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Durango asks court to weigh in on anti-mask initiative

officials cite legal uncertainty, potential federal consequences if ordinance passes

April 27, 2026

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Life, liberty and puzzles: Meet the Durango residents hooked on craft jigsaws

Hobbyists spend hours admiring and sharing wooden brainteasers

April 27, 2026

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Latest US military strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in eastern Pacific

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks to members of the media during a press briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, Thursday,…

April 26, 2026

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Dollander leads Rockies to 3-0 win in nightcap for series sweep, dealing Mets 15th loss in 17 games

Colorado Rockies pitcher Chase Dollander throws during the third inning of the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the…

April 26, 2026

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Public meetings for the week April 27-May 1

City of Durango Monday, April 27 Community Development Commission meeting, 5 p.m., Smith Council Chambers, City Hall, 949 East Second…

April 26, 2026

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Animas High students host multiday arts festival

‘We’ve needed the support of our community to pull (this) off,’ organizer says

April 26, 2026

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Fort Lewis College awards funding, scholarships in Hawk Tank competition

‘It's really cool to see all these kids spread their wings and do some magical stuff,’ event leader, business professor…

April 26, 2026

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Chicago police officer killed in hospital shooting identified, second officer in critical condition

CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago officer who was fatally shot by a man receiving treatment at a hospital while in…

April 26, 2026

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Bayfield School District families alleged bullying, inadequate special education programming

‘All of us kind of had the same problem, and all of us ended up pulling our kids out,’ parent…

April 26, 2026

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Time traveling on the train to Tacoma Generating Station

Museum fundraiser took guests back to early days of electric generation

April 26, 2026

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Durango Board of Education seeks feedback on proposed Sunnyside consolidation

would become one with Florida Mesa Elementary for 2027-28 academic year

April 25, 2026

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Mexico says 2 US federal agents who died were not authorized to participate in any local operation

FILE – Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during her daily morning press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City,…

April 25, 2026

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Planning commission approves bid to reinstate major land-use permitting in Animas Valley

Plata County commissioners will have final say

April 25, 2026

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Smiley Cafe changes hands once again

‘We want to provide a place that feels clean, but cozy,’ new owner says

April 25, 2026

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US military strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in eastern Pacific

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks to members of the media during a press briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, Thursday,…

April 24, 2026

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14th annual Southwest Colorado Small Business Conference coming to Ignacio in May

will cover avoiding burnout, navigating business loans, making it in rural markets, and more

April 24, 2026

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Durango City councilor requests ordinance regulating automated cameras

Council may explore governing other kinds of mass surveillance

April 24, 2026

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Photo: Two-car crash snarls traffic on Florida Road

A two-vehicle collision snarled traffic at 1:13 p.m. Friday on Florida Road. Durango Police Department spokeswoman Amanda Garrison said a…

April 24, 2026

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Car jumps median, train tracks and slams into parked car on Camino del Rio

65-year-old driver lost consciousness due to possible medical event

April 24, 2026

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Meet the candidates running for La Plata Electric Association board of directors

Affordability, transparency and reliable power top concerns ahead of election

April 24, 2026

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A social contract under attack: The richest nation is failing its citizens

Sadly, as we observe reductions in staff members and funding in our local school districts (Herald, March 18 and April…

April 24, 2026

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Durango City Council elects mayor, breaks with tradition on mayor pro tem

Customary selection process has rarely been disregarded

April 24, 2026

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Photos: A power move

La Plata Electric Association replaces the power pole near Metz Lane and East Animas Road (County Road 250) on Thursday…

April 23, 2026

Nation & World

Assault charge for immigration officer in Durango could test immunity provisions for federal agents

legal experts say law enforcement protections are not absolute

April 23, 2026