Package pirates pilfer parcel from Durango porch Alleged thieves videoed following delivery driver, later caught outside pawnshop January 9, 2026
Durango’s problem-solving court connects vulnerable residents with vital resources Program gives residents a chance to move forward January 9, 2026
Durango Police Department issues guidelines on how to safely protest enforcement urges demonstrators be peaceful during turbulent times January 8, 2026
Rep. Jeff Hurd ‘disappointed’ after House fails to override Trump veto Arkansas Valley Conduit project would have brought clean drinking water to rural Colorado January 8, 2026
Durango’s Gametime incident explained: Two boys ditch day care for Wendy’s restaurant received written warnings for failing to supervise children January 8, 2026
Water flowing again through Cascade flume, operating at reduced capacity Permanent fix expected to take roughly two years January 7, 2026
Durango to get new ‘nature-based’ hotel Rebranded 47-room lodge aims to draw outdoor adventurers January 7, 2026
It’s about adapting: business and economy focus of forum at Fort Lewis College Southwest Economic Outlook spurred discussions on cost of living, stagnant wages and artificial intelligence January 6, 2026
Sen. Michael Bennet reflects on year in Congress Pushing back against President Trump has been big battle 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
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
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
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
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
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
ICE officers detain Durango man on New Year’s Eve Federal agents stop vehicle, take individual into custody January 1, 2026
Couple killed in Bayfield-area house fire identified and Terry Fitzgerald lived off grid and were beloved in La Plata County January 1, 2026
