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Photos: A colorful carnival

Nate Bell, of Frazier Shows, sets up a mini carousel on Tuesday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, which will…

May 20, 2025

Local News

‘We have not met service expectations’ USPS acknowledges in light of Durango mail delays

residents complain that packages marked ‘out for delivery’ for days at a time

December 17, 2024

Local News

Share your Christmas decoration photos

Kevin Ford spends about 40 hours each year putting up Christmas lights at his house in northeast Durango, including a…

December 13, 2024

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American Legion in Durango says Toys for Tots sign-up deadline is Sunday

200 families have already applied to receive donations

December 12, 2024

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Manna soup kitchen distributes 1,200 meals on Thanksgiving Day

Kitchen manager says nonprofit may run out of capacity if event keeps growing

November 28, 2024

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Durango airport plans extra parking, shuttle service over Thanksgiving holiday

anticipates record number of passengers next week

November 19, 2024

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Hundreds gather to honor veterans at annual Durango parade

celebrates service, camaraderie and offers therapeutic relief for some

November 12, 2024

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Photos: Veterans Day Parade on Main Avenue in Durango

(Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)cca

November 11, 2024

Local News

Photos: Halloween season’s here, boils and ghouls!

Sofie, 4, and Kira, 6, get a scare Thursday while shopping at Spirit Halloween set up in the former J.C.…

October 3, 2024

Local News

Over 1,000 pack into downtown Durango for first city fireworks show since 2019

Independence Day marks third year of city’s ‘Four Days of the Fourth’

July 6, 2024

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Durango celebrates Independence Day at Rotary Park

Residents thankful for friends and family, also criticize divisive politics

July 4, 2024

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How to celebrate Fourth of July in Southwest Colorado

Options include music, games, parades and fireworks

July 3, 2024

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It’s official: Fireworks a ‘go’ this Independence Day in Durango

rains played role in priming conditions for traditional light display

June 27, 2024

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Juneteenth festival returns to Durango

annual event had about twice as many participants

June 20, 2024

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Durango’s Juneteenth festival celebrates progress and struggles to overcome

Organizer hopes to connect people and ‘build a Black community’

June 17, 2024

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Veterans remembered at Iris Park ceremony Monday in Durango

Memorial Day sparks memories of those who died in battle

May 27, 2024

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Numerous Memorial Day weekend events lined up in Durango

American flags at Greenmount Cemetery before Memorial Day services.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald Durango is ready to again honor the men and…

May 23, 2024

Regional News

Colorado a popular destination among Memorial Day travelers, according to AAA report

than 38 million people are expected to travel by car

May 22, 2024

Local News

Fireworks to reignite Durango skies this Fourth of July, weather permitting

Pyrotechnics haven’t marked Independence Day since 2019

May 11, 2024

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Methodist Thrift Shop devotes nearly $100K to Durango nonprofits for 2024

Holiday shopping in full swing at charitable East Second Avenue outlet

December 22, 2023

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Durango’s unhoused residents face same holiday humdrums as everyone else

Therapist offers advice on gift-giving and navigating family

December 21, 2023

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125 Durango-area children ‘Shop with a Cop’ at Walmart

helps underprivileged families, helps build relationships with law enforcement

December 15, 2023

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La Plata Family Centers Coalition planning third annual Holly Jolly Toy Distribution

and unwrapped toys can be donated at a number of Durango-area businesses

December 3, 2023

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Santa Claus to visit Durango on Friday night for lighting of community tree

draws about 1,000 people for singing, shopping and hot chocolate

November 24, 2023