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Family’s world upended after ICE arrest near Bayfield
Man detained has lived in U.S. since he was 8 years old
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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
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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 of Durango. Rain showers and thunder storms are expected to…
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CPW grant money goes toward reduction of human-bear conflict in Southwest Colorado
La Plata County, Mancos and Silverton will direct funds to trash containers and code enforcement
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Durango gardener grows an abode in the midst of a concrete jungle
‘Everybody should be growing flowers,’ Harry Browne says
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Former jail commander not required to relinquish firearms, court rules
Ed Aber charged with 117 counts of invasion of privacy for sexual gratification
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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
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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
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Narcan used to revive Durango police officer exposed to fentanyl
Six taken to Mercy Hospital after secondhand exposure
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Durango police chief reviews enforcement philosophy, five years of ticketing
Over 15,000 citations and double the warnings issued since 2020
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‘Ghost signs’ haunt downtown Durango
Historical advertisements offer a glimpse into the city’s past
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‘Still a long way to go’ on 911 negotiations between Durango and La Plata County
City manager concerned agreement won’t be reached before budget year begins
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Survey project to impact traffic between Durango and Bayfield
Travelers should expect 30-minute delays weekdays Sept. 9-26
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Rebranded 2026 ‘Durango Rocks’ will include Bayfield and Ignacio businesses for first time
Awards to honor wider region, chamber of commerce says
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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
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Colorado Lt. governor premiers disability rights documentary at Fort Lewis College
Values of inclusion portrayed in film align with ethics at FLC, college president says
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Durango Transit coasts through another free fare summer
Parks and trails micro-transit not so successful, but there’s still time
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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
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Update: Rain delivers more relief for Stoner Mesa Fire; trails open up
Chance of rain forecast through Saturday; fire restrictions end Friday
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Is this what life after 50 looks like?
Durango’s Seniors Outdoors! club offers connection, challenge on trails across Colorado
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Animas River Trail and west 12th Street to close Sept. 8-26
City and fire department replacing drainage pipe, closing pathway for public safety
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Residents call on Durango City Council to take action against ICE
‘United, we’re much, much stronger’
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Jury returns guilty verdict in Ignacio cold case
David Hendren shot and killed Larry John Fuller on New Year’s Day 2009
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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 low to mid-70s, with scattered monsoon rains. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca
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La Plata County fire restrictions to be lifted Friday
Decision comes after return of monsoonal rain
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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
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Pagosa arsonist’s preliminary hearing to be scheduled on Oct. 1
Sixth Judicial District court moves scheduling session back out of concern for William Wayne Bryant’s constitutional rights resulting from mixup with Associated Press
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Mixed results for Colorado schools in spring 2025 Measures of Academic Progress scores
Test outcomes on the rise nationally, locally since pandemic lows, but numbers still need work overall, says CDE official
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North College Drive in Durango to close for two weeks in mid-September
Construction slated for completion in October