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Mancos-based photographer exposes ‘Inner Light’ in new book

Killigrew’s new coffee table book traverses harrowing journeys and artistic discoveries

February 20, 2026

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Bayfield town board approves annexation of 100-acre ranch, plans to consider annexing another

Annexations are first of their kind to utilize 2024 zoning to maintain and encourage farming within town limits

February 20, 2026

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New advancement vice president and foundation CEO named at Fort Lewis College

Texas-based candidate will serve in both roles

February 20, 2026

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La Plata County commissioners reject citizen group’s criticism of staff

Rights Project says attorney has too much sway

February 20, 2026

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Clark Craig named Citizen of the Year at Southwest Colorado Rocks Awards

Ignacio and Bayfield debuted in rebranded Durango Rocks ceremony

February 20, 2026

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Photos: Vanishing act

A car, or an SUV or a pickup – we’re really not sure – drives through a puddle of snowmelt…

February 20, 2026

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Storm brings 4-12 inches of snow to La Plata County

totals vary greatly across the region; regardless, residents rejoice

February 20, 2026

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Mobile nonprofit delivers dental care to underserved communities

‘My heart and soul (are) in this van,’ founder says

February 20, 2026

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Durango City Council eliminates minimum lot size requirements for detached ADUs

Councilors Loyer and Woodruff defend process leading up to Wednesday vote

February 19, 2026

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Cortez man loses $600,000 in crypto scam; sheriff says fraud ‘will never go away’

Sheriff: Scam reports come in several times a week

February 19, 2026

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Photos: Sleds finally come out of storage in Durango

Sierra Stransky, 6, catches air Thursday while sledding at Buckley Park in Durango. A winter storm this week dumped just…

February 19, 2026

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Durango raises fines for illegal parking in disabled spaces

Revised schedule adds escalating penalties for repeat violations

February 19, 2026

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Bayfield town board approves rezoning for faith-based arena project

Proposed facility would host rodeos, stock shows and worship events

February 19, 2026

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Women’s Resource Center in Durango appoints new executive director

Kathleen ‘Katie’ Jones brings more than 20 years experience ‘addressing some of the world’s most complex challenges’

February 19, 2026

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Fort Lewis College Board of Trustees recognized for reconciliation work

given honor for ‘courageous and valued-centered governance’

February 18, 2026

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Hermosa Creek culvert installation will improve fish habitat

Juan National Forest to begin construction in September; road closures expected

February 18, 2026

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Winter weather expected to pick up again Friday

‘It’s not going to change the course of the really dry winter that we’ve had,’ forecaster says

February 18, 2026

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Low snowpack, drought heighten fears of severe wildfire

fire agencies warn region is 'set up for a really bad year'

February 18, 2026

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Man found dead in McElmo Canyon outside Cortez; overdose suspected

Coroner awaits completion of toxicology, autopsy

February 18, 2026

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Colorado bill would ease misdemeanor disclosure rule for teacher applicants

Measure would no longer require reporting of older convictions

February 17, 2026

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Photos: Winter fun

A couple and their dog walk up La Plata Canyon as strong winds blow snow Tuesday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca Miko…

February 17, 2026

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U.S. Sen. Bennet in favor of temporarily suspending wolf introduction program

Colorado gubernatorial candidate ties affordability crisis to push back against ‘Trumpism’

February 17, 2026

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U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management conduct pile burns near Durango

snow and rain created safe conditions for burning, fire official says

February 17, 2026

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Durango police present options for addressing illegally parked RVs and trailers

city lacks a fine schedule for violators

February 17, 2026

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La Plata mining exploration draws scrutiny

representative fields questions at community discussion aimed at protection, celebration of public lands

February 17, 2026

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Winter storm blows into Southwest Colorado

Whiteout conditions could make travel difficult

February 16, 2026

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Mountain Studies Institute’s new executive director bridges science and policy

McKeon teaches global environmental policy at Fort Lewis College

February 16, 2026

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Axis Health cuts three Durango staff members

13 positions eliminated system-wide in broader restructuring effort

February 16, 2026

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Is Durango obligated to help businesses negatively impacted by city operations?

Councilors contemplate a remediation program

February 15, 2026

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Mammoth amount of police bodycam footage becoming a headache for prosecutors

Mandatory equipment boosts transparency but creates growing workload for prosecutors, public defenders

February 15, 2026