Bear encounters rise in La Plata County, across Colorado
1,116 sightings reported countywide in 2025, almost double the number recorded in 2024
1,116 sightings reported countywide in 2025, almost double the number recorded in 2024
Milestone is a chance to look at both the past and future of the nonprofit, executive director says
Officials urge drivers to check weather, road conditions and be prepared
Department of Natural Resources expected to visit site this month
HOPE Act would extend premium tax credits for two years
Gov. Jared Polis has until Dec. 17 to appoint positions
Former chair of La Plata County Republicans declines to press charges
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…
Reduced scale, staffing shortages, safety concerns cited in commissioners’ decision
Total design budget adds up to $575,000
Capstone project offers real-world experience, practical data for subdivision residents
City, wildlife officials urge residents to respect closed areas, keep dogs on leashes
Crews hustle to wrap up ahead of snow, freezing temps
Move will help staff deal with records requests, stricter evidence requirements
City Council divided on how tightly to manage street parking
Brett Davis seeks human-powered adventure in the natural world
Officials credit planning, drills and new tech for swift action
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…
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…
Work to be placed on permanent display, adding to story of humans’ bond with dogs
Co-op will tap reserves to avoid price hike despite Tri-State increase
Annual fundraiser is scheduled to run through Dec. 22 – or while supplies last
Devices have ‘a lot of potential’ to reduce human-wildlife conflicts
Fire mitigation area encompass roughly 100 acres of urban-wildland interface
Community support key to success, owner says
VFW, firefighters and Manna soup kitchen prepare big meals
Project encourages ‘deep exploration’ across subjects, principal says
Southern Ute Indian Tribe raised concerns about Enterprise’s handling of cleanup
Councilors don’t rule out revisiting concept in the future
Firefighters propose using fire or explosives to clear blockage