News

Food

Hoopla Ice Cream makes its debut in Durango

sell out before pop-up appearance at Anarchy Brewing Co.

March 4, 2026

Local News

Group proposing mask ban for officers in Durango nears Friday petition deadline

Secret Police citizen’s initiative has collected about 1,600 signatures

March 4, 2026

News

We don’t need ICE

We don’t need ICE. We need COPS. COPS = Capture Oligarchical Pedophiliacs. Bill Frederick Durango

March 4, 2026

News

Cale Makar, Parker Kelly lead Avalanche past Ducks 5-1 for a SoCal sweep

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar, center, celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period of an NHL hockey game…

March 3, 2026

News

Dak’s career-high 22 points and career-high 10 rebounds help Colorado withstand Utah in 92-78 win

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Bangot Dak scored a career-high 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and Colorado withstood Utah’s…

March 3, 2026

Local News

Body camera footage released in fatal officer-involved shooting north of Durango

Mexico man holding bat and ax handle ran at deputy, video shows

March 3, 2026

Local News

CPW opens $1M grants, looking to reduce bear-human conflicts

season raises concern for this summer’s conflicts

March 3, 2026

Local News

Former La Plata County Jail commander pleads not guilty; trial date set

Aber accused of viewing inmate strip search videos for personal sexual gratification

March 3, 2026

News

Olivia Miles is second TCU player in a row to take Big 12 top player and newcomer awards

TCU guard Olivia Miles looks to score ahead of Baylor guard Taliah Scott during the first half of an NCAA…

March 3, 2026

Local News

Photos: A couple of interesting moon moments

The lunar eclipse (Blood Moon) photographed about 4 a.m. Tuesday from Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca A lunar halo appears around…

March 3, 2026

News

On 3/3, USA Basketball announces new 3×3 initiative to spur growth in that version of the game

FILE – Dylan Travis (15), Jimmer Fredette (5) and Canyon Barry (6), all of the United States, react after a…

March 3, 2026

Local News

Durango High School pathway prepares students for careers in health care

‘There’s 400-plus kids in here that are doing something every day to make themselves a better health care professional,’ teacher…

March 3, 2026

Local News

Activism and altruism: Karen Zink reflects on a life of giving back after beating cancer

practitioner works to bolster women’s health care in La Plata County

March 3, 2026

Local News

Baseline water data collected as mining interest returns to the La Platas

Mountain Studies Institute to track changes during exploratory activity

March 2, 2026

Local News

Longtime Fort Lewis College faculty member appointed as Katz School of Business dean

Institution selects internal candidate after national search

March 2, 2026

Local News

Plans underway to move 33‑ton rail tracks off Dolores streets

has sat along Central and Sixth streets for about 18 months

March 2, 2026

News

Vitesse: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. (AP) — GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. (AP) — Vitesse Energy Inc. (VTS) on Monday reported a loss of…

March 2, 2026

Local News

Section of Colorado Highway 3 to close for two-week rockfall mitigation

Business and trailhead access to remain accessible

March 2, 2026

News

Horses that heal: Equine therapy rising in popularity

Bridget Williams introduces a child to a horse at Red Horse Healing in Rapid Valley, S.D. on Feb. 21, 2026.…

March 2, 2026

Local News

Staring down budget cliff, Durango councilors weigh transit services and parking fees

expects to be $2 million in the hole for 2028

March 2, 2026

News

Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder dies in a single-car crash at age 23, police say

FILE – Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder (22) warms up before an NCAA college football game Sept. 14, 2024, in Fort…

March 2, 2026

News

A long way from the war, Iran loses its opening Women’s Asian Cup game to South Korea

Iranian supporters react during the Women's Asia Cup soccer match between Iran and South Korea on the Gold Coast, Australia,…

March 2, 2026

News

EchoStar: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — EchoStar Corp. (SATS) on Monday reported a loss of $1.21 billion in…

March 2, 2026

Local News

Will Animas Air Park development finally take off?

Feasibility study aims to clarify what’s possible; skeptics question whether it will change longstanding barriers

March 2, 2026