Sen. Michael Bennet reflects on year in Congress Pushing back against President Trump has been big battle January 6, 2026
Mesa Verde Pellets launches eco-friendly aspen-based cat litter pellets are reportedly safer than pine for animals January 6, 2026
Tribes stake their claim on the Colorado River, and help conserve it ‘flex their sovereignty,’ intend to develop water rights January 6, 2026
Chimney Rock designated an international dark sky park Located in the southern edge of the San Juan Forest, it offers some of the darkest skies in the region January 6, 2026
After years of planning, Nuchu Market opens in Towaoc grocery aims to address food access, affordability and local sourcing January 6, 2026
Durango’s Immigration Task Force begins to take shape Community commission to deliver findings in six months January 5, 2026
Snow returns to Southwest Colorado Mountains could see several inches; dry, warm weather to follow January 5, 2026
Colorado at 150: How the state plans to celebrate its sesquicentennial planned throughout the year January 5, 2026
Community remembers influential Bayfield couple who died in house fire who lived off-grid leave legacy of humanitarianism, community-building in La Plata County January 5, 2026
What’s happening with Denver TV in Southwest Colorado? La Plata County commissioners pushed for Denver TV on Tuesday, urging the Federal Communications Commission in a letter to make… January 5, 2026
Energy Fuels mill in Utah hits U.S. milestone for EV magnets High-quality dysprosium is uncommon outside China January 3, 2026
Photos: An afternoon in 2004 with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell as he works on Capitol Hill Durango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell… January 3, 2026
Four States Irrigation Council to hold 2026 annual meeting in Northglenn Meeting will Jan. 14-5 January 3, 2026
Resident arrested by ICE on New Year’s Eve lived in Durango for 22 years arrest sparks protest outside Bodo field office January 3, 2026
More rain, not snow, expected early next week in lower parts of Southwest Colorado Don’t panic just yet, meteorologist says: Snowpack is doing OK January 3, 2026
Dave and Friends annual Polar Bear Plunge draws adventurous thrill-seekers Farmington plunge was simply ‘exhilarating!’ January 2, 2026
Amid Telluride strike, nearby resorts salvage holiday ski vacations Patrollers say Telluride Ski and Golf has not reached out to resume negotiations; resort still making snow January 2, 2026
Photos and video: ICE protests return to Durango a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday January 2, 2026
Zohran Mamdani officially sworn in on a Quran full of symbolism origin placed in the late 18th or early 19th century during the Ottoman period January 2, 2026
Ben Nighthorse Campbell’s daughter eulogizes her father former orphan, judo Olympian, U.S. senator and artist died Dec. 30 at age 92 January 2, 2026
Woman killed in suspected mountain lion attack while hiking in northern Colorado Wildlife officials have tracked down and killed two cougars, looking for a third January 2, 2026
Durango Dementia Coalition connects families with resources Plata County caregiver network is 120 members strong January 2, 2026
New clinic that blends primary and urgent care opens its doors in Cortez clinic is an endeavor created by family and community January 2, 2026
ICE officers detain Durango man on New Year’s Eve Federal agents stop vehicle, take individual into custody January 1, 2026
