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Sunny Southwest Colorado attracts major solar projects
Tri-State agrees to buy power from solar company Juwi Inc.
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Colorado declares drought emergency for Western Slope
State monitors 21 counties, including La Plata County
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Photo: Bayfield Marshal’s Office patrols on Segway
Joe McIntyre, chief of the Bayfield Marshal’s Office, on Friday rides the department’s Segway, which will be used to patrol the Fourth of July parade in Bayfield. “We got this…
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FBI agent testifies about cellphone activity after Dylan Redwine’s disappearance
Trial to resume Tuesday after holiday weekend
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Trial questions answered: Who pays for those suits? Do jurors go home at night? What happened to the lights?
Mark Redwine faces trial in connection with son’s death
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Steep rent increase forces some to pack it up in north Durango
Residents at Edelweiss Condominiums face 50% price hike
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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 128
About 90 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about Durango’s fireworks show, with 98% of respondents correctly answering, “Drought conditions and fireworks.” Participants scored…
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Durango seeks bids on Camino del Rio underpass
Pedestrian crossing expected to cost about $4 million
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Son, first ex-wife testify in Mark Redwine trial
Father was ‘stoic’ when Dylan’s remains were found
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Photo: Durango McDonald’s closes for major renovation
Construction crews work Thursday at the McDonald’s in Durango. The fast-food restaurant closed recently for a major renovation and rebuild, inside and out, handled by Dominion Engineering, according to city…
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COVID-19 outbreak reported at Pagosa Springs Walmart
10 cases mark fourth largest outbreak in Archuleta County
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Two found dead on U.S. Highway 160 on Mancos Hill
Married couple from Roswell, New Mexico
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Expert witness says fracture on Dylan’s skull consistent with blunt force trauma
Wildlife official testifies bears, cougars don’t travel miles with kills
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Native Hope Ministries to host food drive Saturday
Native Hope Ministries will host a food and supply drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in the Summit Church parking lot, 2917 Aspen Drive. Donations of non-perishable food…
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City of Durango’s draft water master plan available for public review and comment
The city of Durango has released a draft version of the City Water Master Plan developed with SEH Engineering for the city’s long-term water needs. The plan identifies current water…
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Fourth of July DUI enforcement begins Friday
The Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies will conduct a Fourth of July DUI enforcement period Friday to Monday. Increased law enforcement will be…
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Durango woman takes first few steps 8 months after Jeep rollover
Crash occurred on Black Bear Pass above Telluride: ‘We were out there living ... you can’t regret doing that’
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Gov. Polis notes funding concerns with bill banning American Indian mascots
Deadline to stop using derogatory, offensive representations is June 1
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Cortez woman hauls in more world-record fish
Favorite record catch was caught at Puett Reservoir
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Boebert introduces resolution to censure Biden over southern border policies
Policy experts and constituents call it a ‘political stunt’
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Monsoonal rain brings a shot of relief, but it might not last long
June had record-breaking heat; then rain put month above average for precipitation
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Sen. Michael Bennet seeks to clean up orphaned wells
Environmental experts praise bills for increased accountability
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Durango Events Calendar: Things to do in Durango and Bayfield
The city of Cortez will host a fireworks show on the Fourth of July. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)du1-i-syn Highlight of the Week La Plata Open Space Conservancy will host its…
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Wildlife expert: Fatal animal attack ‘highly unlikely’ in Redwine case
Biologist describes bear activity in Durango, Vallecito region
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Photos: Red Road to D.C. Totem Pole Journey stops at Fort Lewis College
Great Old Broads for Wilderness hosted the Red Road to D.C. Totem Pole Journey on Tuesday at Fort Lewis College, with about 100 people in attendance. The Lummi Nation in…
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Drought triggers penalties for overuse of water
Dolores Water Conservancy District enacts fines to deter overuse of water
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Hesperus woman arrested on suspicion of bank robbery
Suspect in Albuquerque case reportedly made off with $158
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Investigators detail finding first remains of Dylan Redwine
Discovery of clothing, bones and personal effects buoyed investigation
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City of Durango announces services schedule for Fourth of July holiday
The city of Durango announces its schedule for the Fourth of July holiday, which will be observed Monday: City administrative offices will be closed, including City Hall, River City Hall,…