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Durango to set water restrictions amid extreme drought
City working to revise management plan to increase enforcement capabilities
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Local News Day recognizes role of community journalism
The Durango Herald employees outside the business Tuesday on Main Avenue. (Courtesy of Josh Stephenson) Dear Readers, Today, news organizations across the country recognize Local News Day. It is a…
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Coroner identifies man killed in head-on crash south of Ridgway
Driver, passengers were ‘unrestrained’ in vehicle, Colorado State Patrol says
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Fifteen Bayfield School District staff members accept buyouts amid budget cuts
District projects $1.39 million in savings for 2026-27
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Suicide awareness bus looks to make Cortez its home base
After five years on the road, the Suicide Awareness Bus seeks a permanent home in Cortez
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Middle East veterans reflect on past wars as Iran conflict enters sixth week
Vet warns of risks tied to regime change
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Community pushback grows over mining exploration in La Platas
Metallic Minerals questioned about water use, access and long-term impacts at Durango open house
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Local News Day celebrates community journalism
Media outlets strive to hold powerful to account and inform readers
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Photos: Lemon Reservoir sitting pretty going into irrigation season
Lemon Reservoir sits 82% full on Tuesday north of Durango, holding 32,740 acre feet of water. With the October rains and the early spring runoff, the reservoir is looking good…
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Durango artist helps wounded soldiers in Ukraine heal through art
Ukrainians fear the world has forgotten their problems, nonprofit founder says
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Mancos Valley Chamber of Commerce to open new visitor center in May
A gala will be held to celebrate the opening
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Rising gas prices strain travel-dependent businesses, agencies
Companies weigh higher mileage reimbursement, price increases for customers
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Fatal crash south of Ridgway closes section of U.S. Highway 550 in both directions
One dead, two taken to hospital in two-vehicle collision
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Clearnetworx internet outage reported in Durango, Cortez, Farmington and Pagosa Springs
Service went down for about 3½ hours Monday, affected roughly 4,300 customers
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Record warm, dry March shrinks water supplies
The warmest day reached 86 degrees, with just 9% of normal precipitation – marking one of the driest months in decades
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Fentanyl deaths rise in the Four Corners despite national decline
Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona see increases in synthetic opioid overdoses as communities struggle to contain cross-border trafficking.
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DeFlock Durango proposes ordinance regulating use of automated license plate readers
Councilor Shirley Gonzales endorses proposed law
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After overturned arson conviction, Durango man recounts six-year nightmare
Former FLC professor accused of setting fire to City Market working through repercussions
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Public meetings for the week of April 6-10
City of Durango Tuesday, April 7 City Council Study Session, 2 p.m., Smith Chambers, City Hall, 990 East Second Ave. City Council Regular Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Smith Chambers, City Hall,…
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Durango VFW hosts Easter brunch for veterans
Fundraising effort provides food, housing and bill payments
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Escalante Middle schoolers qualify for state history competition
‘We learn about history so mistakes are not repeated,’ student says
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21-year-old Olympian with Durango roots meets fans at Purgatory Resort Downtown
Charlie Mickel says discipline is key to high-level competition
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Photos/video: Scrambling for eggs
Children gather as many eggs as they can after the start of the city of Durango’s Easter Egg Scramble on Saturday at Santa Rita Park. After the Easter bunny arrived,…
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Durango sculpture being repaired by original artist
‘Endurance’ was damaged when a car smashed into it at the Florida Road roundabout
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Jail officials say Mercy Hospital returning inmates without care
La Plata County seeks answers after repeated returns raise medical concerns
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Fort Lewis College launches four-week Women’s Leadership in Practice series
Program created in response to feedback, demand, college says
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Colorado bill would make it easier to cite residents for bear conflicts
Measure targets human actions that attract wildlife
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Rep. Jeff Hurd meets with La Plata County business leaders
Congressman discussed affordability, economic growth and Iran war
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Second homes prove tricky issue for Durango officials
City’s 12% vacancy rate lower than mountain resort towns, but housing concerns persist
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Durango’s ‘crown jewel’ Animas River Trail is 50 years in the making
City still negotiating connection to Three Springs