Newsletter - Durango Herald

Local News

New Mexico attorney general dissatisfied with mine spill response

Attorney general says state’s requests disregarded

May 20, 2016

Nation & World

Massive frozen-food recall covers hundreds of items

A CRF Frozen Foods plant in Pasco, Wash., has been shut down after it was linked to a listeria outbreak…

May 20, 2016

Arts and Entertainment

Yarn shop set to close its doors

Along with the retail space, the store also had room set aside for the four fiber-arts groups that would get…

May 19, 2016

High School Sports

Durango boys 4×800 relay team wins CHSAA 4A state title

push by Moenning gives Demons title

May 19, 2016

Local News

Oil, gas leases sell for $5.2 million in HD Mountains

than 6,000 acres leased in BLM’s sale

May 19, 2016

Local News

U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton faces challenges from both parties

Democrat Gail Schwartz hopes to shake things up

May 19, 2016

Local News

Sports Authority expected to close at Durango Mall

Liquidators purchase inventory

May 19, 2016

Local News

Parents want more information on School District 9-R standards

Timing, math, languages questioned

May 18, 2016

Local News

La Plata County officials tour King II coal mine site ahead of permit vote

Commissioners will vote May 31 on Class II permit for King II

May 18, 2016

Southwest Life

Colorado Treasure Hunts hides cash in La Plata County

‘If you find it, it’s yours,’ says founder of group

May 18, 2016

High School Sports

Bayfield, Ignacio jump into big show at state track and field

Bayfield, Ignacio combine to send 26

May 18, 2016

Local News

Sen. Cory Gardner’s bill would force EPA to repay all Gold King spill costs

The bill, titled the “Gold King Accountability and Compensation for Taxpayers” is co-sponsored by Senator Orrin Hatch, R-Utah. The legislation…

May 18, 2016

Local News

Two teens remain hospitalized after Sunday rollover near Gem Village

A 17-year-old boy, who was thrown from the vehicle, remained on a ventilator as of Tuesday afternoon, said Capt. Adrian…

May 18, 2016

Local News

Royce Cowan of Durango pleads guilty to stealing church credit card

Cowan faces community corrections sentence

May 18, 2016

Local News

Animas River alert system to use sensors, river spotters

Residents can receive river notifications through CodeRED

May 17, 2016

Local News

Interim aviation director named at Durango-La Plata County Airport

Operations Manager Tony Vicari to take the helm June 17

May 17, 2016

High School Sports

Durango Demons running to state track and field

send large contingent to state track and field

May 17, 2016

Local News

Gold King Mine spill issues dissected at conference

A diversity of experts share information

May 17, 2016

Local News

Ballot proposals pick up where Colorado Legislature left off

mount several efforts in wake of lackluster progress

May 17, 2016

Local News

Art thief sentenced in ‘Afghan Girl’ heist

Gallery owner: Restitution ‘a drop in the bucket’

May 17, 2016

Local News

Whitewater seekers might get chance at Dolores River

As Tim Cooper steers the raft through a rapid, Natasha and Sam Gordon enjoy the ride on the Dolores River…

May 17, 2016

Local News

EPA gives La Plata County a check for another $63,000

pay for ‘direct expenses’

May 16, 2016

Local News

U.S. Senate race dogged by controversy

Keyser fights national headlines in chaotic campaign

May 16, 2016

Local News

Body found in missing woman’s car

Farmington police say no foul play suspected

May 16, 2016