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Photos: Painting pumpkins, trick-or-treating at Durango Farmers Market

Rachel Grammer and her son, Ezra, decorate pumpkins at the Durango Farmers Market on Saturday, the last Durango Farmers Market…

October 25, 2025

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Surviving nature means embracing it, says Durango wilderness survival instructor

Rattlesnake bites or lightning strikes, knowledge is a powerful tool

October 25, 2025

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U.S. Sen. Bennet votes ‘no’ on Hickenlooper’s ‘Fix Our Forests Act’

Environmental bill advances out of Senate committee

October 25, 2025

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Colorado Rep. Jeff Hurd passes first bill in Congress

Legislation focuses on supporting hunters, improving wetland health

October 25, 2025

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Animas High School enlists executive firm to assist in search for head of school

Interim leadership team in place until replacement is found

October 25, 2025

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Animas High School produces education podcast series

Episodes feature range of experts, local educators

October 24, 2025

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Southwest Colorado clean energy nonprofit loses federal funding

Half-million dollar cut resulted in job loss

October 24, 2025

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La Plata County Humane Society requests additional funding from city of Durango

of services cost about $700,000 annually

October 24, 2025

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Coloradans conflicted over promised immigration crackdowns, how they are carried out

Hundreds of residents react to Trump administration’s policies and tactics

October 24, 2025

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Winter arrives early for Florida duo who become stuck on snowbound Engineer Pass

feet of snow trap father, son in Jeep with low fuel

October 24, 2025

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Explosives delivered to La Plata County Sheriff’s Office removed

Authorities urge residents to leave suspicious materials in place

October 24, 2025

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New geodesic greenhouse aims to ease food insecurity in Vallecito

Year-round production expected to feed 20 to 30 residents

October 24, 2025

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Appellate court dismisses Purgatory Resort’s water lawsuit against Forest Service

area’s bid to access groundwater in Hermosa Creek ends in setback

October 23, 2025

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Community invited to first look at Three Springs elementary plans

Durango School District to reveal designs, timelines for new building during Nov. 6 event

October 23, 2025

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Humane Society on board with Durango’s plan to take on animal protection services

and nonprofit remain good partners, LPCHS executive director says

October 23, 2025

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Photos: River pickup

Maggie Leonhart, 11, drops a paper plate into a garbage bag that Elouise Duthie, 10, holds as children from the…

October 23, 2025

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Powers steps into deputy role as Region 9 focuses on business and workforce growth

says infrastructure groundwork paves the way for growing local industries

October 23, 2025

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1 in 3 new cars sold in Colorado last quarter were electric as buyers chased expiring tax credits

Consumers scrambled to buy before a $7,500 federal credit expired on Sept. 30

October 23, 2025

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Durango man completes quest to try every burger in town

Harris’ endeavor turns into a celebration of food, friendship

October 23, 2025

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As government shutdown drags on, La Plata County’s most vulnerable at risk

benefits will stop Nov. 1; WIC continues until Dec. 1

October 23, 2025

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Durango City Council approves emergency warming center for unhoused residents

Resounding support for project, despite some push back from school district

October 22, 2025

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Durango High School student takes flight in new aviation course

class prepares high schoolers for FAA written test

October 22, 2025

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Trial nears for ex-Ute Mountain Ute leader accused in federal sex-abuse case

Durango court sets final steps in case against Lyndreth Wall, accused of long-term sex abuse

October 22, 2025

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What role does climate change play in extreme weather events like flooding at Vallecito?

floods not uncommon, but severity can be made worse by warming atmosphere, scientists say

October 21, 2025

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Kim Shropshire to serve as Colorado 6th Judicial District chief judge

finalists in running for judgeship

October 21, 2025

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Steamworks Brewing Co. wins gold for Backside Stout at Great American Beer Festival

Recognition adds to laundry list of medals awarded to brewery

October 21, 2025

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Photo: Walking in beauty

Warm temperatures, sunshine and fall colors make for pleasant walking conditions Tuesday along the Animas River in Durango. The National…

October 21, 2025

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Man shot at Durango pawn shop charged with felony menacing

say suspect intended to take his own life before being shot by employee

October 21, 2025

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November likely will be warmer, drier for Four Corners, but expect swings

Niña pattern favors warm, dry start to Colorado’s cold season

October 21, 2025

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A werewolf at Cody Petersen’s house at 15 Edgemont Way in the Edgemont subdivision northeast of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca…

October 21, 2025