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Durango City Council pumps brakes on development proposals for downtown lot

two ideas include entertainment complex and condominiums

February 9, 2023

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Got a thirst for knowledge? Quench it at one of Durango’s trivia night contests

Education, community and multigenerational fun offered at establishments around town

February 8, 2023

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Former owners of Ken & Sue’s restaurant in Durango sentenced to probation for tax evasion

Defense attorneys cite couple’s service to community in requesting leniency

February 7, 2023

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Free reusable bags available at various locations in Durango

Revenue collected from plastic and paper bag fees to fund waste-reduction efforts

February 7, 2023

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Five candidates qualify for April City Council election

Ballots will be mailed in mid-March to eligible electors

February 7, 2023

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Photos: Planting a fence

Rob Peper, left, and Robert Talley build the last sections of an 850-foot-long fence on Tuesday around the SOIL Outdoor…

February 7, 2023

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Snowdown chairman impressed by festival’s attendance

year’s winter celebration to feature a hippie theme with ‘Peace, Love and Snowdown’

February 6, 2023

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Annual Snowdown pancake breakfast returns with strong turnout

Residents pack La Plata County Exhibit Hall to share a meal with Search and Rescue team

February 6, 2023

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Snowdown’s Outlaw Josie Pete’s Golf Tournament

Teams compete in the Snowdown Outlaw Josie Petes Golf Tournament on Saturday at Durango Craft Spirits. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride…

February 5, 2023

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Snowdown No Tragedy Quaffing Tournament

Contestants test their beer mug-catching and beer-chugging skills on Saturday during Snowdowns No Tragedy Quaffing Tournament at 11th Street Station.…

February 4, 2023

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2023 Shakespearean Smokin Snowdown Chili Cook-Off sees greater contest turnout compared with last year’s event

35 entrants signed up to sweep the competition across several categories

February 4, 2023

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VIDEO: Snowdown Ye Old Fry Fortress Contest

Mary Hodge announces that Brian Crawford and Rachel Crawford are the winners of the Snowdown Ye Old Fry Fortress Contest…

February 3, 2023

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Photos: Snowdown Light Parade

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 02-03-23-Durango- The Annual Snowdown Light Parade makes its way up Main Avenue on Friday.cca

February 3, 2023

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Photos: Pilots test winds during Snowdown Balloon Rally

Mike Bertetto stands inside his hot air balloon, Nerfer, as the balloon inflates Friday morning during the Snowdown Balloon Rally…

February 3, 2023

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VIDEO: Snowdown Taming of the Giant Jenga

Jasmine Anderson competes in Snowdown’s Taming of the Giant Jenga on Thursday at the Starlight Lounge. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca Contestants…

February 3, 2023

Education

Pueblo Community College welcomes Lisa Snyder as new executive dean

has worked in education for over 20 years

February 3, 2023

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City dispels rumor it plans to ‘defund’ Durango-La Plata Senior Center

containing false information was posted to residents’ doors at a 53-unit living complex in Three Springs

February 3, 2023

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VIDEO: Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 02-01-23-Durango- Lots of fun performances during Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit…

February 2, 2023

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Tax survey should have included county residents, says Durango Chamber of Commerce director

City respondents ranked tourism marketing low on list of priorities Local businesses stand to benefit if Durango tourism officials can…

February 2, 2023

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VIDEO: Snowdown Big Wheel Derby, aka, Tiny Bike

Ryan McCardell crashes into the finish while competing in the Snowdown Big Wheel Derby, aka Tiny Bike race, on Thursday…

February 2, 2023

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Photos: Riding through Snowdown

Cap Pierce rides into the finish while competing in the Snowdown Big Wheel Derby, aka Tiny Bike race, on Thursday…

February 2, 2023

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See it before it’s gone; clear skies in Southwest Colorado set scene for green comet

Cameras and binoculars are advised for best viewing

February 2, 2023

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Durango School District asks: What ever happened to city’s interest in owning Buckley Park?

city renewed a 10-year lease agreement without acknowledging an idling MOU

February 2, 2023

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Photos: Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 02-01-23-Durango-Peg Ochsenreiter and Karen Armstrong perform �Joust about Perfect� during Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on…

February 2, 2023