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Durango crafting new ‘speed management plan’
Demonstrative street and road improvements planned for 2025
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The Blotter, Dec. 18-19
Durango Police Department Thursday 12:40 p.m. A person near Natural Grocers, 1123 Camino del Rio, was arrested for a warrant. Wednesday 10:26 p.m. A person at Walmart, 1155 Camino del…
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In the end, House members reach deal to fund government
U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert plays role in negotiations
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Former CD-3 candidate is running for Democratic National Committee vice chair
Frisch said he brings rural voice to the role
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Photos: Licking good for the holidays
Copper, a 6-year-old bernedoodle, gets a Christmas scarf tied around his neck Friday after getting groomed by Hanna Brown at Durango Pet Resort & Spa in Durango. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)cca…
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Durango teen arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting minor
18-year old student jailed after allegedly having sex with 13-year-old
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Support network bolsters entrepreneurs’ confidence, breaks barriers to food business
Training, networking and guidance continues after founding in 2022
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Durango-area residents consider coalition opposing mining in La Plata Mountains
Metallic Minerals is performing exploratory work, which could lead to greater activity
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Two Southern Ute council members replaced in runoff election
Chair Lorelei Cloud and Councilwoman Vanessa Torres ousted by returning members
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Photo: No snow, no problem
Even with temperatures reaching 50 degrees this week, Chapman Hill Ski Area in Durango has been able to make snow covering a good portion of the hill. Little tow is…
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Bayfield town board makes first public statement about mayor pro tem incident
Hartz accused of confronting and trying to intimidate a resident
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Bill to protect endangered fish passes U.S. Congress
Recovery program was included in a larger must-pass defense funding package
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Bayfield residents desire new indoor swimming pool
Citizen Parks and Recreation Committee unveils survey findings
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Bayfield relaunches search for interim town manager
session scheduled for Jan. 7 after candidate doesn’t pan out
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Despite predictions, Southwest Colorado had an unusually quiet wildfire season
Ignitions on San Juan National Forest were just 12% of the five-year average
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Photos: Durango Olympians visit Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School
Local Olympian cyclists Todd Wells, left, and Riley Amos visit Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School on Tuesday to talk about the Olympic Games and the hard work and dedication they…
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Former Fort Lewis College police officer gets prison for choking girlfriend
McCoy’s law enforcement certification revoked by POST board
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‘We have not met service expectations’ USPS acknowledges in light of Durango mail delays
residents complain that packages marked ‘out for delivery’ for days at a time
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Why do hundreds of city employees get to park for free in downtown Durango?
Councilors and top officials receive permits exempting them from paying meters
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The Blotter, Dec. 5-8
Durango Police Department Dec. 8 9:27 p.m. A person on the 400 block of East First Street was arrested for violating a restraining order. 8:13 p.m. A person outside Baskin…
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The Blotter, Nov. 30-Dec. 4
Durango Police Department Dec. 4 10:48 p.m. A person on the 3100 block of Main Avenue was arrested for a warrant. 10:08 p.m. A person on the 3100 block of…
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Durango school board unveils proposed flag resolutions
adopted, actions would sanction progress pride, Black Lives Matter flags
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Durango locks in legislative agenda ahead of new year
is watching Colorado Legislature on a number of issues
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife to study mountain lion density between Bayfield, Pagosa Springs
Collaring efforts will commence in coming weeks
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River Roost resident in Durango at wit’s end, turns to city for action on homelessness
say southern Camino del Rio corridor has been crime hot spot for years
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Semitrailer rolls down embankment on U.S. Highway 160 east of Bayfield
responders worked to prevent fuel leakage from contaminating Beaver Creek
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Share your Christmas decoration photos
Kevin Ford spends about 40 hours each year putting up Christmas lights at his house in northeast Durango, including a Santa sleigh with reindeer on the roof.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald Dear…
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Three veterans at or nearing centenarian status are celebrated in Cortez
‘It’s unbelievable, a once in a lifetime thing’
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American Legion in Durango says Toys for Tots sign-up deadline is Sunday
200 families have already applied to receive donations
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Is energy permitting reform still on the table?
would speed up renewable, hydrocarbon developments on public lands