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Landmark trial in New Mexico to decide whether Meta misled users about children’s safety risks

Lawyers for the plantiff watch on a laptop as a recording of Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg's deposition is…

March 23, 2026 • By MORGAN LEE — The Associated Press

Economy (general)

Thin snow strains Silverton businesses as local leaders look to adapt

Town’s summer tourism-based economy took a heavier hit than usual this winter

March 23, 2026 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Energy

LPEA announces upcoming regional energy future forum

Event will investigate reliability, regional collaboration, evolving power landscape

March 22, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

Raising an Olympian: Mickels’ sacrifices have led to skiing success

Mom, Molly, and dad, Alex, have seen son, Charlie, turn into elite mogul skier

March 22, 2026 • Bryce Kelly — Herald Sports Editor

Basketball

BHS’ Anderson, IHS’ Martinez recognized with girls basketball awards

Juniors receive Honorable Mention All-IML

March 22, 2026 • Joel Priest — Special to the Herald

Durango High School

Demons storm past Grants in Scorpion Invitational finale

Durango High wins three tournament games, will host Farmington on Tuesday

March 21, 2026 • Steven Bortstein — Tri-City Record Sports Editor

Agriculture

Photos: Springtime calving

Wayne Semler releases a day-old Angus calf back to its very worried mother on Saturday after placing a tag in…

March 21, 2026 • Jerry McBride — Herald Photo Editor

Basketball

Malone, Martinez, Crane named All-Intermountain

BHS duo, IHS’ Crane make first-team all-league

March 21, 2026 • Joel Priest — Special to the Herald

Construction and property

Project manager for city hall/police department project answers more questions from Durango residents

Parking plans, sustainability and other inquiries addressed

March 21, 2026 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Colorado 3rd Congressional District

Rep. Jeff Hurd regains Trump endorsement despite recent disagreements

Hope Scheppelman drops out of CD-3 race, clearing the path for Hurd

March 21, 2026 • Jacob Mittleman — Herald Staff Writer

Death and dying

Mercy Hospice House reopens after five month hiatus

‘We are delighted to, as promised, once again offer a dedicated inpatient hospice unit,’ hospital president says

March 21, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Conservation

Durango High School course supplies on-the-ground conservation education to students

‘It’s just made the experience a little more fun,’ student says

March 21, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Basketball

Skyhawks basketball teams’ strengths and weaknesses in 2025-2026

Fort Lewis College’s hoop teams both made RMAC tournament

March 21, 2026 • Bryce Kelly — Herald Sports Editor

Animas River

Southwest Colorado prepares to rein in water use

‘The outlook for this year is grim,’ said Ken Beck, superintendent of Pine River Irrigation District

March 21, 2026 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Durango High School

Demons roll past Taos 22-5 in second day of Scorpion Invite

Durango scores eight runs in both first and second innings on their way to win

March 21, 2026 • Steven Bortstein — Tri-City Record Sports Editor

Alpine skiing

Mountain Capital Partners’ $37.5 million commitment to be partially allotted to Purgatory upgrades

Funding to go to new Gelande Lift, snowmaking, Lift 1 system

March 20, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Business (general)

Birthday cake truffles being pulled from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory shelves

Product does not pose health threat to customers, CEO says

March 20, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Nation & World

Iran threatens world tourism sites and says it is still building missiles 3 weeks into war

Two women and a child holding an Iranian flag walk toward the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosque to attend Friday prayers…

March 20, 2026 • By JON GAMBRELL, SAM MEDNICK and DAVID RISING — The Associated Press

Donald Trump

Democrats aim to turn Trump’s tariffs against GOP in campaigns for governor

President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House on…

March 20, 2026 • By STEVEN SLOAN — The Associated Press

Civil rights

New Mexico leaders condemn Cesar Chavez following sexual abuse allegations

Federal, state officials call for Chavez’s name to be removed from public landmarks

March 20, 2026 • By Julia Goldberg, Joshua Bowling, Patrick Lohmann and Danielle Prokop — Source NM

Bayfield

Meet Bayfield’s police chief finalists

Sean Dugan and Tony Hobbs both bring experience in law enforcement

March 20, 2026 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Cycling

Freeburn wins Mid South Gravel as Life Time Grand Prix approaches

Durangoan won three-way sprint for best win of his career

March 20, 2026 • Bryce Kelly — Herald Sports Editor

Human interest

Durango couple continues lifelong friendship in assisted living

‘We’ve been able to adjust together,’ Sunshine Gardens pair says

March 20, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

Freddie Mickel qualifies for FIS Freestyle Junior World Championships

Durangoan had impressive performance in NorAm Tour

March 20, 2026 • Herald Staff