U.S. Public Lands Office - The Durango Herald

Durango-area residents protest cuts to federal public lands workforce

Participants sign cards thanking employees of BLM, U.S. Forest Service

DATE: Mar 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

More than 150 Forest Service workers in Colorado lose jobs

Other federal agencies have also seen job cuts

DATE: Feb 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Public fears billionaire’s influence in land swap near Pagosa Springs

Nearly 3,000 sign letter saying Forest Service should not go through with proposed exchange

DATE: Feb 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango will revisit whether to allow e-bikes on trails

Department of Interior changed policy, prompting city to consider doing the same

DATE: Oct 1, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Department of Interior exempts electric bikes from motorized category

New policy would expand access on federal trails

DATE: Sep 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Department of Interior exempts electric bikes from motorized category

New policy would allow electric-assisted bicycles on more federal trails

DATE: Sep 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man accused of trying to kill cattle signs plea agreement

San Juan County attorney says charges were never politically motivated

DATE: Apr 1, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire danger prompts BLM to close public lands around Durango

Move follows suit with other federal, state and local agencies

DATE: Jun 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Quiet lake’ supporters concerned Lake Nighthorse rules predetermined

Residents say public-input meetings are for show

DATE: Mar 8, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County businesses join public lands petition

Alpacka Rafts, Osprey Packs sign monument letter

DATE: Feb 16, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tribes united on restoring Bears Ears National Monument during testimony to Congress

During a U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources hearing Tuesday in Washington, D.C., local Native American tribes voiced unanimous opposition to a bill that replaces Bears Ears National M...

DATE: Feb 1, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tribes united on restoring Bears Ears

Testimony from tribal leaders dominates hearing on House bill

DATE: Jan 31, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.