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Rebranded 2026 ‘Durango Rocks’ will include Bayfield and Ignacio businesses for first time

to honor wider region, chamber of commerce says

September 6, 2025

Photo: Mules kick back

Mules take advantage of a little shade on a hot sunny Wednesday afternoon southeast of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca

September 5, 2025

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Colorado Lt. governor premiers disability rights documentary at Fort Lewis College

of inclusion portrayed in film align with ethics at FLC, college president says

September 5, 2025

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Durango Transit coasts through another free fare summer

and trails micro-transit not so successful, but there’s still time

September 5, 2025

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Second class-action lawsuit filed against former La Plata County Jail commander

18 victims seek damages, changes to strip-search policies

September 5, 2025

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Update: Rain delivers more relief for Stoner Mesa Fire; trails open up

of rain forecast through Saturday; fire restrictions end Friday

September 5, 2025

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Is this what life after 50 looks like?

Durango’s Seniors Outdoors! club offers connection, challenge on trails across Colorado

September 5, 2025

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Animas River Trail and west 12th Street to close Sept. 8-26

and fire department replacing drainage pipe, closing pathway for public safety

September 4, 2025

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Residents call on Durango City Council to take action against ICE

‘United, we’re much, much stronger’

September 4, 2025

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Jury returns guilty verdict in Ignacio cold case

Hendren shot and killed Larry John Fuller on New Year’s Day 2009

September 4, 2025

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Photo: Isolated on the mesa

An isolated thunderstorm dumps rain southeast of Bayfield on Wednesday. Temperatures for the next few days should be in the…

September 4, 2025

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La Plata County fire restrictions to be lifted Friday

Decision comes after return of monsoonal rain

September 4, 2025

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The Sweet Science: Durango boxing gym to host free clinic for suicide awareness

Sept. 10 class open to all and focused on exercise, building community, strengthening mental health

September 4, 2025

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Pagosa arsonist’s preliminary hearing to be scheduled on Oct. 1

Judicial District court moves scheduling session back out of concern for William Wayne Bryant’s constitutional rights resulting from mixup with…

September 3, 2025

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Mixed results for Colorado schools in spring 2025 Measures of Academic Progress scores

outcomes on the rise nationally, locally since pandemic lows, but numbers still need work overall, says CDE official

September 3, 2025

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North College Drive in Durango to close for two weeks in mid-September

Construction slated for completion in October

September 3, 2025

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Want to improve trail safety? Build more dog parks, Durango residents say

suggestions are speed limits, more tickets and bike lanes on roads

September 3, 2025

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Metallic Minerals will host open houses about La Plata exploration

Sessions are Thursday in Breen and Friday in Cortez

September 3, 2025

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Durango residents urge city to take reducing greenhouse gases more seriously

Climate Study Group presents two-step plan with over 70 signatories

September 2, 2025

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State Board of Education approves climate-related revisions to K-12 science standards

yearlong process, influence from student activism group and bipartisan 7-2 board vote, decision pushed through

September 2, 2025

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Dolores County lifts last preevacuation order; crews finish fire lines

Juan Team 8 moves command center into forest; fire activity slows to a creep

September 2, 2025

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Upper Pine River Fire Protection District to request sales tax increase on November ballot

Funding hike will help pay firefighters, ensure better services

September 2, 2025

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Fully online school receives academic excellency award

Southwest Colorado eSchool offers asynchronous education to the region

September 2, 2025

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Bayfield Primary School honors life of student after long battle with cancer

Positive attitude, shining personality of Ozzie Goldman inspires town, school faculty, students, to ‘Live Like Ozzie’

September 1, 2025