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Bear encounters rise in La Plata County, across Colorado
1,116 sightings reported countywide in 2025, almost double the number recorded in 2024
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Stillwater Music celebrates 20th anniversary
Milestone is a chance to look at both the past and future of the nonprofit, executive director says
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Low-elevation storm impacts driving, flights in Southwest Colorado
Officials urge drivers to check weather, road conditions and be prepared
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Hissing gas well near Hesperus finally gets Colorado’s attention
Department of Natural Resources expected to visit site this month
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Rep. Jeff Hurd joins bipartisan ranks to introduce health care bill
HOPE Act would extend premium tax credits for two years
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Judge finalists selected for San Juan, La Plata counties
Gov. Jared Polis has until Dec. 17 to appoint positions
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Fort Lewis College student reportedly hit man with cup after Turning Point vote
Former chair of La Plata County Republicans declines to press charges
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Photos: Snowmaking and construction at Chapman Hill
Snowmaking began Monday night at Chapman Hill Ski Area in Durango. Construction workers built a French drain in front of the new retaining wall at the bottom of the hill…
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Fiesta Days Rodeo loses free access to La Plata County Fairgrounds
Reduced scale, staffing shortages, safety concerns cited in commissioners’ decision
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Durango City Council approves additional funding for Camino Crossing design
Total design budget adds up to $575,000
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Fort Lewis College students study Falls Creek aquifer
Capstone project offers real-world experience, practical data for subdivision residents
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Public land closures near Durango take effect
City, wildlife officials urge residents to respect closed areas, keep dogs on leashes
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Animas River Trail reconstruction nearing completion
Crews hustle to wrap up ahead of snow, freezing temps
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La Plata County Sheriff’s Office to reduce public office hours
Move will help staff deal with records requests, stricter evidence requirements
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Do parked RVs and trailers in Durango need more regulation?
City Council divided on how tightly to manage street parking
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Durango couple completes latest adventure to document America’s public lands
Brett Davis seeks human-powered adventure in the natural world
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Flood response highlights La Plata County’s emergency preparedness
Officials credit planning, drills and new tech for swift action
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Photos: Durango Festival of Trees
The Festival of Trees & Wreaths is on display inside the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum. People can bid on wreaths and sparkling tree décor, which is part…
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Photos: Purgatory Resort opens for skiing
Randy Reames, with Purgatory Resort, scans Justin West’s lift ticket during opening day on Friday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca Owen Haines, left, and Noah Hauk ride Lift 1 back down on…
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Mancos artist’s sled dog painting headed to American Kennel Club museum in NYC
Work to be placed on permanent display, adding to story of humans’ bond with dogs
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La Plata Electric Association board votes to freeze rates through 2026
Co-op will tap reserves to avoid price hike despite Tri-State increase
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San Juan Mountains Association Christmas tree lot now open in Durango
Annual fundraiser is scheduled to run through Dec. 22 – or while supplies last
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Durango City Council to consider permit process for bear-deterring mats, fencing
Devices have ‘a lot of potential’ to reduce human-wildlife conflicts
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Controlled burns planned within Durango city limits
Fire mitigation area encompass roughly 100 acres of urban-wildland interface
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After 30 years, Olde Schoolhouse remains hidden gem in La Plata County
Community support key to success, owner says
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La Plata County residents find ways to share community on Thanksgiving Day
VFW, firefighters and Manna soup kitchen prepare big meals
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Miller eighth graders teach da Vinci principles to peers
Project encourages ‘deep exploration’ across subjects, principal says
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EPA increases oversight of gasoline spill south of Durango
Southern Ute Indian Tribe raised concerns about Enterprise’s handling of cleanup
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City of Durango to hold off on feasibility study for a parking garage
Councilors don’t rule out revisiting concept in the future
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35-foot-tall logjam is blocking Vallecito Creek; removal is critical to flood recovery
Firefighters propose using fire or explosives to clear blockage