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Sexual abuse in jails bill passes after three months under consideration

Legislation aims to tighten strip-search regulations, curb sexual abuse in jails

May 11, 2026

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Mancos to impose mandatory outdoor watering restrictions for summer

Guidelines will remain in place until Sept. 30

May 11, 2026

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Durango police trainee was fired for dishonesty. He kept his badge despite state reforms

Archuleta County Sheriff’s deputy Jermal Ball has since been disciplined four times for unsafe or distracted driving

May 11, 2026

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Examining Southwest Colorado drought through the eyes of the hive

Beekeepers see signs of stress in honey bee colonies after a warm winter and erratic spring

May 11, 2026

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Public meetings for the week of May 11-15

City of Durango Monday, May 11 Durango Renewal Partnership, 4:30 p.m., virtual. Teams meeting link: bit.ly/4cZSDo8 Tuesday, May 12 Durango…

May 10, 2026

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Durango residents work with police to locate three missing children over weekend

Alert, response coordinated between law enforcement and community via social media

May 10, 2026

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Manna, La Plata County Health Department bring substance use, mental illness out of the dark

Over Shadows Day created to raise awareness, curb stigma

May 10, 2026

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Reggae DJ and skiing icon Rasta Stevie reflects on affordability, community activism

legend wants young people to reject scarcity narratives, follow their hearts

May 10, 2026

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Florida Road roundabout art sculpture damaged again in Durango

90-year-old driver lost control of vehicle, took out one of two remaining cyclist sculptures

May 9, 2026

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Community fills downtown for first Durango Farmers Market of the season

138 vendors line 900 to 1100 blocks for 2nd Saturdays on Main

May 9, 2026

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The Wilds Tavern opens at former Switchback Taco site

announced plans to convert taco shop into new concept in late March

May 9, 2026

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Silverton Creative District director honored for boosting art community

Branner helps artists connect with businesses, governments, schools and nonprofits

May 8, 2026

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Photos: Birds of a feather

A Canada goose and its gosling take a drink of water from the Animas River on Thursday as the little…

May 8, 2026

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April brought rain and cool temps to Southwest Colorado. Is more on the way?

Meteorologist says El Nino weather forecast doesn’t guarantee wetter weather for Durango

May 8, 2026

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Photos: Ripe for the taking

Brooke Frazer, Manna soup kitchen garden manager, moves tomatoes around Manna’s greenhouse on Thursday in preparation for the Manna Plant…

May 8, 2026

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Durango Herald cleans up at Top of the Rockies competition

Newspaper earns 29 prizes – more than any other publication in ‘large newsroom’ category

May 8, 2026

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Archery, disc golf and equestrian trails among plans for Durango Mesa Park

‘World-class’ bike facilities are just one piece of Ewing Mesa features

May 8, 2026

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Durango man accused of fatal shooting appears in court

Alleged victim made threats, told police to shoot him weeks before death

May 7, 2026

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Private helicopter crashes at Durango-La Plata County Airport

men, ages 31 and 61, were inside the aircraft

May 7, 2026

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Durango, La Plata median home prices up more than 10% from first quarter last year

Housing, affordability ‘central to everything that we’re trying to do,’ city housing official says

May 7, 2026

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Man shot at Durango Skate Park dies; suspect identified

Blechinger, 42, arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder

May 6, 2026

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National concern about educational technology reaches Durango School District

Parents form coalition to advocate for more transparency, more say in classroom screen-use

May 6, 2026

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Preliminary plans for new Purgatory Resort chairlift approved

yearlong delay, momentum picks up on long-planned addition

May 6, 2026

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Bump-outs return to Main Avenue in downtown Durango

COVID-era necessity has become optional business boost

May 6, 2026