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Former employees accuse Lone Spur Cafe CEO of poor business practices

Workers from both Durango and Prescott, Arizona, locations say checks bounced when trying to deposit them

August 5, 2023

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Coalition to address local healthcare concerns

the next year, La Plata Healthcare Improvement Coalition aims to open conversations and develop solutions

August 5, 2023

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 220

About 90 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about who will select Allison Aichele’s…

August 4, 2023

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Southwest Coloradans honor national parks

nation honors the Great American Outdoors Act’s third anniversary

August 4, 2023

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La Plata County family loses home in fire east of Durango

reportedly started on front porch, but cause remains under investigation

August 4, 2023

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Ordinance banning retail pet sales in Durango fails with scant support from City Council

attorney previously outlined concerns with restricting ethical breeders

August 4, 2023

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Durango Herald welcomes new Deputy Editor

Colorado native eyes more solution-based, enterprise journalism

August 4, 2023

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A small town big on art

City of Durango grant programs empower artists Durango artist Maddie Sanders touches up her mural at Manna soup kitchen on…

August 4, 2023

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Four escape serious injury after SUV does nose-dive near north Durango

department uses ladders to help extricate occupants

August 3, 2023

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Firefighters seek to use Dry Lake fire for fuels reduction

Lightning started fire Sunday east of Bayfield; smoke was visible from U.S. Highway 160

August 3, 2023

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Strong winds, broken tree branch knock out power to 10,000 LPEA customers

Meteorologist says ‘downburst’ likely cause of sudden gusts in Durango area

August 3, 2023

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City clerk becomes first in Durango’s history to earn master clerk certification

Harmer rises to top 10% of municipal bookkeepers in Colorado

August 3, 2023

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Durango motorcyclist hit by pickup truck recovering after losing lower leg

Jeanette Wages, 70, is a real estate broker, led Ladies of Harley

August 3, 2023

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National Night Out connects first responders and public

designed to facilitate positive interactions between the groups

August 2, 2023

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Small wildfire breaks out east of Bayfield

Lake fire is burning a 2019 prescribed burn zone, facilitating containment

August 2, 2023

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Construction of career development center won’t hinder parking at Durango High School

Project on schedule to finish by late fall or early 2024

August 2, 2023

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City Council approves contract for land swap with fire district

Funding allocation to close on trade scheduled for vote at next regular meeting

August 2, 2023

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Fort Lewis Mesa volunteer firefighters carry on family legacy

Twenty-eight volunteers serve 2,093 residences with no pay, odd hours and big red trucks

August 2, 2023

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What happened to the Hesperus solar project?

1,900-acre project is moving forward, too slowly for some

August 1, 2023

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City of Durango, Southern Ute Tribal Council collaborate on key projects

Nighthorse, Three Springs and La Posta Road discussed

August 1, 2023

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‘Southern Style’ food truck coming to 11th Street Station

anticipates soft launch on Aug. 19

August 1, 2023

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Fort Lewis College sisters who died from carbon monoxide poisoning identified

Coroner says neither drugs nor alcohol played a role in deaths

August 1, 2023

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Pueblo Community College offers tuition-free options for high demand jobs

of Colorado has put forward $38.6 million to help community colleges provide these programs

August 1, 2023

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After being priced out of Durango, cycling legend takes homeownership into his own hands

‘Bicycle Bob’ Gregorio building eco-friendly dream home brick-by-brick in Aztec

August 1, 2023