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What does it take to care for the dead during a pandemic?

Even those who deal with death daily became overwhelmed

Two big-name Democrats exploring 2022 bids to unseat Lauren Boebert

State senator and representative may launch campaigns to oust Republican

Time ticking on whether to ask voters for Durango lodgers tax increase

After decades of debate, consensus seems close

Durango man sentenced for 2017 sexual assault

James Thomas Zink, 21, will serve three years at community corrections

Getaway driver in burglary turned officer-involved shooting is sentenced

Terrianne Paige Hiehle, 23, will serve three years in community corrections

Rep. Lauren Boebert’s first bill aims to block re-entry into Paris Climate Agreement

House member says ‘America shouldn’t spend a penny’ on international accord

Coal Bank, Molas passes closed Friday night for fatal crash

Three vehicles involved; blizzard conditions

Photos: Veteran snowplow driver prepares for weekend storm

Hwy. 160 winter maintenance set for Saturday morning on Wolf Creek Pass

Drivers will encounter a lengthy delay of up to two hours and are urged to allow for extra travel time. Eastbound traffic will be stopped at the chain-up station at…

Shed-antler collecting prohibited through April 30

Big-game and sage grouse species live in a basic survival mode during the winter when food is scarce. If forced to move and burn calories unnecessarily, wildlife can lose the…

Pair of bald eagles buck migration trend, calling Durango home

Two birds in Animas Valley believed to be lifetime mates

Approaching storms expected to drop more snow on Southwest Colorado

Winter weather advisory starts Friday evening

Community COVID-19 vaccination site set to launch Saturday

Only limiting factor is amount of available vaccines, health officials say

Durango’s real estate market immune to COVID-19

La Plata County sees strong sales as virus fuels urban flight

Authorities identify homeless man found dead Monday

Autopsy did not find cause of death, coroner says

Durango man who crashed car, fled on foot remains at large

Warrant issued for Freedom Anderson’s arrest, police say

Four people escape mobile home fire southeast of Durango

Cause of blaze remains under investigation

U.S. Attorney’s Office releases details about shooting death south of Durango

No criminal charges to be filed against tribal ranger who fired six shots

Pine River Valley residents find mystery notes celebrating MLK Day

Letters carry positive messages, cash

Archuleta County reports first ‘death among’ COVID-19 case

CDC must determine whether person died directly because of virus

COVID-19 prevents many from attending Inauguration Day events in D.C.

Health and security risks keep thousands away, unlike in previous years

Update: Head-on collision kills Mancos woman on U.S. 160

State Patrol update: SUV driver crossed into oncoming lane, another victim seriously injured

Durango residents weigh in on north Main Avenue crossing options

Busy corridor creates challenges for pedestrians, bicyclists and cars

Hilltop House outbreak death not caused by COVID-19, autopsy says

Autopsy raises questions about reporting

Investigators piecing together timeline of 5-year-old’s drowning

Incident at Durango Hot Springs happened after 6 p.m. Sunday

Sen. Michael Bennet expresses support for two Biden Cabinet picks

Colorado senator asks about child poverty, intelligence security

Photo: Pumping iron at the rec center

Junior Garcia, 15, and Missile Garcia work out Tuesday at the Durango Community Recreation Center.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald

Storm dumps 10 inches in Durango, more expected this week

Multiple slide-offs reported throughout region; in-person classes canceled

Photos: Weather from above

A wet winter storm blanketed Durango with at least 10 inches of snow early Tuesday. Schools were closed to in-person learning, and many people appeared to stay home for the…

Police issue accident alert

The directions for filing an online report are: Go to the website www.csp.colorado.gov.On the task bar go to “I want to …”Go to “crash information.”Select “file an online crash report.”…