Newsletter - Durango Herald

New Mexico

Chinese nationals victims in labor trafficking pot bust

17 people were unknowingly working in illegal marijuana operation in Shiprock

May 14, 2021

Regional News

Threatening an elected official in Colorado may soon land you in prison

Similar laws exist for judges; another measure may cover prosecutors and public defenders

May 13, 2021

Local News

Durango airport welcomes daily flight from Salt Lake City

Air Lines begins seven-day service; two arrivals, departures expected later this month

May 12, 2021

Regional News

Lauren Boebert votes to oust Liz Cheney; Ken Buck against removal

Congresswoman was ‘canceled today for speaking her mind,’ says Buck

May 12, 2021

Guest Columns

Housing prices are over the moon

One hundred and fifteen thousand dollars. That’s what it takes for a down payment to buy an average-priced home in…

May 12, 2021

Local News

How Colorado can – and cannot – spend $5.7 billion in federal coronavirus stimulus

state, counties and cities could receive payments within days

May 11, 2021

New Mexico

Law enforcement honor those lost in line of duty

Juan County Sheriff Shane Ferrari gives keynote address

May 11, 2021

Editorials

Our View: Shifting sands

Bipartisanism, redistricting impact our political landscape

May 11, 2021

Local News

Boggy Draw prescribed burn resumes after rain delay

may be visible from Dolores, Mancos and Cortez

May 9, 2021

Local News

Crews continue to work on Hawkins Fire

Incident command says fire is 80% contained

May 8, 2021

Sports

Bayfield baseball breaks out brooms at Dove Creek

Wolverines get it done at the plate

May 7, 2021

The Durango Herald

Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 120

About 140 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about Animas River’s peak runoff, with…

May 7, 2021

Pine River Times

Los Pinos ramping up volunteer firefighting program

levy increase allows fire district to expand services

May 5, 2021

High School Sports

Durango Demons pounce on Aztec Tigers for 15 runs

fielding, strong pitching back up bats

May 5, 2021

Local News

Ignacio school board looking for new member after resignation

candidates sign up for open seat

May 5, 2021

Food

Durango Farmers Market to return for 25th year

COVID-19 protocols returning, but so is live music

May 4, 2021

Local News

Durango woman killed in bear attack is identified

Autopsy shows ‘extensive damage,’ perforating injury to the neck

May 4, 2021

Local News

Colorado Democrats in U.S. House seek $200M for projects

3 Republican representatives oppose using earmarks

May 4, 2021

Local News

Mason Center demolished after 70 years

Durango plans landscaping improvements

May 4, 2021

Local News

Mancos teacher arrested on suspicion of sexual assault of student

Armando Lee-Martinez, 28, accused of four felonies

May 4, 2021

Local News

Durango School District 9-R selects common reading to aid ‘cultural proficiency’

will be used as guide to bolster academic achievement among minority students

May 3, 2021

High School Sports

Durango girls basketball starts red hot against Bayfield

Wolverines regrouping after key departures

May 3, 2021

Local News

Durango considers $6 million in alleyway improvements

has 28 unpaved alleys

May 3, 2021

Local News

Colorado school board members could get paid under bill heading to governor

Legislation does not require districts to pay compensation

May 3, 2021