The Durango Herald

Fort Lewis College to host Community Energy Symposium in 2027 Fort Lewis College plans to host a community energy symposium next year that will investigate how energy and mining can be adjusted to reflect models rooted in sovereignty, sustainability and shared r...

A symposium will investigate how energy and mining can be adjusted to reflect models rooted in sovereignty, sustainability and shared responsibility.

The Bayfield High School boys basketball team begins its playoff journey against St. Mary's in Peyton on Friday. bit.ly/4ubpddb

City Council greenlights 24% reduction in Durango marijuana business licensing fees Durango City Council approved reduced licensing fees for retail and medical marijuana businesses on Tuesday after members of the marijuana industry had requested a more equitable fee structure over th...

Durango City Council lowers licensing fees for retail and medical marijuana businesses. Meanwhile, they question what could be gained from increasing marijuana sales taxes.

Photos: Early spring flowers Photos: Early spring flowers

Flowers pop up around Durango amid springlike temperatures this winter.

Native Lens showcases Indigenous filmmakers at Durango Independent Film Festival The 21st Durango Independent Film Festival is in full swing, and Saturday at Durango Arts Center, Native Lens will screen its Indigenous Film Showcase, featuring the work of eight filmmakers. The scre...

Saturday at Durango Arts Center, Native Lens will screen its Indigenous Film Showcase, featuring the work of eight filmmakers.

Suspect wanted in three killings arrested in Pagosa Springs TORREY, Utah – A man who authorities accuse of killing a southern Utah woman, stealing her vehicle and driving it to a nearby trailhead and killing two women who were hiking together before fleeing in...

A 22-year-old man suspected of killing three women in southern Utah was tracked to Pagosa Springs and arrested.

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

Behind the “No Secret Police” movement in Durango: When local governments fail to act, residents can launch petition drives to place certain matters before the voters.

Democrats in Colorado Legislature oppose reducing Tina Peters’ sentence. Polis may do it anyway

No Democrat in the Colorado Legislature thinks Gov. Polis should reduce Tina Peters’ sentence, which the governor has all but said he will do.

Meet Amy Huff, Rep. Jeff Hurd’s representative to Southwest Colorado Amy Huff, a longtime Durango resident and water lawyer, has been working as Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District Rep. Jeff Hurd’s southwest regional director since July. From Hurd’s regional office ...

Amy Huff serves as an impartial ear to listen to concerns, feedback and comments from Rep. Jeff Hurd’s constituents, and communicates them back to Hurd and his team.

Durango City Council members divided on response to ‘no-mask’ initiative

Durango City Council members divided on how to respond to a citizen initiative that would prohibit law enforcement from concealing their identities.

Fort Lewis College women’s basketball’s season ends with postseason loss to UCCS A 10-point deficit in the first quarter was the difference that ended Fort Lewis College’s season on Tuesday night as the Skyhawks lost to the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, 75-65, in the Ro...

The Skyhawks women's basketball team's season came to an end on Tuesday with a loss to the University of Colorado Colorado Springs in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament quarterfinals. There's reason to be optimistic for next year with only two seniors on the squad.

Hermosa Mobile Home Village north of Durango becomes resident-owned community Residents of Hermosa Mobile Home Village north of Durango can breathe a sigh of relief. Their purchase of the property was finalized Wednesday, making them a full-fledged resident-owned community afte...

Residents of the 56-unit Hermosa Mobile Home Village north of Durango can breathe a sigh of relief after completing the purchase of their park.

Durango enters agreement with state for development of workforce housing The city of Durango unlocked a bureaucratic achievement on Tuesday when City Council approved a novel agreement with the state for workforce housing on three state-owned parcels on Main Avenue. Specif...

Durango City Council approved a novel agreement with the state of Colorado for workforce housing on three state-owned parcels along north Main Avenue.

Democrats in Colorado Legislature oppose reducing Tina Peters’ sentence. Polis may do it anyway No Democrat in the Colorado Legislature thinks that Gov. Jared Polis should reduce the nine-year prison sentence of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, which the governor has all but said he will do...

No Democrat in the Colorado Legislature thinks Gov. Polis should reduce Tina Peters’ sentence, which the governor has all but said he will do.

