Newsletter - Durango Herald

Local News

Grand Junction school to retire Warrior mascot as Polis signs ban into law

Schools have until June 2022 to retire mascots that use Native American images or names. Or they can be fined…

July 1, 2021

Local News

Monsoonal rain brings a shot of relief, but it might not last long

had record-breaking heat; then rain put month above average for precipitation

June 30, 2021

Local News

Durango’s former finance director re-sentenced for stealing $712,000 in taxpayer money

Brown given jail time, 20 years’ probation

June 25, 2021

Local News

Low flows on Dolores River trigger limits on fishing

Anglers being asked to only fish in the morning below McPhee dam

June 24, 2021

Local News

Vaccinations increase, but a partisan divide persists, poll shows

Polis’ handling of the pandemic: 60% said they approve, 32% said they disapprove and 8% said they have no opinion

June 24, 2021

Local News

Crash on U.S. Highway 491 north of Cortez injures driver

truck slams into back of semitrailer

June 24, 2021

Business

Colorado reaches 91% rural broadband coverage; efforts to improve internet for Utes move forward

Pending measure would help pay for infrastructure for tribes

June 23, 2021

Local News

Misdirected box truck gets stuck on Ophir Pass road

ticketed after blocking traffic; phone map blamed

June 22, 2021

Regional News

Colorado court rejects animal cruelty measure opposed by farmers, ranchers

Initiative 16 heads back to the title board and its proponents for change

June 21, 2021

Local News

Firefighters battle dry, windy conditions in Southwest Colorado; Trail Canyon Fire at 840 acres

Creek Fire 2, burning near Towaoc, contained at 150 acres

June 20, 2021

Sports

Eli Tomac of Cortez wins first moto of 2021, is third overall at High Point

charges past teammate Cianciarulo, jumps three positions in season standings

June 19, 2021

Local News

Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 126

About 115 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about hazy skies, with 93% of…

June 18, 2021

Local News

Mesa Verde welcomes back visitors; upgrades are underway

sees increase in number of tourists; superintendent to retire this summer

June 17, 2021

The Journal

Rock climber rescued in Cracked Canyon near Ophir

took a 30-foot fall in remote area

June 16, 2021

Food

Farmers Market: Vibrant Earth Seeds helps gardeners achieve food sovereignty

Canyon-based business is just over a year old

June 15, 2021

Local News

Ride the Rockies arrives in Cortez

Cyclists and support crews will camp in Parque de Vida, shop in host towns

June 14, 2021

Local News

Ute Mountain rodeo, music entertain crowd

Mountain Roundup Rodeo a Cortez classic

June 12, 2021

Regional News

Discovery of gray wolf pups won’t change Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s reintroduction work

Wildlife officials say the confirmation of the first wolf family in Colorado since the 1940s will help biologists establish more…

June 11, 2021

Local News

‘Extremely critical’ fire warning for first time in 15 years as Western Slope drought worsens

45% of Colorado, all west of the Continental Divide, now in some state of drought

June 11, 2021

Local News

Montezuma Land Conservancy gets $277K grant for wildlife habitat projects

Projects support wetlands to benefit Gunnison sage grouse, big game and ranches

June 10, 2021

Regional News

BLM nominee faces GOP opposition, Democrat praise

Stone-Manning’s views on land use, location of headquarters hit home in West

June 10, 2021

Regional News

Key reservoir on Colorado River hits record low amid drought

In this 2015 file photo, a riverboat glides through Lake Mead on the Colorado River at Hoover Dam near Boulder…

June 10, 2021

Regional News

5 big tax bills Colorado lawmakers passed this year that will affect your wallet

Significant changes were made to property tax rates, tax loopholes and tax credits that will affect the wallets of people…

June 10, 2021

Local News

Court hearing held for owners of dogs involved in incident on Montezuma Ave.

Defendants get suspended fines; restitution and vicious dog charge pending

June 9, 2021