Newsletter - Durango Herald

Atmos Energy finishes first phase of construction in Durango

Upgrade of infrastructure will continue in 2018

December 3, 2016

Joel Jones honored at Fort Lewis College board meeting

The presentation included personal remembrances from Peggy Sharp, the board’s deputy secretary, outgoing Chairwoman Karen Wilde, and incoming Chairman Steve…

December 3, 2016

Local News

Fort Lewis College determines identity in modern era

stresses liberal arts, professional development

December 3, 2016

Business

Texas, California sending many new residents to Colorado

data shows Coloradans are top migrants to county

December 3, 2016

Nation & World

Voices from Standing Rock: ‘This pipeline represents something deeper’

the project means to people on different sides of the issue

December 2, 2016

Local News

Fort Lewis College sees uptick in graduation rates

Efforts to retain freshmen are succeeding, too

December 2, 2016

Nation & World

Mosques across U.S. receive hate-filled letter

A letter calling Muslims “children of Satan” was sent to several mosques across the country.Courtesy of Council on American-Islamic Relations…

December 2, 2016

College Sports

Bayfield’s Kirstie Hillyer takes Mountain West Conference by storm

Bayfield’s Hillyer sensational in freshman season at CSU

December 2, 2016

Performing Arts

Merely Players brings ‘A Christmas Carol’ to the stage

Theater, dance and music come together for a unique telling of traditional tale

December 1, 2016

Local News

Residents explore solutions to housing shortage

considering changing parking, height and density regulations

December 1, 2016

Local News

Advocacy groups hear from police about domestic violence

Officers train extensively to handle delicate situations

December 1, 2016

Local News

Four Corners’ ozone levels meet tougher standards

Pollution controls, switch to natural gas credited

December 1, 2016

Local News

Travelers pack airport lots during Thanksgiving Day holiday

The parking lot at the Durango-La Plata County Airport was packed in the days around Thanksgiving. The airport staff members…

December 1, 2016

Professional Sports

Carmen Small switching gears on cycling career

Durangoan to race and begin directing

November 30, 2016

Local News

Former Durango man pleads guilty to child sex sting

lured by internet ads placed by law officers

November 30, 2016

Southwest Life

World AIDS Day honors those lost, promotes education

on display at Fort Lewis College; free testing available

November 30, 2016

Local News

U.S. Senate OKs bill to explore impact of outdoor industry

Economic data could inform decisions that affect recreation

November 30, 2016

Local News

La Plata County Sheriff: Tighter budget means no body cameras for now

Department would need to spend $30,000 to equip deputies, sheriff says

November 30, 2016

Local News

Pot shop moratorium proposed

Durango City Council considers re-evaluating rules

November 29, 2016

Local News

Homeless camps west of Tech Center raise concerns

explores solutions to homelessness

November 29, 2016

High School Sports

All-State soccer teams impacted by all-league votes

goalkeeper first team all-state on 1 list, left off another

November 29, 2016

Education

Durango School District 9-R’s early childhood program sets example for Colorado

That’s because the Colorado Department of Education likes the way Durango works with its youngest students so much, the district…

November 29, 2016

Local News

Avalanche blasting planned Wednesday on Red Mountain Pass

Intermittent delays are expected from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday on Red Mountain Pass, where the Colorado Department of…

November 29, 2016

Local News

Fort Lewis College students vandalize Native American ruins in Utah

Defacing occurred on college-led trip

November 29, 2016