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Fort Lewis College student board denies proposed Turning Point USA chapter on campus
Students, community members show up for tense meeting
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Where can La Plata County residents turn if SNAP benefits disappear?
Local nonprofits prepare for influx in demand for basic food needs
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Durango School Board candidate’s criminal history sparks concerns
Jody Trampp acknowledges past but says online claims misrepresent his record and character
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ICE mistook Durango father for another person, Denver Post reports
Immigrant advocacy group says family suffered mistreatment while in ICE custody
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Defense questions witness in sex-assault trial of ex-tribal leader Lyndreth Wall
Week 1 covers testimonies on ceremonies and challenges to credibility
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La Plata County Jail inmate graduates from GED program
Education reduces risk of recidivism, prepares inmates for life outside prison
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22% of La Plata County voters have returned ballots
Clerk anticipates turnout to nearly double by end of election night
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‘Serve and protect’: Durango residents turn on police over supposed complicity with ICE
DPD chief says protest became a riot with agitators on both sides
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Durango-La Plata County Airport to increase parking rates for travelers, aircrew
Temporary holiday surge and permanent rise in 2026 expected
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To combat intimate partner violence, local advocates encourage increased education
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness month
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Durango residents share biggest fears this Halloween
America’s political climate and economic stability give market-goers a fright
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Photo: Bone to be wild
Durango resident Mark Morgan makes a final adjustment to a Halloween decoration Thursday at his home along north Main Avenue. Check out Sunday’s print edition of The Durango Herald for…
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CBI to investigate federal agent who slammed Durango protester to ground
Elected leaders from local, state and federal levels react to ICE’s response
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Mother of children taken by ICE feels like she is ‘drowning,’ ‘choking’ after arrests
Immigrant rights group demands release of Durango family
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Education and community feedback at La Plata Electric Association CommunityPowerX Night
Members got a chance to chat with LPEA board, learn about current state of power generation
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Judge allows recording in trial of Ute Mountain Ute leader as second witness testifies
Testimony from second woman alleges abuse disguised as spiritual healing
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La Plata County commissioners name finalist interim manager
Shawna Legarza, director of emergency management, is likely to serve in position for at least three months
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Rep. Hurd talks SNAP freeze with Montezuma County commissioners
Social service director says county expects at least 25% uptick in those seeking community’s food support services
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Jury hears testimony in case against former Ute Mountain tribal leader
Prosecutors say former tribal leader abused role as medicine man; defense disputes timeline, evidence
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Bayfield teacher fired following his comments on Charlie Kirk
Explanation for termination by district officials vague, employee says
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Photos: Bridge inspections
Bridge inspectors carry out an inspection Oct. 22 of the Santa Rita Bridge on Camino del Rio that crosses the Animas River. Colorado Department of Transportation is in the process…
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Federal agents use pepper spray, rubber bullets on Durango protesters
Immigration arrests of parent, two children spark demonstrations
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Stories of adventure, awe mark Weminuche Wilderness anniversary celebration
More than 100 gather to honor 50 years of Colorado’s largest wild space
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Woman billed $9,000 for Forest Lakes fire costs
Investigators know origin of blaze but can’t confirm who sparked it
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Jury seated in sex assault trial of former Ute Mountain Ute leader
Attorneys, judge spent more 15 hours questioning more than 70 prospective jurors
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Protest erupts after ICE reportedly detains Durango students, parent
Family was going to school when federal agents made arrests, legal advocate says
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Judge dismisses Colorado tribes’ online betting case. For tribe, another broken agreement
Federal judge decides off-reservation online bets still fall under Colorado laws
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Nationwide ghost tour company stole material for its Durango tales, local business owners say
Founder of US Ghost Adventures says no one owns history
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Hatchet-wielding man suspected of threatening woman, smashing Durango motel room
Suspect arrested after hourslong standoff with police
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You had questions about La Plata County ballot measures. We dug up some answers
Voters will decide host of tax hikes, school board candidates Nov. 4