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Anonymous donor launches $10,000 matching challenge for Manna

Donations doubled through March 31, Chamber says

March 10, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

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Colorado Department of Education Teacher of the Year nominations now open

Students, others urged to nominate K-12 instructors who are ‘exceptionally dedicated, knowledgeable and skilled’

February 28, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

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Clark Craig named Citizen of the Year at Southwest Colorado Rocks Awards

Ignacio and Bayfield debuted in rebranded Durango Rocks ceremony

February 21, 2026 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

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Fort Lewis College Board of Trustees recognized for reconciliation work

FLC given honor for ‘courageous and valued-centered governance’

February 18, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Associated Press

Matthew Stafford edges Drake Maye for the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award

Los Angeles, Rams' Matthew Stafford accepts the AP Most Valuable Player awardduring the NFL Honors award show, Thursday, Feb. 5,…

February 6, 2026 • By ROB MAADDI — Pro Football Writer

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Durango High School encourages students to explore Advanced Placement courses

DHS one of several schools in state to receive AP award from College Board

February 2, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

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Finalists announced for Southwest Colorado Rocks awards

2026 marks first year Bayfield, Ignacio will join event

January 14, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

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Mountain Middle School receives excellence award for fourth consecutive year

Charter also earns top state accreditation for 10th time

January 8, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

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Shipman leads BHS’ All-IML parade

Senior also scores second team All-3A salute

November 27, 2025 • Joel Priest — Special to the Herald

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Steamworks Brewing Co. wins gold for Backside Stout at Great American Beer Festival

Recognition adds to laundry list of medals awarded to brewery

October 21, 2025 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

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Two Durango startups receive funding, support from West Slope Startup Week pitch competition

Thousands of dollars in awards, support won

October 21, 2025 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

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U.S. News & World Report ranks Fort Lewis College No. 17 among best regional colleges

School also dubbed No. 6 in Top Public Schools, Best Colleges for Veterans

October 17, 2025 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

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Rebranded 2026 ‘Durango Rocks’ will include Bayfield and Ignacio businesses for first time

Awards to honor wider region, chamber of commerce says

September 6, 2025 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

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Fully online school receives academic excellency award

Southwest Colorado eSchool offers asynchronous education to the region

September 2, 2025 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

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Durango Herald wins 31 press awards, including general excellence

Newspaper took top honors for website, morning newsletter

August 23, 2025 • Herald Staff Report