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Purgatory Resort’s new chairlift won’t open this winter as planned

Regulatory delays push construction to 2026; bike park expected to reopen next summer

September 9, 2025

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Photo: A beautiful day to pedal

Kristi and Jeff Peltz go for a bike ride Tuesday between morning and afternoon showers on County Road 203 north…

September 9, 2025

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CPW grant money goes toward reduction of human-bear conflict in Southwest Colorado

Plata County, Mancos and Silverton will direct funds to trash containers and code enforcement

September 9, 2025

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Durango gardener grows an abode in the midst of a concrete jungle

‘Everybody should be growing flowers,’ Harry Browne says

September 9, 2025

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Former jail commander not required to relinquish firearms, court rules

Aber charged with 117 counts of invasion of privacy for sexual gratification

September 9, 2025

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Montezuma County judge could face removal over court hearing involving school superintendent

Complaint alleges Ian MacLaren scheduled proceeding to publicly criticize defendant

September 9, 2025

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Durango Fire Protection District makes case for mill levy increase

Increased property tax is best way to pay for new station, chief says

September 8, 2025

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Narcan used to revive Durango police officer exposed to fentanyl

taken to Mercy Hospital after secondhand exposure

September 8, 2025

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Durango police chief reviews enforcement philosophy, five years of ticketing

15,000 citations and double the warnings issued since 2020

September 8, 2025

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Fall cleanup in Durango begins Sept. 29

autumn collection runs through Oct. 23

September 8, 2025

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‘Ghost signs’ haunt downtown Durango

Historical advertisements offer a glimpse into the city’s past

September 8, 2025

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‘Still a long way to go’ on 911 negotiations between Durango and La Plata County

manager concerned agreement won’t be reached before budget year begins

September 7, 2025

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Survey project to impact traffic between Durango and Bayfield

Travelers should expect 30-minute delays weekdays Sept. 9-26

September 7, 2025

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Rebranded 2026 ‘Durango Rocks’ will include Bayfield and Ignacio businesses for first time

to honor wider region, chamber of commerce says

September 6, 2025

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Photo: Mules kick back

Mules take advantage of a little shade on a hot sunny Wednesday afternoon southeast of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca

September 5, 2025

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Colorado Lt. governor premiers disability rights documentary at Fort Lewis College

of inclusion portrayed in film align with ethics at FLC, college president says

September 5, 2025

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Durango Transit coasts through another free fare summer

and trails micro-transit not so successful, but there’s still time

September 5, 2025

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Second class-action lawsuit filed against former La Plata County Jail commander

18 victims seek damages, changes to strip-search policies

September 5, 2025

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Update: Rain delivers more relief for Stoner Mesa Fire; trails open up

of rain forecast through Saturday; fire restrictions end Friday

September 5, 2025

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Is this what life after 50 looks like?

Durango’s Seniors Outdoors! club offers connection, challenge on trails across Colorado

September 5, 2025

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Animas River Trail and west 12th Street to close Sept. 8-26

and fire department replacing drainage pipe, closing pathway for public safety

September 4, 2025

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Residents call on Durango City Council to take action against ICE

‘United, we’re much, much stronger’

September 4, 2025

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Jury returns guilty verdict in Ignacio cold case

Hendren shot and killed Larry John Fuller on New Year’s Day 2009

September 4, 2025

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Photo: Isolated on the mesa

An isolated thunderstorm dumps rain southeast of Bayfield on Wednesday. Temperatures for the next few days should be in the…

September 4, 2025

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La Plata County fire restrictions to be lifted Friday

Decision comes after return of monsoonal rain

September 4, 2025

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The Sweet Science: Durango boxing gym to host free clinic for suicide awareness

Sept. 10 class open to all and focused on exercise, building community, strengthening mental health

September 4, 2025

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Pagosa arsonist’s preliminary hearing to be scheduled on Oct. 1

Judicial District court moves scheduling session back out of concern for William Wayne Bryant’s constitutional rights resulting from mixup with…

September 3, 2025

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Mixed results for Colorado schools in spring 2025 Measures of Academic Progress scores

outcomes on the rise nationally, locally since pandemic lows, but numbers still need work overall, says CDE official

September 3, 2025

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North College Drive in Durango to close for two weeks in mid-September

Construction slated for completion in October

September 3, 2025

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Want to improve trail safety? Build more dog parks, Durango residents say

suggestions are speed limits, more tickets and bike lanes on roads

September 3, 2025