Construction crews replace Atmos Energy natural gas lines Tuesday along East Eighth Avenue, crossing College Drive. Atmos is replacing lines throughout Durango to increase the safety and reliability of its…
Aerial photos create high-resolution map of La Plata County
Bill Waters: ‘I in no way ever intended to do anything wrong’
Architecture places a premium on using existing topography, viewsheds
Vaccine incentive program offers discounts at local businesses
Upper Pine fire chief urges boat safety
The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded $15,074 to the La Plata County jurisdiction to supplement existing emergency food and shelter programs. Under the grant terms, local agencies chosen to receive…
Profits would benefit liberal political action group
Snow-water equivalent at 31% of historical median
Many shops on the honor system: No mask means you’re fully vaccinated
Cory Ireland, 33, was a husband and father of three
The city of Durango temporarily reduced the speed limit downtown to 15 mph to enhance the safety of the bump-outs. City staff members began installing signs Friday to alert drivers.…
The Wibit Aqua Park floating play structure at the Lake Nighthorse swim beach is now open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Lifeguards are on duty. Swimmers are asked…
The city of Durango will give away free mulch until it is gone Friday, June 4, and Saturday, June 5, on a first-come, first-served basis. The mulch pile is located…
Public restrooms located in the new Santa Rita Administration Building are open to the public during the current reconstruction project at Santa Rita Park. The administration building is the large…
With pandemic waning and weather warming it’s time for youth sports
Marek Wentling caught the running bug at age 9 – he hasn’t stopped since
The delivery of six 140-foot-long concrete bridge girders for the U.S. Highway 550-U.S. Highway 160 Connection South Project will be transported to the bridge from 4 to 7 a.m. Wednesday.…
First day of train season also marks first ever arrival of alternative engines in Silverton
Uncertainty a pervading feeling among vets as U.S. pulls out of longest war
Top of the Rockies and Colorado Press Association recognize newspaper
Man suspected of arson in cabin fire; four wildfires contained
Coal Bank and Molas reopen after closure
Shane Voss, head of school at Mountain Middle School, addresses eighth grade graduates and their families on Friday during the students’ commencement ceremony. About 60 students graduated. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry…
River View residents seek to stabilize rent
Race director blames COVID-19 fears, smaller event and people waiting for 50th anniversary
San Juan National Forest’s Columbine Ranger District and Edgemont Highlands Community Association have coordinated for a temporary detour of Pioneer Trail for a goat-led wildfire mitigation project Wednesday through June…
In October, Polis pardoned more than 2,700 people convicted of possessing up to 1 ounce of cannabis
Parasitic mite can kill entire hives, bring economic damage
Local governments undecided about how to spend money
