urged to not set off personal fireworks because of fire danger

June 16, 2022

Local News

Century plant shows off spectacular bloom in Cortez

Slow-growing agave puts up flower once in 8 to 30 years, then dies

June 14, 2022

Local News

League of Women Voters to host CD-3 candidates forum Wednesday

Rep. Boebert will be joined by Republican challenger, three Democratic challengers

June 7, 2022

Local News

Ute Mountain Rodeo kicks off at Montezuma County Fairgrounds this week

Three-night event features professional competitors, country music and Rob Yates Memorial Cowboy Golf Tournament

June 7, 2022

Local News

Colorado wolf attacks continue; rancher fights for compensation, and hazing fails

rancher says he’s lost three calves. He’s tried wild burros, fox lights, flags and cracker shells

June 6, 2022

Local News

Man arrested after pursuit from New Mexico to Mancos

also arrested in separate car after pursuit

June 6, 2022

Local News

Arizona man faces charge of vehicular homicide after motorcyclist dies in Cortez crash

driver faces charges; motorcyclist airlifted to hospital

June 4, 2022

Local News

Sentencing for Hesperus bank robber is pushed to June 29

Rose Moore faces up to 25 months for robbery last June

June 1, 2022