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Mesa Verde prepares for upgrades ahead of busy season

Verde marks 120 years amid slight visitation dip

March 17, 2026

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Two men rescued while kayaking on Vallecito Reservoir

man sent to hospital in critical condition with hypothermia

March 16, 2026

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Colorado State Patrol seeks help identifying vehicle in Archuleta County hit-and-run

Pedestrian injured near Pagosa Springs; suspect remains at large

March 16, 2026

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High winds batter Vallecito, down power lines

50 mph gusts raise wildfire risk and hinder kayak rescue on reservoir

March 16, 2026

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Durango School District to launch online learning program

Superintendent says option will help students with anxiety, travel schedules or athletic pursuits

March 16, 2026

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Compañeros warns of increased immigration enforcement in Durango

Advocacy group urges city leaders to defend civil liberties, support immigrant communities

March 16, 2026

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American Legion state, national commanders visit Durango Post 28

Leaders met with local veterans to discuss concerns and share support resources

March 15, 2026

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Who’s asking for public records?

Plata County data show increasing use of CORA from residents, journalists and corporations

March 15, 2026

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Mancos board approves anti‑speeding system, debates value statement

Residents split on town’s stance toward immigration enforcement

March 15, 2026

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Gas prices spike in Durango amid conflict with Iran

Station workers say customers increasingly filling fuel cans as costs rise

March 14, 2026

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Fort Lewis College announces new Student Affairs vice president

Mexico-based candidate to start July 1

March 14, 2026

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Former Fort Lewis College basketball coach denies claims of ‘toxic’ culture

Pietrack acknowledges sending texts using N-word but denies racism, academic misconduct

March 13, 2026

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Chapman Hill ski area shuts down for the season

temperatures and thin snowpack end Durango hill’s winter run

March 13, 2026

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Rockfall mitigation work begins on Colorado Highway 3 in Durango

crews stabilize cliffs and repair damaged safety fence

March 13, 2026

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Durango School District explores additional workforce housing

Locations under consideration include near Three Springs, Twin Buttes and Springhill

March 13, 2026

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‘No Secret Police’ group gathers enough signatures to advance anti-mask initiative

Durango City Council could adopt proposal banning masked officers or send measure to voters

March 12, 2026

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Colorado House committee advances bill targeting sexual abuse in jails

Alleged victim says former La Plata County jail commander ‘fouled his oath and utilized his power to victimize women’

March 12, 2026

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911 technology in Durango is going digital

Emergency communications director says AI isn’t replacing dispatchers any time soon

March 12, 2026

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BLM to conduct broadcast burns in La Plata County

Prescribed fires will remove fuel ahead of wildfire season

March 11, 2026

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Durango staff temporarily migrate out of Carnegie Building for HVAC work, potential asbestos remediation

Big Picture building slated for demolition in August

March 11, 2026

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Durango’s famous dino sculpture rears its head

‘Tyrone’ lay dormant for years – until it turned up at the Herald’s doorstep

March 11, 2026

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Powerhouse gives first look at new child care center in Durango

WonderLab Early Learning scheduled to open in September

March 11, 2026

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Photo: Hammock in the sky

Xiimara Salazar, a Fort Lewis College freshman from Alaska, enjoys downtime Tuesday on campus with temperatures in the 60s. (Jerry…

March 10, 2026

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Software glitch delays La Plata County Democrats’ caucus, assembly

reporting system falters as multiple Colorado counties hold caucuses

March 10, 2026