DS - News https://tj.durangoherald.com/section/ds-news/feed/ Latest local news from The Durango Herald. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:53:46 -0600 en-us 30 https://tj.durangoherald.com/editors-note-website-consolidation-coming-friday-2/ To Our Readers, The consolidation of the Cortez Journal, Dolores Star and Mancos Times picks up momentum this week and culminates on Friday, Oct. 2, with the first issue of The Journal. Today’s newspaper is the last stand-alone edition of... Thu, 24 Sep 2015 20:56:00 -0600 0B946EA2-8D75-442B-8670-E13BF66A41F9 https://tj.durangoherald.com/pilots-of-crashed-plane-encountered-bad-weather/ Members of the San Juan County and La Plata County search and rescue teams work at the scene of a plane crash nine miles west of Silverton.Courtesy of Jim Donovan/San Juan County Search and Rescue The plane that crashed Sept.... Wed, 23 Sep 2015 19:21:21 -0600 D7D3F423-3E27-4407-B090-B873175CF5B9 https://tj.durangoherald.com/elk-close-loop-in-mesa-verde-history/ Ancients, elk share past Wed, 23 Sep 2015 19:20:17 -0600 EDA70D45-455D-48F6-8C99-C40DB1E1B58F https://tj.durangoherald.com/simplicio-to-speak-on-zuni-migration/ Simplicio Dan Simplicio, cultural specialist at the Crow Canyon Archaeological Center, will speak on “What Happens When Migration Stops” on Thursday, Oct. 1, beginning at 7 p.m., at Crow Canyon. After the emergence of the A:shiwi (Zuni) People at chimik’yana’kya,... Wed, 23 Sep 2015 19:18:44 -0600 C4511E6A-428A-40C8-8506-4BEBCFE5021F https://tj.durangoherald.com/u-s-retreats-from-listing-for-sage-grouse/ Feds make announcement in Colorado Wed, 23 Sep 2015 19:15:41 -0600 2F627B53-6D2A-4691-B9ED-12735946D240 https://tj.durangoherald.com/star-burns-bright-for-118-years-2/ Dolores continues to shine in The Journal Wed, 23 Sep 2015 19:15:33 -0600 90CAA181-5ED1-41C1-835D-30EEAE82430F https://tj.durangoherald.com/state-oks-improved-flow-on-dolores/ In-stream flows meant to protect fish Wed, 23 Sep 2015 19:15:18 -0600 66F91748-1BE9-4AE5-8519-9BD078FCEFBC
Fish on the Lower Dolores River below McPhee Dam suffer from low flows. Colorado's top water board agreed Tuesday to improve flows on the Lower Dolores River to boost the health of the river and its native fish. The Colorado Water Conservation Board will seek an in-stream flow right of up to 900 cubic feet per second on the Lower Dolores below its confluence with the San Miguel River. In-stream flows are designated by the board to preserve and improve Colorado rivers and lakes. They are a water right within the state's priority system, and when finalized are junior to existing rights on a river, but senior to future water claims. Environmental groups praised the decision, saying the in-stream flow right will benefit three struggling native fish, riparian habitat and recreation. "We believe this decision not only protects the beautiful Dolores River, but affirms the use of this vital tool to leave a legacy of healthy rivers throughout Colorado," said Jimbo Buickerood, public lands coordinator at San Juan Citizen's Alliance. Establishing the in-stream flows will aid the roundtail chub, and flannelmouth and bluehead suckers as well as ward off a listing under the Endangered Species Act, advocates said. The stretch slated for the largest in-stream flow would is near the Unaweep-Tabeguache Scenic and Historic Byway between Gateway and Uravan, Colo. Water officials and irrigators in Montezuma and Dolores counties expressed concerns when the plan for new in-stream flows were announced in January. McPhee Reservoir is upriver from the new flow designation, and some residents feared it could be tapped to fulfill the flows, threatening local water rights and a well-augmentation program. But in January, the Dolores Water Conservancy District delayed the CWCB decision to allow time to attach stipulations protecting water rights on the upstream