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Durango to manage municipal inmates itself for foreseeable future

to raise 911 service fees after fallout with La Plata County

February 6, 2025

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Durango to drop jail lawsuits against sheriff, La Plata commissioners

officials denounce legal actions, say they have damaged relations

February 6, 2025

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Community members in Cortez protest actions by Trump administration

‘We the people have to show up. Why aren’t more people outraged?’

February 6, 2025

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Durango city councilor faces censure after calling into doubt closed meeting procedures

Charges of ‘lies,’ ‘rants’ and ‘disgusting’ character defamation abound in council chambers

February 6, 2025

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Ann Morse, who took Manna beyond traditional soup kitchen, departs organization

co-executive directors will help fill vacancy

February 6, 2025

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La Plata County looking to sell Durango’s Old Main Post Office

price for centrally located building is $5 million

February 6, 2025

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Free Land Holders have private meeting in Denver court

offered silver to the judge, a nod to the Articles of Confederation

February 5, 2025

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Man found dead in west Durango

Randal Sills, 34, died by suicide, La Plata County coroner said

February 5, 2025

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Will the next six weeks turn around Southwest Colorado’s dismal snowpack?

Reservoir managers hope winter weather will up their supply headed into spring

February 5, 2025

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Bennet, Hickenlooper back Colorado energy executive to lead Department of Energy

Wright acknowledges climate change exists but prioritizes new technologies

February 4, 2025

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Former Telluride ski patroller convicted of sending dozens of threats

threatened to kill, harm law enforcement official

February 4, 2025

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Photos: Forget the snowplows; it’s apparently street sweeper season in Durango

Brice Simpson with the city of Durango drives a street sweeper Tuesday on 32nd Street. Normally, the sweeper is parked…

February 4, 2025

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Retrial begins for Durango man accused of arson at south City Market

is the third attempt to hold a trial for Bradley Clark, 52

February 4, 2025

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Video: Snowdown Light Parade 2025

The Maker Lab float participated in the Snowdown Light Parade on Friday in Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca

February 4, 2025

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Southwest Colorado’s tribal nations warn of immigration enforcement activity

Southern Ute officials encourage members to call local authorities if they are detained

February 3, 2025

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Snowdown was busy but smooth, Durango police say

Officer-initiated calls ticked up slightly from past years, while DUI arrests were down slightly

February 3, 2025

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Project SunShare offers working homeowners solar power in Southwest Colorado

federal funds or not, the ‘solar-coaster’ keeps on rolling

February 3, 2025

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23,000 gallons of gasoline spilled into their yard; now, this Durango couple can’t go home

A pipeline burst in La Plata County in December, contaminating several wells

February 3, 2025

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A&L Coors to take over distribution for Ska Brewing

‘Right now, (we) are still the sole owners of Ska,’ Dave Thibodeau says

February 3, 2025

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Mancos Creative District moves forward with plans to acquire opera house

transaction is still in its infancy

February 2, 2025

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And the theme for Snowdown 2026 is … Sesquicentennial?

Durango’s annual winter festival will revolve around Colorado’s 150th Anniversary

February 2, 2025

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After 31 years, Durango Albertsons says goodbye to Mike Rustad

65-year-old resident celebrated his last day of work on Thursday

February 2, 2025

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Photos: A colorful event

Snowdown Hot Air Balloon Rally

February 1, 2025

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Snowdown Light Parade can boast another successful year

flashed, fire trucks wailed and a foam cannon spewed suds

February 1, 2025

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Hickenlooper questions RFK Jr. about trust in science, eliminating bias

Kennedy’s nomination faces uncertain future

February 1, 2025

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Durango Planned Parenthood still months from reopening, CEO says

cost of housing has made hiring a struggle for organization

January 31, 2025

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Wolfwood Refuge near Ignacio rescues 15 hybrids from ‘torturous’ Ohio fur farm

Sanctuary a source of wolfdog education, experience

January 31, 2025

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Alleged Santa Rita Park shooter pleads not guilty, headed to trial

Hernandez, 19, appears in court after sentencing of co-defendant

January 31, 2025

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Lawmakers propose legalizing medicinal ‘magic mushroom’ use in New Mexico

would create program for prequalified conditions

January 31, 2025

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Light storm ices over roads in Southwest Colorado ahead of weekend warmth

in Durango is not expected to last long, meteorologist says

January 30, 2025