Newsletter - Durango Herald

Effort to crack down on cannabis concentrates spooks some doctors

Physicians worry they may be writing ‘prescriptions,’ which remains illegal under federal law

February 7, 2022

Ignacio’s second stanza sinks Lady Bears

Dolores' Allie Kibel (11) dribbles around Ignacio's Avaleena Nanaeto during SJBL action Fri., Feb. 4, at DHS.Joel Priest Outscored 25-2…

February 7, 2022

Sports

Bears give ’Cats a scare, but fall 52-41

Seekins, Koskie star in loss at home

February 7, 2022

Local News

Police make arrest in Cortez for suspected fentanyl distribution

Hundreds of pills found in home on West Third Street

February 5, 2022

Local News

House catches fire south of Dolores

injuries reported, said Sheriff Steve Nowlin

February 5, 2022

Regional News

Colorado lawmakers reject attempt to ban mountain lion, bobcat and Canadian lynx hunting

Bill 31 was rejected by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee during its first hearing at the Colorado Capitol

February 4, 2022

Local News

Winter snow finally returns after dry January

drops 4-8 inches on Lizard Head Pass; Wolf Creek gets 14 inches

February 2, 2022

Local News

A Democrat wants Colorado voters to eliminate a Capitol delay tactic the GOP has used many times

Resolution 1002 would ask voters to remove a provision in the Colorado Constitution requiring bills to be read at length…

February 2, 2022

Local News

Two wealthy Colorado Republicans running for U.S. Senate each injected more than $500,000 into their campaigns

Democratic U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet raised $2.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2021

February 1, 2022

Local News

Hundreds attend memorial for Montezuma County Commissioner Joel Stevenson

ag man ‘had a great impact on this community, we will not forget him,’ pastor says

January 31, 2022

Local News

Montezuma County Republicans select new commissioner

Koppenhafer chosen to complete Joel Stevenson’s term

January 28, 2022

Local News

Median home prices rise in Montezuma County

prices likely won’t change much; rural lifestyle attractive to those leaving Front Range, Four Corners Board of Realtors president says

January 27, 2022

Local News

Former Mancos teacher pleads not guilty to sexual assault of student

Armando Lee-Martinez, 28, faces four felony charges in a sexual assault case involving a student. Case set for trial in…

January 25, 2022

Local News

Montezuma-Cortez superintendent VanderWey placed on leave

Announcement comes nearly a week after executive session

January 24, 2022

Local News

Muzzleloader pleads not guilty in fatal shooting of bow hunter in Dolores County

set for trial in May in Dove Creek

January 22, 2022

Local News

Update: Neighbors react to 3 deaths in Cortez home; investigation continues

play suspected; family found dead in home on Tucker Court

January 21, 2022

Local News

Rescued horses surrendered to Dolores County sheriff

Suspect denies owning any of the horses; assistant DA said she faced previous animal abuse charges

January 20, 2022

Local News

Montezuma County Commissioner Joel ‘Joe’ Stevenson dies

Commissioner from Mancos had been hospitalized with COVID-related illness

January 20, 2022

Local News

‘Snowtography’ test site set up in San Juan National Forest

seeks relationship between tree canopy, soil moisture and snow depth; webinar on topic is Friday

January 19, 2022

New Mexico

String of burglaries affects eight Farmington businesses in span of days

vehicles also stolen; one recovered

January 15, 2022

Sports

Demons go 5-0 in home dual tournament; Mancos goes 3-2

Ben Belt of Durango High School gets deep in a shot against Ignacio’s Tyler Barnes on Friday at the Durango…

January 15, 2022

Local News

Bicyclist hit on Main Street; pedestrian hit near City Market

A turning car strikes a cyclist; pedestrian is hit near City Market

January 15, 2022

Local News

Montezuma County discusses succession process for ill Stevenson

Commissioner hospitalized for COVID complications

January 12, 2022

Local News

Republican state Sen. Don Coram will run to unseat Lauren Boebert

told a group of constituents in Montrose on Wednesday morning ‘the papers have been filed’ for his congressional bid

January 5, 2022