Newsletter - Durango Herald

Local News

Car drives off Colorado 145 into Dolores River

Alcohol is being investigated as a potential cause in single-vehicle accident

September 26, 2025

Local News

Cortez woman indicted for first-degree murder three years after daughter’s death

searches on Tylenol overdose and suffocation found on mother’s phone before daughter’s death

September 22, 2025

Local News

Detroit-style burger joint opens in Mancos

Famburger arrives to town with second location after restaurant in Durango

September 22, 2025

Local News

Two shots fired outside food pantry; two arrested at Montezuma Park

Witnesses said they saw one man holding a gun chase another man down an alleyway

September 19, 2025

Sports

Panthers boys soccer rally in second half to top Durango 5-4

Vista scores four goals in second half, Demons have lost three straight

September 19, 2025

Tri-Cities

Farmington Police investigate ‘chaotic scene’ that led to shooting

Multiple arrests have been made

September 18, 2025

Tri-Cities

Former Montezuma DA Hatfield ‘not guilty’ in 2024 DWI case

successfully argues case ‘not prosecutable’

September 18, 2025

Education

Superintendent Tom Burris resigns after three years in the Montezuma-Cortez district

gives board 60 days to find a new superintendent

September 17, 2025

Local News

Mancos to consider letting Riverwood RV Resort operate year-round

Restrictions intended to prevent a mobile home park

September 16, 2025

New Mexico

New Mexico’s billion-dollar oil field orphans

report says abandoned oil infrastructure could cost the state up to $1.6 billion in coming years

September 16, 2025

Local News

Update: Southwest Colorado faces tornado warnings, flood watch; twister hits Utah homes

Montezuma County faces three tornado warnings as storm hits near state line

September 14, 2025

Local News

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser holds discussion in Cortez

Questions range from rural housing policy to economic development

September 13, 2025

Local News

New Main Street novelty store with sexually explicit items attracts ire of Cortez locals

owner says store is not an adult entertainment shop

September 12, 2025

Tri-Cities

Farmington Police warn of syringes taped to public toilet seat; one person injured

believe case is an ‘isolated incident’

September 8, 2025

Sports

Dominant Durango defense leads to shutout victory over Piedra Vista

quarterback Grady Feeney led offense to 17 points

September 6, 2025

Sports

Bayfield weathers storm, shuts out Aztec 38-0 in season opener

now 0-3 to open season, sophomore Harrison Williams scores two TDs

September 6, 2025

Local News

Update: Rain delivers more relief for Stoner Mesa Fire; trails open up

of rain forecast through Saturday; fire restrictions end Friday

September 5, 2025

Sports

Bayfield High boys soccer team runs past Kirtland Central 6-1

Wolverines (3-2) snap two-game losing streak, Broncos fall to 2-3 on season

September 5, 2025

Tri-Cities

Farmington man accused of shooting both his daughters

daughter fighting for her life in Albuquerque

September 4, 2025

Local News

Metallic Minerals will host open houses about La Plata exploration

Sessions are Thursday in Breen and Friday in Cortez

September 3, 2025

Sports

Durango High cruises past Farmington in 35-6 road win

pick up first win of season in Scorpions home opener with offensive efforts powered by wide receiver Mason Miller and…

August 30, 2025

Local News

Stoner Mesa Fire slowed by rains, except where canopies keep fuels dry

expected to continue through the week before tapering off

August 25, 2025

Associated Press

After Trump and Congress spending cuts, public media stations wait on money for emergency alerts

FILE – An emergency alert is displayed on a cellphone, Oct. 30, 2020, in Rio Rancho, N.M. (AP Photo/Susan Montoya…

August 25, 2025

Tri-Cities

A man on supervised probation threatens Farmington school shooting

Begay Jr. released one day after arrest

August 22, 2025