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REI makes it official: Outdoor retailer coming to Durango

store will staff about 50 employees and open in spring 2025

June 30, 2023

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Water line break in east Durango closes Goeglein Gulch Road for repairs

run dry for residents in at least three subdivisions

June 30, 2023

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Photo: Acts of kindness

Members of the First United Methodist Church of Longview, Texas, from left, Jenna Crum, 17, Jordan Crum, 17, Olaedo Ibeawuchi,…

June 29, 2023

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Durango Adult Education Center raises $3,330 at Fast & Curious fundraiser

Organization helps people through economic, social barriers with GED, language programs

June 29, 2023

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Durango hires Spanish interpreter for municipal court proceedings

Providing accurate translation services part of city’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts

June 27, 2023

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Photos: Boys and girls celebrate

Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County staff members, from left, Kathrene Frautschy; Stephanie Orris; Toffee Webb; and The…

June 27, 2023

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Nonprofit calls for shift from political extremism

Interest meeting held with La Plata County residents about grassroots effort called ‘Restore the Balance’

June 27, 2023

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City of Durango to release in-depth community survey to 3,000 households

Polling intended to capture residents’ sentiments about overall quality of life and customer satisfaction

June 27, 2023

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Rafter who drowned in the Upper Animas River is identified

of accident remains under investigation

June 27, 2023

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Body reported floating facedown in Animas River near southern Durango city limits

enforcement confirmed seeing a person in the water, but no recovery was made

June 26, 2023

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Guilty verdict reached in city of Durango’s first municipal jury trial in 24 years

charged with having illegal structure on public property

June 23, 2023

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Photos: Let there be parking

Work advances Friday on the dual-branded AC Hotel by Marriott and Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton located on East…

June 23, 2023

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Tri-State proposes rate increase impacting La Plata Electric Association

Inflationary expenses push company to submit new formula rate filing

June 23, 2023

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Durango rodeo embodies Western heritage

event at La Plata County Fairgrounds seeks to expand its reach while staying true to its roots

June 23, 2023

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Photos: It’s rodeo time

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 06-21-23 – Durango- Sunset on Wednesday during the True Western Roundup rodeo at the La Plata County…

June 23, 2023

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Crews aim for fall completion of bike trails at Durango Mesa Park

Development includes annexation of 1,928 acres of open land and trails

June 22, 2023

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Photos: Just Peachy

Miles Batchelder assists Alex Sinclair, as Amy Bair, co-owner of Just Peachy, a fruit and vegetable stand, talks with customers…

June 22, 2023

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Man pleads guilty to vehicular homicide, assault for DUI crash southwest of Durango

Jobe, 36, ran into a tree while driving 110 mph

June 22, 2023

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Durango city councilors split on how to allocate tourism dollars

$361,000 is leftover from 2022 lodgers tax revenues

June 21, 2023

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New dining concessions coming to Durango-La Plata County Airport

Tailwind Hospitality Inc. secures two-year contract to run food and beverage operations

June 20, 2023

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Police service technician program helps officers on patrol, retention of employees

Technicians handled 6,937 calls and aided officers with 1,068 calls for service since 2019

June 20, 2023

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Unearthing the mysteries of Animas City Cemetery

Advocates say fencing, controlled access needed to protect historic site

June 18, 2023

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Ethics complaint against Durango city councilor to be settled at public hearing

$40,000 spent on outside lawyers since 2019 to address infighting

June 17, 2023

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E-bike rebate recipients begin to receive new wheels

Durango program aims to provide eco-friendly, reliable transportation to community members

June 16, 2023