The announcement of the relocation of the monument dedicated to Pancho Villa has generated discontent among the family of the sculptor who directed the work, Francisco Montoya de la Cruz. In an exclusive interview, his 87-year-old son, Francisco Rugo Montoya Burciaga, expressed the family’s disagreement with the proposal to move the sculpture from the city […]
Millions in fines and jail time warned for clandestine wells in Durango
The National Water Commission (Conagua) in Durango warned that producers operating clandestine agricultural wells could face fines of up to five million pesos, according to the new national water legislation; two cases have already been detected. Roberto Delgado Gallegos, director of Conagua in the state, reported that the 2026 well inspection program has begun, aiming […]
A rescuer in Durango is asking for support to maintain her animal shelter. Here’s how you can help.
In Durango, there are many independent rescuers who do extraordinary work protecting and caring for hundreds of street animals, giving them a better quality of life. This is the case of Graciela Carrillo, an independent rescuer who, for the past decade, has been providing homes and a second chance to street dogs. Graciela Carrillo is […]
Tire spikes were thrown on a Durango boulevard, damaging several vehicles, including a patrol car.
In an unusual incident, eight vehicles were damaged after a car threw tire spikes on Domingo Arrieta Boulevard on the night of March 11. This incident prompted a large-scale search by various law enforcement agencies to locate the vehicle, as it was presumed that its occupants were trying to avoid a traffic stop. Although preliminary […]
Flavor on wheels! Father and son conquer Lerdo with their original mobile coffee shop in Durango
Creativity and hard work know no bounds in the Laguna region. This is Irving, an entrepreneur who has begun to win over palates and social media with his unique way of offering cold brew coffee on the streets of Lerdo, Durango. His “mobile coffee shop” project started in November 2025 with the idea of bringing […]
DURANGO: More than 400 OXXO stores will be support spaces for women at risk
The “Emerald Zone” program will allow women to call for help or activate 911 from these stores. More than 400 OXXO stores in Durango will become support spaces for women facing dangerous situations, as part of the “Emerald Zone” program. The strategy stems from an agreement signed between the State Government, the Durango City Council, […]
Road blockades slow the arrival of tourists to Durango
The weekend of drug cartel roadblocks and violence in various parts of the country temporarily impacted Durango’s tourism sector, primarily affecting ground transportation, reported the Secretary of Tourism, Elisa Haro Ruiz. She also detailed that if the current situation persists, hotel occupancy during Holy Week could decrease by 10 to 15 percent compared to last […]
NGOs and collectives demand that the Durango Congress decriminalize abortion
Civil society organizations and national and local feminist collectives are demanding that the Durango State Congress decriminalize abortion and comply with court orders to reform the local Penal Code. From the legislative building, activists held a press conference in which they urged the representatives to heed the ruling issued by a federal court. On July […]
5 municipalities in Durango that you should visit during the Easter holidays
In Durango, you’ll find cathedrals and colonial architecture, charming towns, mountain forests, semi-desert landscapes, and delicious regional cuisine. In the northwest region of Mexico, Durango has become a favorite tourist destination for the holiday season, especially during Holy Week, as its municipalities reflect the history, culture, and natural landscapes characteristic of the state. If you’re […]
WTC Durango and Sedeco promote exports from Durango companies
As part of the joint work agenda established last year through a collaboration agreement, the World Trade Center Durango held a working meeting at the Secretariat of Economic Development (Sedeco) to continue strategies aimed at strengthening the competitiveness and internationalization of Durango businesses. The meeting was led by the director of WTC Durango, Emily García […]