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La Plata County commissioner candidates talk land use, affordable housing
Church, Brad Blake and Jack Turner are vying for one open seat
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La Plata County treasurer candidates tout their backgrounds for the job
Allison Aichele and Erin Hutchins are seeking election to a four-year term this November
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Photo: High country turns white and gold
Snow or hail covers the slopes of a West Needles’ mountain on Thursday as storms move through the area. Cooler temperatures and a greater chance for precipitation are forecast for…
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Dozens speak out before Purple Cliffs closing in Durango
Proposal to establish temporary homeless camp at La Plata County Fairgrounds goes nowhere
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What readers had to say this week about local stories, Sept. 24-29
weigh in on Durango’s financial audit and using the fairgrounds as a managed homeless camp
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Human remains found on Middle Mountain north of Vallecito
Colorado Bureau of Investigation says bones are those of an adult
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ACLU warns city, county against criminalizing homelessness
‘We are deeply discouraged that history appears to be repeating itself in Durango,’ letter says
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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 183
About 102 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what kind of animal is clearing 13 acres near Pioneer trail, with 95.1% of respondents…
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Tribal radio station seeks a collaborative approach to reporting the news
hopes to continue expanding its listener base and reporting staff
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Former Archuleta County employee files class action lawsuit
Plaintiff seeks compensation for wrongful termination and harassment in the workplace
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Controlled burn reignites, scorching home and destroying barn southeast of Durango
Property owners had a controlled agricultural burn that reignited
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Federico gets two years in prison for shooting near Cortez school
allegedly shot woman as women fought at home near Kemper Elementary
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House District 59 candidates debate water and taxes at La County Fairgrounds
Democratic incumbent Barbara McLachlan is facing Republican challenger Shelli Shaw
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Montezuma sheriff and Cortez police receive funds from 2018 marijuana bust
$42,000 checks come from bank account linked to suspects
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Goats provide chemical-free weed mitigation at Pastorius Reservoir
Florida Consolidated Ditch Co. explores using livestock to alleviate impacts of unwanted vegetation
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Farmington man sentenced to prison for sexual exploitation of a child
Anthony David Gallegos was in possession of hundreds of images and videos
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Groups celebrate language diversity in Durango
Efforts underway to develop tools, improve programs that bridge communication barriers
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Jury trial for man accused in Cortez shooting is canceled
Defendant enters guilty plea as part of deal with prosecutors
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Purple Cliffs residents, soon to be displaced, can store belongings with nonprofit
Community Compassion Outreach will hold onto items for six months
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Homeslice to open its new location this week on north Main Avenue in Durango
Bird’s location will include drive-thru window for online orders
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Durango rock climber rises above MS diagnosis, bringing others with him
Colorado Timberline Academy’s Ian Altman defies personal odds while living life to the extreme
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Fruits are booming this harvest season around Durango
14th annual Apple Days Festival at farmers market scheduled for Oct. 8
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Chimney Rock celebrates 10th anniversary as national monument
includes tours of the archaeological sites and dancing
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Mercy Hospital plans to end female sterilization procedure in 2023
of treatment creates ‘unnecessary risk’ for patients, doctors say
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Durango receives ‘best possible marks’ in 2021 financial audit
City’s net income grew by $13 million last year
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What readers had to say this week about local stories, Sept. 17-23
weigh in on bump-outs, trade school and electric vehicles
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Southern Ute Drum takes 13 press awards in Denver
Biweekly newspaper is available online and at multiple locations throughout Durango area
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The Durango Herald wins 34 awards in Colorado press competition
Newspaper honored for design, photography, public service and breaking news
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Jury trial set for shooting incident in Cortez
shot in the leg during altercation; standoff ensued, and school was evacuated
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Durango prosecutor seeks to reduce time it takes to resolve criminal cases
dashboard allows public to view local judicial trends