Newsletter - Durango Herald

Local News

Powerful storms expected early this week

snow in high country possible

August 21, 2016

Local News

Community packs Carver Brewing to get glimpse of Olympian Howard Grotts

Spectators packed the patio at Carver Brewing Co. in Durango to watch Howard Grotts race in the Olympic mountain bike…

August 21, 2016

Local News

Sales tax collections up in June after declines

sales in July and August could put the city back on track

August 21, 2016

Local News

Ute Mountain Utes are awarded a $9 million grant for water upgrades

will go to projects in Towaoc and White Mesa

August 21, 2016

Local News

Caption This!: ‘I think that apple is stuck in my throat’

This week’s photo comes from Heather Esterday of a buck howling in the wind.Courtesy of Heather Esterday Coming in a…

August 21, 2016

Local News

Direct flights from Durango to L.A. end with a contest

Durango man surprises girlfriend with return trip to California

August 20, 2016

Local News

Traffic light planned for College Drive and Second Avenue

Construction could happen in 2017

August 20, 2016

Local News

Ballot certification underway in Colorado

issues approved this week; looming fracking questions stir controversy

August 20, 2016

Local News

Margaret Barge, artist and teacher, dies at 88

helped found Durango Arts Center

August 19, 2016

Professional Sports

Durango’s Todd Wells wins Breck Epic on heels of Leadville 100

325 miles, 2 wins in Colorado

August 19, 2016

Religion

In some countries, deviating from religious norms can be deadly

Religious freedom report singles out specific countries

August 19, 2016

Local News

Durango hailed as model for cycling infrastructure

Durango is model for transit needs across Colorado

August 19, 2016

Business

Unconventional homes may not qualify for conventional loans

Financing biggest barrier for nontraditional structures

August 19, 2016

Local News

Mancos artist’s work stolen at Utah festival

overshadows Best in Show award

August 19, 2016

Music

Durango’s Cannondolls releasing new album

Photo courtesy of The Cannondolls/Illustration by Cliff Vancura, Durango Herald By Katie Chicklinski-Cahill Herald Arts & Entertainment editor One thing…

August 18, 2016

Local News

Return on Fort Lewis College investments better than state’s

left with state have significantly lower return on investment

August 18, 2016

Local News

Phone scam targets La Plata Electric Association customers

Resident gets duped out of $1,900

August 18, 2016

Local News

Llamas fending for themselves in high country

Animals left behind when hikers rescued by helicopter

August 18, 2016

Local News

Teen fabricated assault, robbery on Animas River Trail

say boy admits to lying

August 18, 2016

Local News

Single-payer health initiative sparks fight among Democrats

ProgressNow’s opposition enrages activists pushing ballot issue

August 17, 2016

Local News

Silverton’s Venture Snowboards back in business

Popular company reopens

August 17, 2016

Local News

Durango man found guilty of felony assault

Reddy faces 5 to 16 years in prison

August 17, 2016

Professional Sports

Colorado’s Jenny Simpson runs to 1st U.S. Olympic medal in women’s 1,500

Colorado’s Jennifer Simpson cried as she carried the United States flag after becoming the first American woman to medal in…

August 17, 2016

Southwest Life

In the Animas Valley, old-growth’s last stand?

patch may be last untouched forest

August 17, 2016