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Two women survive overdoses at La Plata County Jail

Sheriff says more community addiction resources needed to curb incidents

April 1, 2026 • Jessica Bowman

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Saul’s Creek burn marks return of ‘good fire’ to San Juan Forest playbook

Prescribed burn east of Bayfield will act as a backstop to future wildfires

April 1, 2026 • Jessica Bowman

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Federal judge rules Trump’s NPR, PBS funding cuts unconstitutional

in Ignacio and other Colorado stations among plaintiffs in First Amendment case

March 31, 2026 • Scout Edmondson

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Storm to bring rain, snow back to Southwest Colorado

pressure breaks down as weather system brings cooler temperatures and precipitation

March 31, 2026 • Scout Edmondson

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Skier narrowly avoids landing on child while skiing at Purgatory Resort

of close-call stunt goes viral; resort reminds patrons to follow safety etiquette

March 31, 2026 • Scout Edmondson

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Colorado attorney general candidate vows to work against Trump’s ‘wrecking ball’

federal litigator says battle is between powerful and powerless

March 31, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond

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Switchback Taco closes after seven years in downtown Durango

hint at ‘something new and exciting’ in coming weeks

March 30, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond

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Scammers pose as sheriff’s deputies to target La Plata County residents

enforcement warns of scheme involving crypto payments

March 30, 2026 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

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Lawsuit claims Vail Resorts’ Epic Pass and Alterra Mountain Co.’s Ikon Pass are anticompetitive, violate antitrust laws

74-page class action complaint argues that the dominant resort operators’ $350 single-day lift tickets and $1,000 season passes are overpriced…

March 30, 2026 • Jason Blevins — The Colorado Sun

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Durango woman has been picking up city’s trash for nearly 30 years

Longtime volunteer teams up with neighborhood children to collect waste

March 30, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

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Fort Lewis College appoints North Carolina educator as School of Education dean

‘I am honored,’ candidate says

March 29, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

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Ignacio library offers wide-ranging programs with broad horizons

Virtual reality travel, repair cafes and free services draw community interest

March 29, 2026 • Scout Edmondson

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Third No Kings protest in Durango draws thousands

Estimated 3,200 protesters march down Main Avenue

March 28, 2026 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

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Lightner Creek Commons housing project slated to open next year in Durango

Development will bring 29 affordable units to former Animas High School site

March 28, 2026 • Christian Burney

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Animas River expected to face low flows after sparse winter

Outfitters say plenty of families enjoy low water levels

March 28, 2026 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

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Southwest Colorado recreation industry can adapt during low-water years, panelists say

highlights strategies to sustain rivers and outdoor tourism during drought

March 28, 2026 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

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‘Forums for Progress’ panel to examine energy issues in Southwest Colorado

Industry leaders to discuss policy, oil and gas, and emerging energy sectors

March 27, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

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Photos: Taking advantage of the early runoff

Jeff Seebach rows through the Durango Whitewater Park with Amber Best in front and Truett Seebach, 8, in the back…

March 27, 2026 • Jerry McBride — Herald Photo Editor

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Nine designated campsites planned for Navajo Lake Basin

management plan intends to balance environmental impacts with basin’s solitude

March 27, 2026 • Anna Watson — Journal Staff Writer

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LPEA exit fee locked in after appeals court rules against Tri-State

ends years of litigation over how contract termination payments should be calculated

March 27, 2026 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

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‘We’re not holding up’: Durango TSA officers struggle without pay during shutdown

funding stalemate enters fifth week as essential workers go unpaid

March 27, 2026 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

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Prescribed burns scheduled northeast of Bayfield this weekend

U.S. Forest Service will reduce wildfire fuels across 255 acres

March 26, 2026 • Scout Edmondson

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Durango police, fire agencies to use drones as first responders

Unpiloted aerial vehicles are a boon to emergency operations, agencies say

March 26, 2026 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

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Survey: Are you worried about AI replacing your job?

This image released by Focus Features shows a scene from “The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist.” Focus…

March 26, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer