Durango Herald

The Durango Herald is a daily newspaper located in Durango, Colorado. It published its first issue on June 30, 1881. Just two years later, it joined forces with the Record, which began its publication in 1880, seven months prior to the Herald. While the contemporary Herald is rooted in both of these early publications, it officially recognizes 1881 as its founding year. In 1952, the Herald-Democrat and the News were acquired by Arthur and Morley Cowles Ballantine, leading to another merger. The publication adopted the name Durango Herald in 1960.

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When it comes to local law enforcement, it’s Ford vs. Chevy

3 days ago | durangoherald.com | Ryan Simonovich

Dear Action Line, I was driving around and noticed the Durango Police Department has Ford vehicles while the La Plata County Sheriff Office’s vehicles are adorned with a Chevrolet logo. Why is this? Would there be any benefits to using the same manufacturer such as bulk purchase pricing? – Signed, Vehicularly Curious Dear Vehicularly Curious, Your question brings to mind the 2019 film “Ford v Ferrari” starring Matt Damon and Christian Bale.
AP PHOTOS: Colorful hats and costumes light up annual NYC Easter Parade

3 days ago | durangoherald.com | Andres Kudacki

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Melissa Youssef says she’s proudest of Durango City Council’s resilience during her tenure

5 days ago | durangoherald.com | Christian Burney

Two-term councilor faced a pandemic, legal battles and political polarization Former Durango City Councilor Melissa Youssef helped guide the city through an accounting scandal, a global pandemic and the hiring of a new city manager during her two terms in office. In addition to the “constant stream of big events and defining moments,” Youssef’s tenure was shaped by council infighting and increasing political polarization.
Republican Greg Lopez is running for a third time to be Colorado’s governor

5 days ago | durangoherald.com | Caitlyn Kim

Earlier this year, Lopez finished a short term-stint as a member of Congress Republican Greg Lopez is hoping the third time’s the charm. He’s joining an increasingly crowded field of candidates and launching another bid for governor. “It feels like we’re losing the Colorado we love, but we don’t have to accept this,” Lopez said in a video-taped announcement Monday morning. He highlighted affordability issues, public safety and government regulations. “The future of Colorado is on the line.
Photos: Trail transformation

6 days ago | durangoherald.com | Shane Benjamin

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Durango Mesa Park Foundation to convey 392 acres to city for park preservation

6 days ago | durangoherald.com | Christian Burney

Parcel serves as open space that connects to BLM land As road and water infrastructure work continues in the early development of Durango Mesa Park, the Durango Mesa Park Foundation is preparing to convey 392 acres of open space to the city for preservation as parkland. The transfer involves a large parcel on the northeast end of Durango Mesa that overlooks flatter land designated for future events, active recreation and sports.
Weekend showers to give way to tranquil weather in La Plata County

6 days ago | durangoherald.com | Christian Burney

Rain, snow expected in Durango; San Juan Mountains could receive accumulation Durango is in for a cool, wet weekend according to the National Weather Service in Grand Junction, which forecasts rain and snow through Saturday and freezing overnight lows through Wednesday. Meteorologist Kris Sanders said a cold front, driven by a low-pressure system moving in from the north, will meander over the Four Corners and linger through the weekend.
Photo: Flock set free

6 days ago | durangoherald.com | Shane Benjamin

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More signs of aging infrastructure uncovered in Durango alley

1 week ago | durangoherald.com | Christian Burney

City to use radar, other tools to locate buried utility lines It’s not uncommon for utility crews in Durango to break ground and find an old water or sewer pipe that isn’t where infrastructure maps say it should be. “We’ve been running into these situations where we’ll start digging and we’ll say, ‘Well, the 16-inch waterline is supposed to be over there but it’s right here where we need to put our storm/sewer,’” said Laura Rieck, spokeswoman for Durango Public Works.
Western Slope judge warns ICE to stop civil immigration actions in courthouses

1 week ago | durangoherald.com | Allison Sherry |Ben Markus

Workers say Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been a steady presence A Colorado judge has ordered federal immigration agents to stop doing civil enforcement in and around courthouses in three Western Slope counties, the first known judicial usage of a Colorado law designed to make courts safe from immigration raids. Ninth Judicial District Chief Judge John Neiley issued the previously unreported order for Garfield, Pitkin and Rio Blanco counties on April 8.