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Cortez man with history of drug use sentenced to prison
Police said Maynard Wayne Peltier intended to distribute methamphetamine
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Cause of death determined for couple found dead on Mancos Hill
A deceased couple were found in a vehicle parked on U.S. Highway 160 at Mancos Hill on June 30. Resources Help for people having suicidal thoughts or for those who…
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Southern Ute Indian Tribe joins international natural gas initiative
Effort exports gas to countries looking for lower-emitting fuels
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Durango surveys city employees about diversity
Results will be used as starting point to build DEI road map
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Durango celebrates 86 years of service with retirement of three police officers
‘It’s something that you can't replace overnight,’ says chief
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Photo: New Literary Garden takes shape at Durango library
Kyle Morgan with Canyon Landscaping works on the new Literary Garden under construction Thursday in front of the Durango Public Library. Durango Botanic Gardens is installing the garden, which will…
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Photo: Colorful rides
Colorful kick bikes are chained up along Narrow Gauge Avenue on Tuesday. Skies are expected to clear in Durango on Friday, with the National Weather Service forecasting a high of…
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SJBPH to host school supply drive at local COVID-19 vaccine clinics
In recognition of National Back to School Month, San Juan Basin Public Health will host a school supply drive at select vaccine clinics in August. Through collaboration with area schools…
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Durango-area schools race to resolve lapse in bus service
Insurance issues come to light weeks before classes start
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Flash flooding, mud flows hit drivers on Road G near Utah
No injuries reported, county road crews clear debris
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Street repair at Florida Road and Colorado Avenue starts Friday
Street repair on Florida Road at the intersection of Colorado Avenue is expected to begin Friday. Lane shifts will be present Friday to Monday while repair work on an underground…
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Ute Mountain Casino Hotel’s powwow canceled
After closely monitoring the surge in delta variant COVID-19 cases, Ute Mountain Casino Hotel and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Council announced the powwow scheduled for this weekend is canceled.…
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Resource center for homelessness in Durango takes shape at Manna
Hub for support services top priority in city, county strategic plan
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City Council decides to pursue affordable housing at Best Western site
Durango aims to convert hotel units into transitional housing
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Durango residents rally to ‘stop the cut,’ save old cottonwood
‘Iconic’ tree scheduled to be removed to make way for pedestrian bridge
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Videos highlight need to keep trash, vehicles secure during bear ‘food frenzy’
Bruins packing on the pounds before winter hibernation
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Traffic restrictions to take place on Lake Nighthorse Road during triathlon
Traffic will be restricted on a portion of Lake Nighthorse Road (County Road 210) from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday because of the bicycle portion of the Lake Nighthorse…
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Public comment sought on Southern HDs Landscape Restoration Project
The Forest Service seeks public comments about a pre-decisional environmental assessment for the Southern HDs Landscape Restoration Project on the Columbine Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest. The…
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Two families receive outpouring of support at La Plata County Fair auction
Community members pay $65,000 for 4-H projects
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12 COVID-19 cases identified in outbreak at Mercy hospital in Durango
After brief suspension, non-emergent procedures resume
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Check out this year’s La Plata County Fair grand champions
42 4-H, FFA members take home top awards
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Durango City Council to vote this week on purchase of hotel
71-unit Best Western would be used for affordable, transitional housing
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Who’s eligible for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots?
CDC, Colorado authorize third doses for people with certain health conditions
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Re-evaluation of work-life priorities drive labor shortage in Southwest Colorado
Employees share complex reasons behind job transitions
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East Third Ave. residents: School property not a good location for new fire station
Boulevard group meets with fire chief, who promises to be a good neighbor
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A new advocate for highway funding in Southwest Colorado
Mark Garcia named regional commissioner for state Department of Transportation
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Video: Demolition Derby at the La Plata County Fair
Drivers battle it out during the demolition derby on Saturday at the La Plata County Fair. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride
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Late-night soak at Durango Hot Springs lands teens in hot water
Cameras and motion sensors alert owners to break-in
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Fire chief to hold information session about new station
Doughty will answer questions and address concerns during the meeting. Those attending should bring a folding chair and maintain social distance. Mask wearing is encouraged.
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Arsonist gets jail time, probation for setting wildand fires during drought
Elijah Rugg told law enforcement he suffers from PTSD, has blackout episodes