users, including McPhee Reservoir and those on the Upper Dolores River. "We negotiated a protective legal provision with the CWCB and the attorney general that protects Dolores Project water and Dolores River water rights upstream from the confluence with the San Miguel," said Mike Preston, Dolores district general manager. He said the stipulations ensure the new in-stream water rights, which are junior to upstream users and McPhee storage, will not impinge on local water rights and well programs. The stipulations will be attached to the in-stream flow decree in water court, Preston said. The Southwestern Water Conservation District board also expressed concerns about the new in-stream flows. They advocated that a portion of it be reserved for future domestic uses along the river, but the plan was denied by the CWCB board because of its speculative nature. "We felt there ought to be a small amount, one percent of the average flow, or 2.7 cfs, that should be preserved for future development on the river," said Southwestern district board president John Porter. "We lost the argument but got the conversation going on how we manage our rivers to take care of mankind and the natural environment into the future." The new Dolores in-stream flow must be decreed in state water court, and officials expect it to be a straightforward process. Minimum in-stream flows are allocated to rivers across the state but are not always met due to limited supplies and drought. However, their legal standing in the priority water-right system helps to guarantee minimum flows into the future.]]> https://tj.durangoherald.com/town-passes-parking-ordinance/ Residents urged to bear-proof yards Wed, 23 Sep 2015 17:44:01 -0600 643B872C-4618-445C-B0DA-ED66CDF90F6D https://tj.durangoherald.com/sheriffs-blotter-69/ Saturday, Sept. 5 8:20 a.m. Deputies responded to the 31000 block of County Road L for a criminal mischief call. A woman reported a pad lock was cut from a shed. No items were reported missing. 5:40 p.m. Deputies responded... Wed, 16 Sep 2015 19:14:10 -0600 DDF6C5AA-6C2C-4863-ABB0-6081A9C8BD6D https://tj.durangoherald.com/rain-break/ Wed, 16 Sep 2015 19:14:08 -0600 BA29B4C4-0603-447E-B3BF-E390606B5C3F https://tj.durangoherald.com/is-wild-food-calling/ Bears prefer dining in the forest, but a few don't Wed, 16 Sep 2015 19:12:49 -0600 27AA4014-7A6A-4969-A419-EF7929FE7C49 https://tj.durangoherald.com/with-evergreens-its-only-natural-shedding/ Forester: 'Phenomenon' is part of growth cycle, not beetle kill Wed, 16 Sep 2015 19:12:38 -0600 6C4C757A-50DD-4FB0-9AFC-5B5B354137A9 https://tj.durangoherald.com/briefs-30/ Hisatsinom presents Australia rock art As part of the Four Corners Lecture Series, the Hisatsinom Chapter of the Colorado Archaeology Society is pleased to present David Lee on Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main... Wed, 16 Sep 2015 19:11:33 -0600 4A7CD081-C590-48AD-9DA0-483B44B60AC2 https://tj.durangoherald.com/southern-utes-say-spill-cost-200k-heart-raises-concern-about-dolores/ IGNACIO – The price tag for the Gold King Mine disaster has reached about $200,000 for the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, and additional expenditures are likely, according to Southern Ute Chairman Clement Frost. Ute Mountain Ute Chairman Manuel Heart subsequently... Wed, 16 Sep 2015 19:10:53 -0600 96A72085-AEFA-4DCF-AC57-08E1017989D0 https://tj.durangoherald.com/sept-22-is-national-voter-registration-day-2/ For The Cortez Journal You are encouraged to celebrate National Voter Registration Day by verifying that your voter registration is up-to-date. You can also celebrate by encouraging your family, friends and co-workers to make sure that their voter registration is... Wed, 16 Sep 2015 19:09:54 -0600 3AFC738C-CB85-4D5B-BE59-005F87838AE8 https://tj.durangoherald.com/hisatsinom-chapter-presents-rock-art-from-australia-2/ For the Cortez Journal As part of the Four Corners Lecture Series, the Hisatsinom Chapter of the Colorado Archaeology Society is pleased to present David Lee on Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St.,... Wed, 16 Sep 2015 19:09:52 -0600 B38E8C83-D7D6-456B-B315-A8AA442F42BE https://tj.durangoherald.com/guilty-plea-in-empire-theft/ Former Empire rep also guilty in tax fraud Wed, 16 Sep 2015 19:09:51 -0600 FB1AFB41-71F9-4BC3-A41A-4088BD81BD04 https://tj.durangoherald.com/expert-backs-nca-for-river/ Community meeting is planned for Sept. 30 Wed, 16 Sep 2015 19:08:12 -0600 D7F7092E-F004-4BA3-8B9E-E353E71F76F5 https://tj.durangoherald.com/legislature-restarts-rain-barrel-discussion/ Proposal allows for rainwater collection, but with caveats Wed, 16 Sep 2015 19:08:11 -0600 89491A15-817E-4B37-A844-52EA8B48C867 https://tj.durangoherald.com/report-tabor-prompts-higher-tax-bills-for-most-coloradans/ A study by Colorado State University claims that 80 percent of Colorado property owners are paying more now than they would have if the Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR) had never passed.Images/iStockphoto DENVER – More than 80 percent of Coloradans... Wed, 09 Sep 2015 19:21:18 -0600 1C3105AF-656D-4A24-AB16-CB80BC286055 https://tj.durangoherald.com/sheriffs-blotter-71/ Monday, Aug. 24 2:35 p.m. A manager at Second Chance Thrift Store in Dolores complained about a customer writing a bad check that totaled $5.92. No charges were filed at the manager’s request. Thursday, Aug. 27 9:14 a.m. Deputies responded... Wed, 09 Sep 2015 19:20:19 -0600 6432FDAB-651E-42A5-B5C2-A09BA8FE3218 https://tj.durangoherald.com/victims-in-sunday-plane-crash-identified-as-californians/ Four died; pilot's rating in question Wed, 09 Sep 2015 19:20:17 -0600 F41D965E-FD93-4C71-9848-E525B4A1FBEF https://tj.durangoherald.com/police-kids-left-in-car-as-adults-fought/ The Cortez Police Department responded to a couple of calls on Saturday, Aug. 29, that involved children left in cars while adults fought indoors. Officers responded to the 600 block of North Ash Street after a caller at 9:13 a.m.... Wed, 09 Sep 2015 19:19:30 -0600 622EFB94-5147-4A9F-9BE3-068660139E12 https://tj.durangoherald.com/time-to-make-a-getaway/ Cristina Jantz photographed this buck Wednesday evening on the north side of Rocky Mountain Pawn & Gun, 157 East Animas Road (County Road 250) in Durango. "I thought some readers might enjoy this," she said.Courtesy of Cristina Jantz Wed, 09 Sep 2015 19:19:29 -0600 28ADE877-7D09-4141-BBDD-518DD0240B41 https://tj.durangoherald.com/county-dentist-serves-290/ Medicaid expansion helps locals Wed, 09 Sep 2015 19:16:59 -0600 1D3B2B4B-091E-4412-9427-C5AA66CD19A4 https://tj.durangoherald.com/csu-researching-hemp-in-secluded-test-plot/ 12 varieties of hemp researched Wed, 09 Sep 2015 19:16:47 -0600 8B9D5244-5CEE-46B5-8DD6-9C2B407D92D4 https://tj.durangoherald.com/river-dog/ Woody jumps into the Dolores River for a ball thrown by James Carney. Carney was playing fetch with his two dogs.Sam Green/Dolores Star Wed, 09 Sep 2015 19:16:20 -0600 770C98EC-4300-4B5B-8AB1-AAB68ED12DB1 https://tj.durangoherald.com/blm-plans-burns-near-dove-creek-2/ Starting Thursday, Sept. 10, officials expect to ignite several prescribed burns east of Dove Creek, or as conditions allow. The Bureau of Land Management’s Tres Rios Field Office announced this week that the prescribed burns would treat 509 acres of... Wed, 09 Sep 2015 19:15:02 -0600 5CBECD87-19F1-4E1B-BD0C-DE4B09379DA2 https://tj.durangoherald.com/el-nino-threatens-to-pack-a-punch/ 'Bruce Lee' could bring snowstorms, to Southwest Colorado this winter Wed, 09 Sep 2015 19:14:13 -0600 68E7FD54-4AEB-45F0-94BC-E540B1E6AA14 https://tj.durangoherald.com/nowlin-wraps-up-river-case/ Boater's injury unintentional, sheriff tells advocates Wed, 09 Sep 2015 19:13:17 -0600 9B069A1B-2AF3-442A-9941-7F3CB4288DA7