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Homeless find overnight refuge in Durango Post Office

Postmaster proposes locking door to keep people from sleeping in lobby

May 7, 2019

Local News

Agencies consider Sage Hen motorized trail proposal

would allow motorized vehicles on route to Dolores River Canyon

May 6, 2019

Pine River Times news

Scattered thunderstorms predicted through the weekend

Niño pattern persists across Southwest Colorado

May 6, 2019

Local News

Southern Ute Museum exhibit shows how art moves from ‘The Inside Out’

Display spotlights 10 Native American artists

May 6, 2019

Local News

Upcoming dam release benefits ecology of Dolores River

fish, riparian forest need spring flows

May 6, 2019

Sports

Eli Tomac wins Las Vegas Supercross, finishes second in 2019 series

from Cortez, Colorado, leads start to finish to wrap up season

May 5, 2019

Business

New boxing gym offers training for seniors, Parkinson’s patients

Durango coach believes boxing can benefit all ages

May 5, 2019

Local News

Nonprofits turn to individuals, grants when business donations decline

economy has taken some hits, but private donors help resiliency

May 4, 2019

Professional Sports

Eli Tomac wins Las Vegas Supercross, finishes second in 2019 series

from Cortez, Colorado, leads start to finish to wrap up season

May 4, 2019

Local News

Know your restaurants: April inspection reports are in

inspection reports are in

May 3, 2019

Local News

New regulations for septic systems improve public health, officials say

Inspections are uncovering problems previously undetected

May 3, 2019

Pine River Times news

Freeze warning issued for towns across Southwest Colorado

Weather forecasters say freezing temperatures could arrive early Friday, causing damage to crops and gardens.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file Locations under…

May 2, 2019

Local News

Carbon dioxide group sues county in tax case

Spinoff of Kinder Morgan suit filed on behalf of small-share gas owners

May 2, 2019

Local News

Fundraising campaign kicks off for county museum

includes tours of future site, food and music

May 1, 2019

Local News

Colorado Highway 145 reopens after bus-semitrailer crash

people taken by van to Grand Junction

May 1, 2019

Local News

Guess who’s abuzz about rain, high river runoff: Mosquitoes

Control districts prepare for bumper year

May 1, 2019

Local News

Forest lands closed during 416 Fire to reopen Wednesday

Lingering dangers pose risk to hikers, mountain bikers

April 30, 2019

Local News

Durango brings parks to life as spring arrives

maintenance crews de-winterize hundreds of acres

April 30, 2019

Local News

Shots fired out truck window in Dolores; suspect abandons pickup

Nobody was injured, Undersheriff Vern Knuckles said Monday, and the incident was still under investigation. He said about 6:20 p.m.,…

April 29, 2019

Local News

Animas High School seeks $21 million grant for new school

up with local match could complicate process

April 29, 2019

Local News

Fort Lewis graduates aim high in sciences

cohort of teacher licensure program students graduates

April 29, 2019

Business

Colorado seeks overseas visitors

Interest in adventure and Old West attract foreigners

April 28, 2019

College Sports

Fort Lewis College softball star Angelique Elemen hangs up cleats

ends career with records abound

April 27, 2019

Local News

Fort Lewis College class of 2019 on its way out

500 graduates were awarded diplomas over three ceremonies held Friday, Saturday

April 27, 2019