Newsletter - Durango Herald

Farmington to face Navajo Prep in girls tournament title game

Scorpions scored early and often in victory over Window Rock, Navajo Prep slipped past Volcano Vista to advance into Saturday’s…

December 13, 2025

Local News

An AI data center in the Four Corners? Not around the corner, but not far away

Farmington mayor says groups are exploring data center development

December 13, 2025

Local News

Cortez seeks legal guidance after overcollecting $2.8 million in recreation tax

steps: how to handle the excess funds

December 12, 2025

Local News

Daytime delays expected on U.S. 550 and Colorado 145

work requires heavy equipment

December 12, 2025

Tri-Cities

Shiprock woman admits stabbing young daughter

Maylene John faces 15 years in federal prison

December 12, 2025

Sports

Sanders Invitational Tournament highlighted by solid opening round efforts in boys basketball

Scorpions slip past Grand Junction, Volcano Vista rolls over Shiprock, Maryvale and Durango earn first round victories at Farmington High…

December 12, 2025

Sports

Farmington, Volcano Vista girls teams roll to victory in opening round action of Sanders Invite

Prep and Window Rock teams also advance to second round of bracket

December 12, 2025

Tri-Cities

Four Corners Musical Theatre Company announces early bird season ticket offer

available through Dec. 31

December 11, 2025

Local News

Morning fire destroys Mancos home; no injuries reported

of blaze still being investigated

December 10, 2025

Sports

State champions Volcano Vista, Navajo Prep headline Marv Sanders Invitational Tournament

girls team comes into three-day event with 4-0 record after earning title in Capital City Tourney, Scorpions boys (4-1) open…

December 9, 2025

Local News

San Juan National Forest announces seasonal road and trail closures

Closures are present in the Dolores, Columbine and Pagosa Ranger Districts

December 5, 2025

Local News

Second measles case reported in Montezuma County

health department says anyone at Cold Stone Creamery on Nov. 26 from 3:30 – 6 p.m. might have been exposed

December 5, 2025

Tri-Cities

Central Consolidated Schools grapples with cultural harm after classroom incident

Insensitive item prompts cleansing ceremonies, policy review

December 5, 2025

Sports

Farmington tops Durango in girls basketball season opener

Scorpions, loaded with 11 seniors, led by Anitielu’s 21 and Dale’s 11 points

December 3, 2025

AP New Mexico

FBI surge leads to charges in 2020 killing in Native American community

Zachariah Shorty was last seen alive in Farmington

November 26, 2025

Community

Canyons of the Ancients Luminaria event canceled for 2025

previously was scheduled for Dec. 5

November 26, 2025

New Mexico

Sipapu kicks off New Mexico’s ski season

Purgatory ready to open on Friday

November 26, 2025

Tri-Cities

California woman found dead on Bisti trail in San Juan County

Husband missing; Sheriff’s Office investigates

November 25, 2025

Local News

Montezuma, La Plata fairgrounds close amid 8-state outbreak of equine virus

confirmed case reported in Colorado’s Larimer County

November 24, 2025

Education

Judge tosses Cortez superintendent’s defamation suit, orders Burris to pay fees

says Lewis is protected under anti-SLAPP law and immunity after reporting allegations of abuse

November 21, 2025

Local News

Driver ejected from SUV after hitting semitrailer on U.S. 491

driver seriously injured, State Patrol says

November 20, 2025

Local News

Mesa Verde’s loop roads and hiking return to normal winter schedule

facilities reopen after U.S. Congress approved a budget measure to end the shutdown

November 20, 2025

Community

Mancos toy swap draws strong turnout; leftover toys donated

Parents and guardians exchange toys

November 19, 2025

Local News

Former Ute Mountain Ute tribal official Lyndreth Wall convicted in sex case

found guilty on 15 of 20 counts after allegedly using his status of tribal healer to abuse women

November 19, 2025