Newsletter - Durango Herald

Local News

New law restricts how county commissioner districts are drawn

Bill 1047 applies to large, growing counties

May 3, 2021

Regional News

Polis drops mask mandate for indoor spaces where at least 80% of people are fully vaccinated

Stricter rules still apply in La Plata County

May 3, 2021

Action Line

Pathway to nowhere might go somewhere soon

Here is the abrupt and unsightly runout near East Ninth Avenue to the city’s beautiful pedestrian/bike path that parallels Goeglein…

May 3, 2021

Local News

U.S. Highway 160 concrete work begins Monday in west Durango

Diamond grinding process to add life to existing surface

May 2, 2021

New Mexico

Farmington police honor three men for stopping knife-wielding man

sprang into action outside Animas Valley Mall

May 2, 2021

Local News

Opposing Biden’s vision for public lands, hard-right group makes inroads in Colorado

least four counties have signaled resistance to 30X30 plan

May 2, 2021

Regional News

Colorado ski areas aren’t talking about skier fatalities, but coroners are

least 11 skiers were killed in traumatic crashes during 2020-21 season

May 2, 2021

Local News

Weekly planner for May 3-7

du1-i-syn City of Durango: La Plata County: www.co.laplata.co.us or call 382-6210. Town of Bayfield: www.bayfieldgov.org or call 884-9544. Town of…

May 2, 2021

New Mexico

San Juan County, N.M., receives failing score for air quality

had higher-than-average number of ozone days

May 2, 2021

New Mexico

New Mexico Environment Department conducts inspections of public pools

Farmington’s Bisti Bay to open May 28

May 2, 2021

Local News

Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 119

Participants scored highest on a question about fish in the Dolores River, with 89% of respondents correctly answering, “Low river…

May 1, 2021

Local News

Colorado Parks and Wildlife releases film ‘Lynx: Shadows of the Forest’

film tells story of Canada lynx reintroduction in Colorado

May 1, 2021

Regional News

Coronavirus flushed Colorado rafting in 2020

Rafting businesses endured a 21% decline in traffic last summer

May 1, 2021

College Sports

Edwards ends super regional drought for Fort Lewis College men’s golf

Edwards headlines massive improvement for Skyhawks golf

May 1, 2021

Local News

Tri-State board OKs 2% drop in wholesale electricity rates

LPEA: Too early to say if consumer costs will drop

April 30, 2021

Local News

Pueblo Community College to launch new agricultural program in fall

classes will be offered in ag business, animal science

April 30, 2021

Local News

Faculty censures CU Boulder president, citing ‘failure of leadership’

says Mark Kennedy fails to improve diversity, equity and inclusion on campus

April 30, 2021

Local News

Two dogs rescued from tall cliff on Ute Mountain Ute reservation

‘It was good training for the team. It was a success,’ sheriff says

April 30, 2021

Local News

Vallecito Marina did just fine in 2020. What will this summer bring?

COVID-19 pandemic brought more business to lake community north of Durango

April 30, 2021

Performing Arts

Durango High School theater returns to the stage with ‘Carrie’

1096 wants to take you to the prom

April 30, 2021

New Mexico

COVID and water recreation: When is it safe to go mask-less?

coverings might not be needed outdoors if socially distanced

April 29, 2021

Professional Sports

Sepp Kuss enjoying a strong ride at Tour de Romandie

Opening time trial performance set stage for big week in Switzerland

April 29, 2021

Local News

High-speed chase in New Mexico leads to couple’s arrest

Suspect vehicle fled police despite blown tire; drove wrong way on U.S. Highway 491

April 29, 2021

Local News

Nine active outbreaks reported in La Plata County

A total of 86 cases identified

April 29, 2021