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Memorial Day events will take place all weekend in Durango

A U.S. Navy Vietnam veteran salutes the flag at Iris Park in Durango last Memorial Day. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald file)…

May 22, 2026

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The bikes they ride, and the stories they tell

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic draws a diverse cohort of riders, which is reflected in the bicycles they use

May 22, 2026

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Photos: Just foaling around

A 3-week-old colt rests with dad, Picasso, a paint horse, and mom, Wikket, a palomino, as they keep a close…

May 21, 2026

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Durango residents reject Animas River Trail speed restrictions

Focus group determines signage, education and enforcement are more effective

May 21, 2026

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San Juan National Forest, La Plata County implement fire restrictions

Stage 1 rules apply to lower elevation areas; minimum fine for violating guidelines is $530

May 20, 2026

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La Plata Electric Association board of directors election winners announced

Candidates ran on transparency, affordability and reliable power transmission

May 20, 2026

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Montezuma-Cortez narcotics team seizes $1.4M in meth, fentanyl during undercover operation

Police arrest Carlos Miramontes in connection with operation; formal charges not yet filed

May 20, 2026

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2026 brings third-lowest Animas River peak flow in history

River-centric events forge ahead despite low-flow year; hydrologist urges residents to conserve water

May 20, 2026

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Education hits the road with Durango School District’s new Ignite Mobile Learning Lab

Retrofitted bus will travel through La Plata County to deliver STEM learning opportunities

May 20, 2026

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After drowning, witnesses call for greater safety measures at Lake Nighthorse

Lack of emergency devices, flotation items, signage contributed to tragedy, group says

May 19, 2026

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Large commercial developments to be more closely scrutinized in Animas Valley

Projects already underway – including a proposed luxury RV park – are grandfathered in

May 19, 2026

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The mysterious disappearance of Vallecito’s 35-foot-tall logjam

Someone quietly removed the large blockage on the creek that was created during October floods

May 19, 2026

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Bayfield School District reverses decision to move Wolverine Academy to high school campus

Feedback from families influenced change of heart, superintendent says

May 18, 2026

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Bayfield School District names sole interim superintendent finalist

Durango-based candidate offers extensive education, leadership background

May 18, 2026

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Man dies while swimming at Lake Nighthorse near Durango

Autopsy scheduled for Thursday; presumed cause of death is drowning, coroner says

May 18, 2026

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Durango therapist tackles trickle-down effect of burned out bosses

Employers must address their own stress to operate thriving businesses, expert says

May 18, 2026

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Durango police chief says technology name of game in modern policing

AI bodycams, first responder drones and more in store for DPD

May 18, 2026

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Public meetings for the week of May 18-22

City of Durango Monday, May 18 Councilor Jessika Loyer Office Hours, noon, lobby, Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave.…

May 17, 2026

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Town of Silverton gets new entry signs

Some are calling it ‘just the right vibe’

May 17, 2026

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LPEA Board of Directors election wrapping up this week

All votes due Tuesday; results to be announced Wednesday

May 17, 2026

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Tentative Durango teacher pay increase agreement reached after two negotiation sessions

2.5% to 3% raises, one-time bonuses part of deal

May 17, 2026

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Survey says economy remains major pain point for Durango residents

City manager: affordability a top priority to people’s sense of livability

May 16, 2026

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Hantavirus linked to cruise ship differs from strain found in Southwest Colorado

United States has no documented cases of human-to-human transmission

May 16, 2026

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Durango-La Plata County Airport opens new terminal, security checkpoint

Expansion projects are ahead of schedule and on-budget, officials say

May 16, 2026