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Durango City Council approves continuation of warming center
Shelter needs between $40,000 and $50,000 to operate, center official says
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Durango’s Flock data by the numbers
City responds to privacy and transparency concerns with first monthly report
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Durango Juneteenth celebrates Black history
Parents say federal holiday helps spark dialogue with next generation
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Durango Beer & Ice Co. accused of operating without proper liquor license since 2024
Hearing scheduled for July 7 at City Hall
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City of Durango grants The Garage three months to resolve sales taxes delinquency
First-time business owner says she is reforming business’ public image
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Carving out space for queer, Indigenous and two-spirited people in Ignacio and beyond
Ignacio Out and Equal Alliance working to address resource gaps across the Four Corners
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Reports involve bears lingering in towns, parks, other public spaces, CPW says
A bear relocated from Mancos on Wednesday; officers remind public to secure attractants
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Photo: Chill cows
Cattle migrate to the shade of trees in a field east of Durango on Thursday as temperatures climb into the 90s. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
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Southwest Colorado attorney selected as Durango municipal judge
Candidate will replace Matt Margeson
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Two men cited for aggressive behavior after receiving food from Durango church
One man ticketed with disorderly conduct, another for menacing
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Pipeline spill meeting exposes tensions among groups working on cleanup
La Plata County hosted Enterprise, state and tribal officials at first public Q&A
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Fort Lewis College to create humanities lab with $1.35 million grant
On-campus site to be housed in Center of Southwest Studies
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Durango’s proposed library district takes back seat to fire district
City Council doesn’t want to hit residents with two property tax initiatives at same time
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Durango bar The Garage’s business license in jeopardy due to nearly $20,000 sales tax delinquency
Show cause hearing scheduled for Wednesday at City Hall
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Durango’s queer community feeling anchorless since closure of popular LGBTQ hangout
‘There really is no nightlife and no space for us to gather,’ drag queen Aria Pettyone says
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Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory shareholder sells portion of stock amid declining numbers
Company reports $3.4 million loss, 23.6% year-over-year revenue decline
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Photos: Summer fun
Elliot Graham, 7, shoots his squirt gun while floating down an irrigation channel that runs through Little Pine River Park on a hot Tuesday in Bayfield. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride…
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Food pantries in Southwest Colorado to receive farm fresh produce
Mancos operation will contribute carrots, potatoes, onions, lettuce, squash, cucumbers, tomatoes and more
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Additional 10 miles to be added to Baker’s Park Trail System
Silverton Single Track Society awarded more than $1 million in grant money for phase 2
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A Vallecito restaurant owner left his rock band decades ago. Then the music resurfaced
Years after 1970s Cold Touch’s time in the limelight, its recordings were rediscovered
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Brief thunderstorms may do more harm than good during wildfire season
Lightning, wind from dry storms can spell trouble, meteorologist says
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Ron Hanks casts himself as Trump-aligned alternative to Rep. Hurd in CD3 primary
‘I’m running to promote the America First agenda,’ Republican primary candidate says
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Business roundup: Garden center closes, cookware shop opens and Ore House timeline uncertain
Janine Collins, owner of Botanical Concepts at 251 County Road 250 in Durango, works in one of her greenhouses on May 30, 2024. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file) In this week’s…
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Residents gather for fourth No Kings rally
Around 100 people lined 25th and 32nd streets Sunday in downtown Durango
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Public meetings for the week of June 15-19
City of Durango Tuesday, June 16 City Council regular meeting, 5:30 p.m., Smith Council Chambers, City Hall, 949 East Second Ave. Wednesday, June 17 Community and Cultural Relations Commission monthly…
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As Juneteenth approaches, Durango residents are encouraged to be allies year-round
‘I think everyone should be celebrating, because it is American history,’ says Southwest Movement 4 Black Lives leader
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Travel delays expected during surface treatments between Elmore’s Corner and Durango
Lane closures and reduced speed limit could cause congested traffic
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La Plata County primary ballots are out. Who are these people?
Election day is June 30; mail-ins should be sent by June 22
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Animas Museum presents history of La Plata County ahead of Colorado’s 150th anniversary
More historical presentations scheduled for July and August