Transport

Coal Bank Pass

Coal Bank, Molas passes to close Thursday night ahead of storm

Weather forecasters call for 2 inches of snowfall per hour

February 13, 2025 • Herald Staff Report

Bayfield

New transportation service coming to La Plata County

‘Over The Top’ will focus on large groups going on weekend trips

May 30, 2024 • Matt Hollinshead — Herald Staff Writer

Community

Durango Transit riders make most of underfunded service

city bus patrons are customers out of necessity, some simply believe in public transportation

July 21, 2023 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Q&A: Durango Transit driver proud to be making a difference

Richards has three decades experience driving buses

July 15, 2023 • Chris Maker — Editorial Assistant

Colorado Department of Transportation

Silverton is snowed-in with ‘extreme’ avalanche danger in the mountains

Spokeswoman says residents are prepared: ‘Locals actually kind of enjoy it’

March 23, 2023 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer

Colorado Department of Transportation

Durango transit receives two grants to replace aging fleet

money will allow city to convert from gas-powered to zero-emission vehicles

October 13, 2022 • Megan K. Olsen — Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Road Runner Transit receives grant from Centura Health

will help expand dial-a-ride services in La Plata County

September 12, 2022 • Megan K. Olsen — Herald Staff Writer

Community

Durango bus service free through August

underway to shape parking master plan

July 23, 2022 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Colorado Department of Transportation

Bridge repairs made Friday near DoubleTree intersection in Durango

Temporary metal plates installed until expansion plate can be replaced

July 23, 2022 • Shane Benjamin — Herald Staff Writer

Air transport

Durango-La Plata County Airport’s temporary closure on track

Flights will be suspended 10 days in September to repave runway and replace lighting

July 5, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Alternative energy

So you’re thinking about an electric car. How easy is it to get juiced in La Plata County?

Durango and its partners say they are prepared to meet growing demands of electrification

June 22, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

Durango railroad resumes service, clarifies fire precautions

a three-day pause, rides started again Wednesday

May 19, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Air transport

Search and rescue may have become much easier in Southwest Colorado with new technology

Durango’s Colorado Highland Helicopters is first operation in the state to receive RECCO equipment

April 27, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

Driver shortages, funding remain roadblocks for public transportation

Plata County meets with transportation leaders to identify challenges and coordinate solutions

April 26, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Alternative energy

Gov. Polis promotes electric vehicles. So why isn’t he driven around in one?

Department of Public Safety has rebuffed governors’ request to be transported in an EV

April 20, 2022 • Shannon Najmabadi — The Colorado Sun

Air transport

Masks no longer required at Durango airport, on city transit

three airlines serving DRO made face coverings optional

April 19, 2022 • Herald Staff Report

Animal

Spring migrations spur safety warnings from Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Drivers should watch for animals at dawn and dusk

April 6, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Archuleta County

What road construction projects can drivers expect this spring in Southwest Colorado?

del Rio work resumes this week; other highway improvements also planned

April 6, 2022 • Nicholas A. Johnson — Herald Staff Writer

Colorado Department of Transportation

Snow misses lower elevations but slams mountains

‘Southwest flow’ and banding limited accumulations

February 24, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Colorado Department of Transportation

U.S. Highway 550 connection project rolls ahead

Excavators and trucks move mountains of dirt ahead of next year’s deadline

February 17, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Air transport

Frontier ends twice-weekly flights between Las Vegas and Durango

aviation director says demand wasn’t there

February 16, 2022 • Shane Benjamin — Herald Staff Writer

Alcohol

We’re supposed to drive sober, right? But hailing a ride can be difficult in Durango after dark

companies recommend calling early, even on mundane Saturday evenings

December 31, 2021 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

What is the city of Durango doing to improve late night transportation?

A public engagement process is underway, but worker shortage remains an issue

December 31, 2021 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Colorado Department of Transportation

Construction on U.S. Highway 160 wildlife crossing to stop for winter

Project will shut down next week before restarting in April

December 9, 2021 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer