A helicopter drops water the Cottonwood Fire burning near Beaver, Utah, on Saturday, June 27, 2026. (Noah Berger/Associated Press) One of the killed firefighters worked for the U.S. Wildland Fire…
Gym opening doors to crews battling blazes locally
Officials warn of ‘unprecedented’ fire conditions
Traffic reduced to two lanes during milling
Eye-popping spending is latest indication of just how much race has tightened
U.S. slackliner Andy Lewis, of California, balances on a slackline, July 23, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. (Sakchai Lalit/Associated Press file) A weekend BASE jumping accident in a Utah canyon killed…
More historical presentations scheduled for July and August
Augmentation ponds over a decade due for repair
Annual festival celebrates river sports and brings enthusiasts together
Jessica Guo watches birds flit over Washington Park as Outdoor Asian Colorado leads a tour with Denver Audubon on April 25. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite) For Jessica Guo, birdwatching is a…
Here’s what you need to know about the candidates and how to vote
The La Plata County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a string of car thefts. (Durango Herald file) La Plata County Sheriff’s Office May 15 8:03 a.m. Someone reported that their welder…
Threatens integrity of voting officials, systems, Tiffany Lee and colleagues say
Lack of emergency devices, flotation items, signage contributed to tragedy, group says
Autopsy scheduled for Thursday; presumed cause of death is drowning, coroner says
‘Heritage in Motion: Nepali Stories of Roots, Memory and Continuity’ consists of half a dozen six-foot tall glass cases filled with about 30 objects
The La Plata County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a string of car thefts. (Durango Herald file) La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday 6:45 a.m. Someone reported that 20 to 25…
Beekeepers see signs of stress in honey bee colonies after a warm winter and erratic spring
City of Durango Monday, May 11 Durango Renewal Partnership, 4:30 p.m., virtual. Teams meeting link: bit.ly/4cZSDo8 Tuesday, May 12 Durango Board of Ethics special meeting, 11 a.m., Smith Council Chambers,…
Workers observe a tower where Pano AI cameras are installed for detecting wildfires, April 20 in Aurora, Colo. (Brittany Peterson/Associated Press) On a March afternoon, artificial intelligence detected something resembling…
Commissioners John Emerick and Chris Sichko withdrew their nominations prior to a vote on the Senate floor
The MV-75 Cheyenne II is the newest long-range assault helicopter
La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Friday 10:04 a.m. Someone contacted deputies to say they had camera footage of a police chase that occurred in Nighthorse Circle. 1:50 p.m. Campers on…
Animas High School junior Vivian Van Delden is an intern for Sea Turtle Inc. in South Padre Island, Texas, where she educates guests, observes medical operations and learns clinical procedures.…
Staffing, academic offerings and Wolverine Academy impacted
Officials stress mitigation as drought strains firefighting resources
New town board members appointed without election due to lack of competition
General Manager Dave Rathbun to become CEO, among other changes
Monday event marked awareness campaign with goal of increasing safety for work zones
