Regular news updates from the newsroom of The Durango Herald, an award-winning, family-owned newspaper in Southwest Colorado.
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CDOT has requested $65 million in federal aid for road damage across Southwest Colorado. durangoherald.com/articles/n…
Flood Relief efforts launch across Southwest Colorado, Northwest New Mexico. durangoherald.com/articles/n…
Durango High School boys soccer will host Battle Mountain in the first round of the 4A state playoffs on Thursday at 4 p.m. durangoherald.com/articles/s…
A Cortez author and journalist spent eight years investigating three deaths at a sweat lodge near Flagstaff, Arizona, and cultural appropriation in self-help practices. durangoherald.com/articles/n…
Some people say Durango's tunnels are haunted and were used for bootlegging and prostitution. Local historians beg to differ. durangoherald.com/articles/n…
Photos: Fort Lewis College football came close to upsetting No. 4 CSU Pueblo at home on a muddy Ray Dennison Memorial Field on Saturday durangoherald.com/articles/g…
An Ignacio man was arrested Sunday on suspicion of first-degree murder after police found his wife dead during a welfare check. durangoherald.com/articles/n…
The Animas River's recent peak flow of 11,200 cfs fell around the 4% annual chance range according to La Plata County's estimates based on historical data. durangoherald.com/articles/n…
National Democrats have spent money to benefit former Aspen City Councilman Dwayne Romero, but other Democratic groups have effectively sat on the sideline. Meanwhile, Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd has benefited from big GOP spending. durangoherald.com/articles/n…
Durango Public Works is getting a head start on preparing drainage systems for the next storm. durangoherald.com/articles/n…
Saturday is Halloween! Celebrate with trick-or-treating downtown, a haunted house and all-day celebration. durangoherald.com/articles/a…
Archuleta County emergency crews hope to take advantage of a critical window early this week to reach stranded residents and deliver supplies after days of flooding. durangoherald.com/articles/n…
Sections of the Animas River Trail that closed last weekend amid heavy rains and high river flows have since reopened. Meanwhile, soft-surface trail stewards are asking users to help keep them in good condition. durangoherald.com/articles/n…
Durango has seen just over 15 inches of precipitation so far this year, with the vast majority falling in September and October. “I really can’t believe y’all have had that much rain these last two months,” forecaster says. durangoherald.com/articles/n…
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad crews worked through the weekend to clear flood damage and restore service between Durango and Rockwood. durangoherald.com/articles/n…
Another storm system headed for Southwest Colorado. "We are concerned that this could be another wet system that could bring another inch or two of rain,” a forecaster said. durangoherald.com/articles/n…
Photos: A tropical storm dumped several inches of rain across Southwest Colorado. durangoherald.com/articles/g…
ALT Photos and videos: Tropical storm flooding in Southwest Colorado
CommonSpirit Mercy Hospital announced this week that Joe Theine will serve as its next president, nearly four months after former president Josh Neff resigned. durangoherald.com/articles/n…
ALT CommonSpirit Mercy Hospital names next president
A centuries-old pine, a narrow road, and a difficult goodbye: Neighbors remove a towering tree to improve access for emergency vehicles. durangoherald.com/articles/n…
ALT A centuries-old pine, a narrow road, and a difficult goodbye