On Monday morning, an accident involving a bus carrying tourists from the state of Coahuila occurred on the Durango-Gómez Palacio highway at kilometer 107. There were 48 people on board, four of whom sustained minor injuries, and one suffered a nervous breakdown. Personnel from the State Civil Protection Coordination responded to the scene to assist […]
Snowfall left mountain roads impassable in Durango
It was Héctor Herrera Núñez, a local deputy for the National Regeneration Movement (Morena), who reported the above and also stated that the low temperatures and snow accumulation further complicated the conditions of rural roads. “The roads are in very bad condition. The snowfall has worsened the situation; sometimes it’s complicated, and the costs of […]
Durango’s measles cases rise to 51; vaccines will be prioritized in the most affected areas
The Durango State Health Secretariat (SSD) updated the measles case count in the state; the number has risen to 51 infections. Authorities assure that those affected are under constant monitoring and receiving medical attention, in accordance with federal guidelines. The confirmed cases are distributed across five municipalities in the state: 22 in Guadalupe Victoria, 22 […]
Eight-year-old boy dies from measles in Durango; health alert reinforced
An eight-year-old boy from the municipality of El Mezquital died Tuesday at the Maternal and Child Hospital in Durango’s capital city, following complications from measles, the state’s Health Department reported. Health Secretary Moisés Nájera Torres confirmed that it was an imported case, detected within a family of farmworkers returning from work in the state of […]
The measles vaccination campaign will continue in Durango this Monday.
The measles vaccination campaign will continue this Monday in Durango. Following federal directives and as part of the National Measles Response Strategy, the vaccination campaign targeting vulnerable populations will continue this Monday in Durango, prioritizing children aged 6 months to 12 years who have not completed their vaccination schedule. Additionally, girls aged 11 to 12 […]
Durango Prosecutor’s Office reports three femicides so far in 2026
The head of the Durango State Attorney General’s Office (FGED), Sonia Yadira De la Garza, reported that three femicides have been registered in the state so far this year. According to the official, most of these crimes have already been prosecuted and have resulted in convictions, as part of a strategy to combat impunity in […]
Durango Dams: Guadalupe Victoria and Caboraca exceed 90% capacity
In the upper basin of the Lázaro Cárdenas Dam, also known as La Rosilla, the current storage level is 2,957.61 million cubic meters, representing 45.4 percent of its total capacity. The current outflow is 2.556 cubic meters per second. Temperatures ranged from a low of 0.0 degrees Celsius to a high of 11.0 degrees, with […]
Restaurant closures in Durango signal business caution as 2026 begins
In an interview, the business leader explained that several closures were already planned, as some businesses were simply waiting to finish the year to meet contractual obligations. She indicated that December, traditionally the month with the highest sales, was key to trying to cover rent, payroll, and debts, although she acknowledged that the income wasn’t […]
The government of Gómez Palacio will coordinate its security strategy with OXXO following reports of robberies.
Gómez Palacio Government to Coordinate Security Strategy with OXXO Following Reports of Robberies The mayor of Gómez Palacio, Betzabé Martínez Arango, announced that her administration will work with the OXXO convenience store chain to strengthen security strategies at its stores, following recent reports of robberies in the municipality. During the “Mondays with the Mayor” press […]
Durango escapes drought after 7 years
It took seven years for the state of Durango to register no municipality with any drought-related conditions. According to the updated Drought Monitor from the National Water Commission (Conagua), as of January 31, the state of Durango had no municipalities experiencing drought or abnormally dry conditions. In other words, all were classified as having normal […]