Newsletter - Durango Herald

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Water seminar asks what prolonged drought means for Southwest Colorado

170 people hear presentations from water experts, professors and tribal leaders

April 1, 2022

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Emergency rule temporarily suspends all Colorado poultry events

flu detected in wild geese; virus threatens domestic and commercial poultry

March 31, 2022

Local News

Update: Popeyes opening in Cortez this fall; will employ 40

Drive-thru restaurant’s preliminary hours will be 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

March 31, 2022

Local News

Two women face charges of animal cruelty in Dolores County horse case

Dolores County sheriff initiated recovery of six horses from snowy mountain pasture in January

March 30, 2022

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Firefighters increase containment on Colorado wildfire

homes lost after nearly 20,000 flee

March 27, 2022

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Dolores supports plan for downtown restroom as cost jumps

Flanders Park location is needed to handle events, board says

March 26, 2022

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Colorado Rep. Barbara McLachlan eyes fourth term

Longtime representative from Durango touts her work at the Capitol as campaign season nears

March 26, 2022

Local News

Final report released on fatal avalanche southwest of Ophir

backcountry snowboarder triggered slide below Pilot Knob

March 24, 2022

Local News

Family and friends honor late Commissioner Joel Stevenson in Cortez

U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert offers speech, prayer and a flag

March 23, 2022

Local News

Mancos cafe sells Durango woman’s flag pins to raise money for Ukrainians

pins available for donation at Absolute Bakery & Cafe

March 22, 2022

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Durango railroad operator poised to operate Old Tucson site

Western-themed attraction has served as a film set

March 20, 2022

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Beloved Steamboat local killed in avalanche; second person rescued by helicopter

backcountry travelers have been killed in slides this season, including three snowshoers

March 20, 2022

Local News

Telluride snowboarder killed in avalanche near Trout Lake

Helicopter guide service spots slide, drops off guides to search

March 18, 2022

Local News

Cortez woman faces murder charge in uncle’s slaying

Latonya Laura Ahasteen faces charge of second-degree homicide, is held on $750,000 bond

March 18, 2022

Local News

Colorado lawmaker drops gun in Capitol while hurrying to abortion vote

Witnesses call incident ‘reckless and scary’

March 15, 2022

Local News

Dance to fundraise for couple hoping to give their Ukrainian parents sanctuary in Cortez

Corners Dance Society to host Saturday event at the Montezuma County Annex

March 12, 2022

Sports

Girls are ‘part of the team’ for FLC football

interns help program while learning career skills

March 12, 2022

Local News

Montezuma County gives green light to new USDA processing plant south of Cortez

Facility will have capacity for up to 200 animals per month; economic boost expected to area ranchers

March 10, 2022

Local News

Dolores County Court prepares for trial in fatal shooting of bow hunter

Plewe denies multiple pretrial motions from defense; trial set for May 16 in Dove Creek

March 9, 2022

Local News

Colorado needs to cut greenhouse gas pollution from industry. They’ve put it off until 2023

officials say their rulemaking plan will make deeper cuts across more factories. Environmental advocates say it’s delay and betrayal all…

March 8, 2022

Local News

Hesperus Ski Area expands hours, opens daily

Snowstorms allow slopes to operate every day starting Thursday

March 7, 2022

Local News

Update: Three people found dead in Cortez hotel room identified

Officials: No foul play suspected; drug use a possible cause

March 5, 2022

Local News

Storm expected to deliver mild snow amid unseasonably warm weather

nears record-high temperatures; storm could dump up to 2 feet in mountains

March 4, 2022

Local News

Towaoc woman suspected in Walmart bomb, death threats is arrested

Raelena Kuebler suspected of continuing threats to store employees

March 3, 2022