Newsletter - Durango Herald

The NBA hoped to begin its season on a strong note. Now it faces a gambling scandal

FBI assistant director Christopher Raia speaks at a press conference announcing the arrests of Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey…

October 24, 2025

Local News

Powers steps into deputy role as Region 9 focuses on business and workforce growth

says infrastructure groundwork paves the way for growing local industries

October 23, 2025

Sports

Cortez lead dispatcher completes grueling Moab240 ultramarathon despite extreme weather

ultramarathon lasted from Oct. 10 to Oct. 15

October 23, 2025

Local News

Trial nears for ex-Ute Mountain Ute leader accused in federal sex-abuse case

Durango court sets final steps in case against Lyndreth Wall, accused of long-term sex abuse

October 22, 2025

Local News

November likely will be warmer, drier for Four Corners, but expect swings

Niña pattern favors warm, dry start to Colorado’s cold season

October 21, 2025

Tri-Cities

Victim speaks out in toilet seat syringe case

'I don’t use public restrooms anymore.’

October 21, 2025

Tri-Cities

New Mexico and Greyhound partner to expand bus operations

route will run between Albuquerque, Farmington, Bernalillo, Cuba and into Durango

October 16, 2025

Local News

Former La Plata commissioner welcomed as interim Dolores attorney

Westendorff enters the role temporarily as town attorney after Jon Kelly steps aside

October 16, 2025

Tri-Cities

Hundreds in Farmington honor, remember Charlie Kirk on his birthday

Candlelight vigil memorial at San Juan County Sheriff’s Posse grounds

October 15, 2025

Local News

Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office carries out extradition of high-risk criminal with El Paso County

Suspect faces second-degree assault among other felony charges

October 15, 2025

Local News

Chairman Manuel Heart looks to a new generation after five terms for the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe

Entering retirement following three decades on Tribal Council, Chairman Manuel Heart offers his reflections to The Journal

October 15, 2025

Tri-Cities

Durango man booked in Farmington for 8th DWI case

Cochran arrested and charged

October 14, 2025

Local News

Judge keeps $2M bond for Cortez mother accused in daughter’s death

Defense receives 3,000 pages of discovery from the state

October 10, 2025

Local News

Utah greenlights uranium mine northeast of Monticello

Canada-based Anfield Energy can begin construction on mine in San Juan County, Utah

October 9, 2025

Courts and Crime

Two suspects in Cortez slaying to appear in court in December

man dies in beating in Veterans Park; two others injured

October 8, 2025

Local News

Ex-Ute Mountain Ute leader Lyndreth Wall faces trial this month in sex-abuse case

Wall, former tribal councilman and school board member, faces 20 felony charges

October 8, 2025

Local News

‘Movie money’ circulates in Cortez again

counterfeit case reported Thursday using fake Benjamin Franklin

October 7, 2025

New Mexico

New Mexico officials to hold update on San Juan generating station cleanup

pollution cleanup plan delayed until November

October 6, 2025

Community

Cortez Municipal Airport closes runway for $8.6 million rehabilitation

will suspend runway operations through Oct. 24, continue in spring

October 6, 2025

Local News

Traffic sparse at Mesa Verde National Park after partial closure

Federal shutdown limits access, but scenic drive still wows at Mesa Verde

October 3, 2025

Local News

Update: Street racing crash injures two in Farmington; police release video

flees scene of arrest, hits vehicle at grocery store

October 1, 2025

Local News

Update: Federal shutdown closes Mesa Verde National Park facilities; tourists caught off-guard

roads, the Mesa Verde Museum and Visitor Center closed

October 1, 2025

Local News

Man who killed bear in Dolores fined $500 for illegally discharging firearm

Illegal hunting charge amended to violation for failing to latch bear-resistant trash

September 30, 2025

Tri-Cities

Latter-day Saints President Russell Nelson dies

church leaders say he inspired their lives and will be missed

September 30, 2025