Local News Fentanyl deaths rise in the Four Corners despite national decline Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona see increases in synthetic opioid overdoses as communities struggle to contain cross-border trafficking. April 6, 2026
Local News DeFlock Durango proposes ordinance regulating use of automated license plate readers Councilor Shirley Gonzales endorses proposed law April 6, 2026
Local News After overturned arson conviction, Durango man recounts six-year nightmare Former FLC professor accused of setting fire to City Market working through repercussions April 6, 2026
Local News Public meetings for the week of April 6-10 City of Durango Tuesday, April 7 City Council Study Session, 2 p.m., Smith Chambers, City Hall, 990 East Second Ave.… April 5, 2026
Local News Durango VFW hosts Easter brunch for veterans Fundraising effort provides food, housing and bill payments April 5, 2026
Local News Escalante Middle schoolers qualify for state history competition ‘We learn about history so mistakes are not repeated,’ student says April 5, 2026
Local News 21-year-old Olympian with Durango roots meets fans at Purgatory Resort Downtown Charlie Mickel says discipline is key to high-level competition April 5, 2026
Local News Photos/video: Scrambling for eggs Children gather as many eggs as they can after the start of the city of Durango’s Easter Egg Scramble on… April 4, 2026
Local News Durango sculpture being repaired by original artist ‘Endurance’ was damaged when a car smashed into it at the Florida Road roundabout April 4, 2026
Local News Jail officials say Mercy Hospital returning inmates without care La Plata County seeks answers after repeated returns raise medical concerns April 4, 2026
Local News Fort Lewis College launches four-week Women’s Leadership in Practice series Program created in response to feedback, demand, college says April 3, 2026
Local News Colorado bill would make it easier to cite residents for bear conflicts Measure targets human actions that attract wildlife April 3, 2026
Local News Rep. Jeff Hurd meets with La Plata County business leaders Congressman discussed affordability, economic growth and Iran war April 3, 2026
Local News Second homes prove tricky issue for Durango officials City’s 12% vacancy rate lower than mountain resort towns, but housing concerns persist April 3, 2026
Local News Durango’s ‘crown jewel’ Animas River Trail is 50 years in the making City still negotiating connection to Three Springs April 3, 2026
Local News Durango-based company launches ‘Facebook Marketplace for businesses’ Paid membership gets access to eco-friendly buying, selling, donations in Four Corners April 2, 2026
Local News House passes Prevent Sexual Abuse in Jails bill Legislation created, in part, in response to La Plata County Jail commander case April 2, 2026
Local News Colorado State Patrol urges drivers to slow down during enforcement campaign Lower speeds can reduce fuel costs, avoid costly tickets April 2, 2026
Local News Photo: Every little bit of snow helps The early morning sun lights up the La Plata Mountains on Thursday after fresh snowfall from a recent storm. (Jerry… April 2, 2026
Local News Photo: A window into Easter spirit Diana Crawford paints an Easter mural on the windows of Firestone of Durango on Thursday on north Main Avenue. (Jerry… April 2, 2026
Local News Road Runner Transit announces temporary transit route adjustments (Durango Herald file) Road Runner Transit will temporarily reduce service because of a drop in local nonfederal funding, according to… April 2, 2026
Local News La Plata Electric Association exits Tri-State after decades-long power partnership Co-op cites lower costs, emissions and greater energy independence April 2, 2026
Local News More than 5 miles of Mancos River now protected by Montezuma Land Conservancy Organization aims to keep land in pristine condition for the benefit of wildlife April 1, 2026
Local News Durango man dies in crash south of Durango William Frownfelter, 31, was driving a Subaru Outback near Bondad Hill when he failed to negotiate a curve April 1, 2026