Man pleads guilty to fatally stabbing Bayfield Speedway clerk
Damitre Burch faces 35 years in prison for killing Jadah Willmett, 21
Durango’s motel-to-apartments housing project should be ready for tenants by end of year
Development targets wage earners making 30% to 60% of area median income
DATE: May 13, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News
Southern Ute flag raised for first time at Ignacio High School
Native American Youth Organization eyes consistency under leadership of Kristean Velasquez
DATE: May 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News
Here’s what the Colorado Legislature did for criminal justice reform during 2024 session
The Colorado Legislature approved a variety of bills changing the state’s criminal justice system relating to law enforcement, jails, and protections for those convicted of crimes.
Here are ...
DATE: May 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News
Cars can be a financial strain for the people who need them most. This Colorado nonprofit helps working single moms keep their vehicles running
For many, having a reliable vehicle is not just a luxury, it's a necessity. It helps one get to work, take their kids to school and manage the daily demands of life.
However, when the need f...
DATE: May 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News
Federal, state officials laud funding for fish passage in La Plata County
Over $700,000 from infrastructure bill will go to culvert replacement
DATE: May 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News
Coloradans’ injuries from guns have cost $8.4 million in health care in six-year span
Two years ago, Colorado hit a record number of firearm-related injuries – which racked up $8.4 million in medical bills.
More than 7,000 health care claims were filed in 2022, according to a...
DATE: May 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News
To-go alcohol to be a permanent part of restaurant takeout in Colorado
Picking up a to-go cocktail or glass of wine will be a permanent feature of restaurant takeout in Colorado, thanks to a new law signed by the governor.
Gov. Jared Polis used an executive ord...
DATE: May 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News
Fireworks to reignite Durango skies this Fourth of July, weather permitting
Pyrotechnics haven’t marked Independence Day since 2019
DATE: May 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News
How will the state use Gold King Mine settlement funds?
A pot of $7.3 million is available to address damage to natural resources
DATE: May 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News
Durango Herald wins 31 press awards in Top of the Rockies contest
Newspaper collected more prizes than any other Colorado publication
DATE: May 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News
