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Durango eyes funding mechanism for winter Houston flights

Proposal includes $185,000 from lodgers tax fund for minimum revenue guarantee to airline

December 10, 2025

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Is Whole Foods coming to Durango?

Residents push back on tentative plan to redevelop Durango Mall for grocery store, apartments

December 10, 2025

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Fire and ice: Mitigation and burn piles help fortify against wildfires

urban-wildland interface is changing – so is the approach to wildfire preparedness

December 10, 2025

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Fort Lewis College installs three Flock cameras on campus

Latinx-focused work group opposes the surveillance technology

December 9, 2025

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La Plata County’s 2026 budget avoids deep cuts after sales tax approval

Works to see a boost; some employee benefits scaled back

December 9, 2025

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‘Robust’ growth continues through 2025 at Durango-La Plata County Airport

Government shutdown caused 30 canceled flights

December 9, 2025

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Photo: Ringing for a good cause

Chad Byler drops cash into the Red Kettle as Nicole Gritis, left, and Sherry Exum-Teterson, both with the Wells Group,…

December 9, 2025

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LPEA wants to build battery storage locations, some residents are opposed

Systems could provide backup power, but opponents worry about safety

December 9, 2025

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Sen. Michael Bennet says wilderness bill has support ‘across the political spectrum’

Act has passed House of Representatives, needs Senate approval to become law

December 8, 2025

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More turnover hits Fort Lewis Mesa fire district

president resigns amid rising tensions

December 8, 2025

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Jury selection begins for Durango man accused in motel shooting death

Suspect faces life in prison for first-degree murder charge

December 8, 2025

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Durango residents call for Flock Safety cameras to be taken down

department shared data with 60 agencies that cooperate with ICE

December 8, 2025

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Incumbents outspend newcomers in Durango board of education election

candidates spent more than $17,000 on advertising-related services

December 7, 2025

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Mountain Middle School eighth grader writes 160-page World War II book

Student inspired by veteran grandfather, fascination with topic

December 7, 2025

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Durango forms focus group to study Animas River Trail safety

Residents to explore possible speed limit

December 6, 2025

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Escalante Middle School students learn value of agriculture in greenhouse class

Seventh and eighth graders grow and sell their own plants, herbs

December 6, 2025

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KSUT among public radio stations fighting Trump administration over funding cuts

Lawsuit claims executive order infringed on First Amendment rights

December 6, 2025

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Fort Lewis College brings in nearly $1 million on GivingTuesday

breaks previous records, officials say

December 5, 2025

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Durango Turkey Trot 2025 results

Runners finish the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca Place | Participant…

December 5, 2025

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San Juan National Forest announces seasonal road and trail closures

Closures are present in the Dolores, Columbine and Pagosa Ranger Districts

December 5, 2025

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Second measles case reported in Montezuma County

health department says anyone at Cold Stone Creamery on Nov. 26 from 3:30 – 6 p.m. might have been exposed

December 5, 2025

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Mobile home residents nearing deal to purchase property north of Durango

accepts residents’ $5.45 million offer over larger bids

December 5, 2025

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Can Durango build a city hall and police station by October 2028? A firm says yes

Initial designs and cost estimates expected in February or March

December 4, 2025

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City of Durango adopts new landscaping rules limiting ‘nonfunctional turf’

applies to future commercial, large residential projects

December 4, 2025

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Durango businesses collect winter gear for those in need

Weather Cozies drive aims to help unhoused residents stay warm

December 4, 2025

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Durango faces funding gaps for housing, transit and infrastructure in 2026

projects modest revenue growth, but challenges remain

December 4, 2025

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Snowstorm blankets Southwest Colorado; more on the way

Flights largely unaffected, but icy roads make for slick driving conditions

December 4, 2025

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Bear encounters rise in La Plata County, across Colorado

1,116 sightings reported countywide in 2025, almost double the number recorded in 2024

December 4, 2025

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Stillwater Music celebrates 20th anniversary

Milestone is a chance to look at both the past and future of the nonprofit, executive director says

December 4, 2025

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Low-elevation storm impacts driving, flights in Southwest Colorado

Officials urge drivers to check weather, road conditions and be prepared

December 3, 2025