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La Plata County faces early childhood care shortage

Report shows racial disparities persist across Colorado

Durango man who misfired rifle gets probation reprieve

Suspect shot into house, raised gun at police officer

Public comment begins for BP project near Sauls Creek

Horizontal drilling reduces need for new roads, well pads

Lemon Dam bans motorized boats for up to 3 years

Invasive species could damage city water supply, irrigators

La Plata County to fill Planning Commission positions

Durango Herald file The commission advises the Board of County Commissioners about land-use planning. To qualify, applicants must be at…

Support Plant A Tree Program and receive ponderosa seedlings

du1-i-syn Anyone who donates to the program is eligible to receive seedlings at agency offices in Durango, Dolores, Bayfield and…

Cochlear Ear Implant support group to meet Sunday

du1-i-syn Attendees are asked to bring a dish and beverage to compliment the burgers and brats that will be provided.…

Purgatory Resort to offer free lift tickets this weekend

Final weekend of the season marks latest Purg has ever been opened

Spring storms to persist through weekend in Southwest Colorado

Traction law issued for Red Mountain Pass, which received 2-4 inches of snow

EPA proposes 40 actions on about 30 mine sites near Silverton

Agency funding uncertain under Trump administration

Ignacio FFA to host Rocky Mountain Oyster and Catfish Fry

Courtesy Ignacio FFA website An all-you-can-eat dinner of rocky mountain oysters, catfish, coleslaw, beans, rolls, dessert and tea will be…

RV Resort north of Purgatory nears approval

San Juan County may approve Phase 1 in May

Photos: Icy reminder that it’s springtime in the Rockies

Snowdown dumps ‘Still Sporty at Forty’ theme, selects new one for 2018

Residents, artists didn’t embrace 40th anniversary theme

Silverton votes to retain, tweak existing ATV rules

Measures to open entire town, outright ATV ban fail

Downtown Durango businesses, concerned residents weigh in on panhandling

No smoking, more police suggested

Durango Fire Department reminds residents of burning regulations

Open burns in city prohibited

Durango parent petition focuses on Santa Rita Park safety

Residents want fence, guard rail to keep kids safe

Photo: Blowin’ in the wind

Winds create a mini-dust storm on Tuesday afternoon near downtown Durango.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald

Photos: Tidying up

Rescue workers called to help injured hiker north of Durango

Hiker hurt his knee on Missionary Ridge east of Lemon Reservoir

Five Rivers Chapter Trout Unlimited to meet Thursday

du1-i-syn Participants are welcome to arrive at 5:30 p.m. to enjoy food and drink before the meeting starts. Happy-hour prices…

4 Corners Rainbow Youth Center to hold benefit for LGBTQ youth

The fundraiser will include food by Norton’s Catering Company, music by Caruté Roma and Denae Benally, a cash bar and…

Durango Natural Medicine to offer hormone health clinic for women

Information sessions will be given to cover how hormones affect day-to-day wellness and strategies to naturally balance body, mind and…