Durango City Council members divided on response to ‘no-mask’ initiative Durango City Council members are struggling to reach consensus on a public statement outlining their position on a citizen initiative that could force a vote on whether the city should prohibit law en...

Durango City Council members divided on how to respond to a citizen initiative that would prohibit law enforcement from concealing their identities.

Denver named finalist to host 2028 Democratic National Convention Denver is among five cities named Monday by the Democratic National Committee as finalists to host the party’s 2028 national convention. The 2028 Democratic National Convention will mark the 20th anni...

Denver is among five cities named Monday by the Democratic National Committee as finalists to host the party’s 2028 national convention.

19th annual Bach Festival shifts tracks For the 19th Annual Bach Festival, expect a twist. “Mostly Mozart 2026” headlines a week of noon recitals accompanied by the famous Bach’s Lunch where music lovers convene over soup, salad and various...

“Mostly Mozart 2026” headlines a week of noon recitals accompanied by the famous Bach’s Lunch where music lovers convene over soup, salad and various delicacies, and a big finale March 14.

Colorado’s new parks and wildlife director promises transparency, science-based wildlife decisions and more wolves

Clellan said she will ensure Colorado’s wildlife management remains based on “science, law and long-term sustainability,” and that she will keep politics out of her decision-making.

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

Profile: For most of her life, Karen Zink, a nurse practitioner, has helped others. To be on the other end of that care felt wrong, she said.

Durango High School pathway prepares students for careers in health care

Stan the mannequin has a pretty severe belly ache ‒ an eight on a scale of 10 ‒ and is having troubles breathing. Fortunately, he is surrounded by students in Durango High School’s Health Science pathway curriculum.

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

The former jail commander accused of watching dozens of strip-search videos for sexual gratification pleaded not guilty this week. His case was set for trial in August.

Photos: A couple of interesting moon moments

Photos: A lunar eclipse and a lunar halo captured within a week of each other in Durango.

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

Body camera footage from a fatal officer-involved shooting north of Durango shows a man running toward a deputy while holding two wooden objects.

CPW opens $1M grants, looking to reduce bear-human conflicts Last fall, black bears roamed in Dolores in noticeable numbers, rummaging through trash cans, walking along Central Avenue and eating fruit from backyard trees. Facebook posts urged neighbors to “keep...

Colorado Parks and Wildlife has opened applications for the $1 million Human-Bear Conflict Reduction Community Grant Program.

Group proposing mask ban for officers in Durango nears Friday petition deadline Durango residents concerned with the conduct of federal immigration officers are taking matters into their own hands through a democratic process called a citizen’s initiative. Proponents of a No Secr...

Behind the “No Secret Police” movement in Durango: When local governments fail to act, residents can launch petition drives to place certain matters before the voters.

Skyhawks men’s basketball wins home playoff game behind Erhart’s career night Skyhawks men’s basketball redshirt sophomore guard Stewart Erhart has shown moments of offensive and defensive brilliance throughout this season, but he put them together like never before in Fort Lew...

The Fort Lewis College men's basketball team beat Adams State in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament quarterfinals on Tuesday night thanks to Stewart Erhart's career night at home.

Body camera footage released in fatal officer-involved shooting north of Durango Body camera footage from a November officer-involved shooting on U.S. Highway 550 north of Durango has been released by the La Plata County Sheriff’s Office. The footage shows Ernest Marlin Pino III, ...

Body camera footage from a fatal officer-involved shooting north of Durango shows a man running toward a deputy while holding two wooden objects.

The Blotter, Feb. 27-March 1 La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Friday 7:45 a.m. A man driving a small SUV reportedly sped past a stopped bus with its flashing stop lights turned on on Wildcat Canyon Road (County Road 141). ...

“Someone called deputies to complain about 'all the things going on in the world.” This and other calls in today's police blotter.

Former La Plata County Jail commander pleads not guilty; trial date set A former La Plata County Jail commander pleaded not guilty Monday to invasion of privacy and official misconduct charges – setting his case up for trial. In doing so, he turned down a plea deal some ...

The former jail commander accused of watching dozens of strip-search videos for sexual gratification pleaded not guilty this week. His case was set for trial in August.

Photos: A couple of interesting moon moments Photos: A couple of interesting moon moments

Photos: A lunar eclipse and a lunar halo captured within a week of each other in Durango.