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Colorado wants fire-resistant houses, but La Plata County says enforcement will be costly

Proposed wildfire code could also drive up rural building costs

April 20, 2025

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850 Durango protesters decry illegal deportations, Trump policies

Bayfield-area residents demand due process, stop to tariffs

April 19, 2025

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Melissa Youssef says she’s proudest of Durango City Council’s resilience during her tenure

Two-term councilor faced a pandemic, legal battles and political polarization

April 19, 2025

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Fire at Gustavo’s Mexican Restaurant in Cortez is under investigation

one injured in blaze that shut down traffic on Main Street

April 18, 2025

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Photos: Trail transformation

Surface work is well underway Thursday on the Animas River Trail, stretching from West College Drive to Santa Rita Park.…

April 18, 2025

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A Bayfield business was on the cusp of the American dream. Tariffs may yank it away

‘For us, it’s not political, it’s existential,’ said Taylor Ripp, owner of Outpost Campers

April 18, 2025

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Lawmakers OK bill allowing counties to increase lodgers tax

Legislation could pave way for La Plata County ballot question this year

April 17, 2025

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Durango Mesa Park Foundation to convey 392 acres to city for park preservation

serves as open space that connects to BLM land

April 17, 2025

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Weekend showers to give way to tranquil weather in La Plata County

Rain, snow expected in Durango; San Juan Mountains could receive accumulation

April 17, 2025

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Photos: Flock set free

La Plata County Animal Control Officer Shaley Murphy chases off a flock of ducks that were squatting behind a fence…

April 17, 2025

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Durango superintendent honored for innovation in classroom technology

Cheser receives 2025 EmpowerED Digital Superintendent of the Year Award

April 17, 2025

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Hats off to Easter; share your festive photos with the Herald

A reveler wearing a decorated hat participates in the annual Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival in front of St. Patrick’s…

April 17, 2025

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More signs of aging infrastructure uncovered in Durango alley

to use radar, other tools to locate buried utility lines

April 16, 2025

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Some Durango-area trails to reopen early

City Mountain, Grandview Ridge among popular routes open after winter closure

April 16, 2025

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Plane crashes are rare, but Durango airport firefighting team is always ready

crew adds $1 million vehicle to fleet amid ongoing safety upgrades

April 16, 2025

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Newly elected Durango city councilors take office

Mayor’s gavel passed to Gilda Yazzie

April 15, 2025

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Nine candidates vie for La Plata Electric Association board seats

hopefuls take questions at virtual forum ahead of May 21 election

April 15, 2025

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Photo: SOIL lab moves off grid with solar panels

Employees with Shaw Solar, from left, Micah Rieke, Nate Keil and Seth Britton, install solar panels at the SOIL lab’s…

April 15, 2025

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Purgatory Resort to install new chairlift this summer

Additional trails to expand mountain’s advanced and expert terrain

April 15, 2025

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Bennet introduces bill in his nearly decade-long push to expand child tax credit

‘There is not a more important tax policy that we can pursue,’ senator says

April 15, 2025

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La Plata County urges residents to register for emergency notifications before wildfire drill

of evacuation alert system set for Monday during annual exercise

April 14, 2025

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House passes bill requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote

Plata County clerk concerned about implementation, disenfranchisement

April 14, 2025

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Nourish Durango offers macro-friendly, protein-rich grab-and-go meals

looking to lose weight or bulk up will find meals tailored to their goals

April 14, 2025

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U.S. requests default judgment in Free Land Holder dispute over forest near Mancos

court is reviewing the motion

April 14, 2025