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Expert says wet winter is the cause of delay in fall colors

of yellow a sign of healthy aspen trees

October 2, 2023

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Durango police searching for suspect in fatal hit-and-run

Officer says they’ve yet to identify suspect and vehicle

October 1, 2023

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Sepp Kuss’ likeness captured by master pumpkin carver

Mink offers tips to other jack-o’-lantern sculptors

October 1, 2023

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PHOTOS: Bayfield Heritage Days and Sheep Trailing

Emmitt Carico, 10, smiles as rancher J. Paul Brown’s sheep run past him Saturday during the Bayfield Heritage Days and…

September 30, 2023

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Thousands turn out for Durango Cowboy Gathering parade Saturday

festivities celebrate Old West lifestyle and tradition

September 30, 2023

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Durango Herald wins 29 press awards, including general excellence

and advertising competed against 10 other Colorado publications

September 30, 2023

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Randy Black chosen to lead Durango Fire Protection District

Black, the current deputy chief, plans to boost community engagement as the next chief

September 30, 2023

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 227

About 90 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about why the Durango 9-R School…

September 29, 2023

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Gov. Polis’ order may keep Mesa Verde open in case of shutdown

Federal government may shut down Sunday, shuttering land management agencies

September 29, 2023

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New Durango code amendments target ‘stream pollution’

Ordinance restricts sleeping, camping and pollution near public waterways

September 29, 2023

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Durango Levi’s collector to auction off ‘oldest’ pair of jeans

Eaton has passion for collecting, investing in vintage clothing

September 29, 2023

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How would a government shutdown affect Southwest Colorado?

land access, social safety nets, airport workers could be impacted

September 29, 2023

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Mountain bikers celebrate ‘monumental’ opening of Durango Mesa Park demonstration trails

connection from Horse Gulch trailhead just the beginning of ‘world-class’ athletic amenities, event spaces to come

September 29, 2023

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A purr-fect ending: Kansas cat found in La Plata County reunites with family

Sarin, who went missing in October 2020, was recently found in La Plata County and flown back home on Thursday

September 28, 2023

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Delinquent taxpayers owe over $1 million in La Plata County

list, released Wednesday, comes ahead of the Nov. 2 tax lien sale

September 28, 2023

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Police chief talks ‘quality of life’ crimes at first Engage Durango Forum

new public meetings will be held the fourth Tuesday of every other month

September 28, 2023

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Durango police searching for man suspected of rape

says she was sexually assaulted while hiking near Powerline Trail

September 28, 2023

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Durango man gets prison for arm cast ‘clubbing’

suffered traumatic brain injury, broken jaw

September 28, 2023

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Missing Kansas cat found near Durango headed home after 3 years

‘We just assumed that she was gone for good’ owner said

September 27, 2023

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Durango School District 9-R School Resource Officers discuss diversion, the role they play in education

force connect with youth through opportunities to work on campus

September 27, 2023

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Man arrested on suspicion of armed robbery north of Hermosa

Suspect fired two gunshots into the air before surrendering to law enforcement

September 26, 2023

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La Plata County will not move fairgrounds to Durango Mesa

Commissioners voted not to accept offer of 200 acres, citing projected $80 million cost

September 26, 2023

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Durango City Council OKs $1.2 million for former Big Picture building renovations

to allow fast relocation of Community Development, engineering departments and start to fire station construction

September 26, 2023

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Drunken driving suspect makes wrong turn onto railroad tracks

Durango police find SUV high-centered on D&SNG right of way

September 26, 2023