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Bayfield town board approves rezoning for faith-based arena project

Proposed facility would host rodeos, stock shows and worship events

February 19, 2026

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Women’s Resource Center in Durango appoints new executive director

Kathleen ‘Katie’ Jones brings more than 20 years experience ‘addressing some of the world’s most complex challenges’

February 19, 2026

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Fort Lewis College Board of Trustees recognized for reconciliation work

given honor for ‘courageous and valued-centered governance’

February 18, 2026

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Hermosa Creek culvert installation will improve fish habitat

Juan National Forest to begin construction in September; road closures expected

February 18, 2026

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Winter weather expected to pick up again Friday

‘It’s not going to change the course of the really dry winter that we’ve had,’ forecaster says

February 18, 2026

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Low snowpack, drought heighten fears of severe wildfire

fire agencies warn region is 'set up for a really bad year'

February 18, 2026

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Man found dead in McElmo Canyon outside Cortez; overdose suspected

Coroner awaits completion of toxicology, autopsy

February 18, 2026

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Colorado bill would ease misdemeanor disclosure rule for teacher applicants

Measure would no longer require reporting of older convictions

February 17, 2026

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Photos: Winter fun

A couple and their dog walk up La Plata Canyon as strong winds blow snow Tuesday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca Miko…

February 17, 2026

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U.S. Sen. Bennet in favor of temporarily suspending wolf introduction program

Colorado gubernatorial candidate ties affordability crisis to push back against ‘Trumpism’

February 17, 2026

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U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management conduct pile burns near Durango

snow and rain created safe conditions for burning, fire official says

February 17, 2026

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Durango police present options for addressing illegally parked RVs and trailers

city lacks a fine schedule for violators

February 17, 2026

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La Plata mining exploration draws scrutiny

representative fields questions at community discussion aimed at protection, celebration of public lands

February 17, 2026

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Winter storm blows into Southwest Colorado

Whiteout conditions could make travel difficult

February 16, 2026

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Mountain Studies Institute’s new executive director bridges science and policy

McKeon teaches global environmental policy at Fort Lewis College

February 16, 2026

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Axis Health cuts three Durango staff members

13 positions eliminated system-wide in broader restructuring effort

February 16, 2026

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Is Durango obligated to help businesses negatively impacted by city operations?

Councilors contemplate a remediation program

February 15, 2026

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Mammoth amount of police bodycam footage becoming a headache for prosecutors

Mandatory equipment boosts transparency but creates growing workload for prosecutors, public defenders

February 15, 2026

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Skijoring thunders back into Silverton

‘is the best of everything that Southwest has to offer,’ group’s president says

February 14, 2026

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GOP faces uphill battle to flip Colorado. La Plata County Republicans are hopeful

‘We’re really encouraged,’ said Deborah Shisler, after candidate forum

February 14, 2026

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Durango’s tenuous ties to Jeffrey Epstein case

unnamed victim and potential employees of Zorro Ranch mentioned in released documents

February 14, 2026

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Residents celebrate Durango’s Camino Crossing ‘kickoff’ with brews and tunes at Powerhouse

Designs are 30% completed, construction anticipated for 2029

February 14, 2026

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Cortez artist Karen Kristin donates her largest canvas painting to city

Kristin’s ‘The Red Sunset,’ painted in 1992, now hangs in the municipal courtroom

February 13, 2026

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Durango Olympian Charlie Mickel featured in TV news segment

4 interviews mogul skier, his father and first coach

February 13, 2026