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Durango enacts lawn watering restrictions, fines for violations

Violators could face up to $300 penalty or disconnection from watering system

April 10, 2026

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San Juan National Forest urges caution in high country as weather warms

Public lands agency recommends using lower-elevation roads and trails

April 10, 2026

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Spring storms forecast to wet Southwest Colorado this weekend, early next week

Two systems will bring rain, snow and the possibility of lightning

April 10, 2026

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Southwest Colorado to celebrate life of Ben Nighthorse Campbell next week

Memorial service scheduled Monday at Sky Ute Casino

April 10, 2026

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Bayfield School District launches online learning program

‘This is about providing students with a program that works for them,’ high school principal says

April 9, 2026

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Colorado snowplow driver faces charges after fatal crash with hockey team van

Crash killed adult on van

April 9, 2026

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Photo: Jibbing around

Jarod Azzarito, with MTB Jibs, jumps over James Flint, with Mountain Time Productions, as he shoots video on April 2…

April 9, 2026

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Durango police use drone to locate missing boy near Animas River

DPD says unpiloted vehicles help officers search faster, cover more ground

April 9, 2026

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La Plata County to add water supply section to comprehensive plan

State requires all counties be in compliance by December

April 9, 2026

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Durango to set water restrictions amid extreme drought

City working to revise management plan to increase enforcement capabilities

April 9, 2026

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Local News Day recognizes role of community journalism

The Durango Herald employees outside the business Tuesday on Main Avenue. (Courtesy of Josh Stephenson) Dear Readers, Today, news organizations…

April 9, 2026

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Coroner identifies man killed in head-on crash south of Ridgway

Driver, passengers were ‘unrestrained’ in vehicle, Colorado State Patrol says

April 8, 2026

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Fifteen Bayfield School District staff members accept buyouts amid budget cuts

District projects $1.39 million in savings for 2026-27

April 8, 2026

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Suicide awareness bus looks to make Cortez its home base

After five years on the road, the Suicide Awareness Bus seeks a permanent home in Cortez

April 8, 2026

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Middle East veterans reflect on past wars as Iran conflict enters sixth week

Vet warns of risks tied to regime change

April 8, 2026

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Community pushback grows over mining exploration in La Platas

Metallic Minerals questioned about water use, access and long-term impacts at Durango open house

April 7, 2026

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Local News Day celebrates community journalism

Media outlets strive to hold powerful to account and inform readers

April 7, 2026

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Photos: Lemon Reservoir sitting pretty going into irrigation season

Lemon Reservoir sits 82% full on Tuesday north of Durango, holding 32,740 acre feet of water. With the October rains…

April 7, 2026

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Durango artist helps wounded soldiers in Ukraine heal through art

Ukrainians fear the world has forgotten their problems, nonprofit founder says

April 7, 2026

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Mancos Valley Chamber of Commerce to open new visitor center in May

A gala will be held to celebrate the opening

April 7, 2026

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Rising gas prices strain travel-dependent businesses, agencies

Companies weigh higher mileage reimbursement, price increases for customers

April 7, 2026

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Fatal crash south of Ridgway closes section of U.S. Highway 550 in both directions

One dead, two taken to hospital in two-vehicle collision

April 6, 2026

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Clearnetworx internet outage reported in Durango, Cortez, Farmington and Pagosa Springs

Service went down for about 3½ hours Monday, affected roughly 4,300 customers

April 6, 2026

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Record warm, dry March shrinks water supplies

The warmest day reached 86 degrees, with just 9% of normal precipitation – marking one of the driest months in…

April 6, 2026