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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

Pupy the elephant arrives at a Brazil sanctuary after 30 years in Argentine zoo

A female African elephant named Pupy stands in her enclosure at the Ecoparque in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, March 25,…

April 18, 2025

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FSU shooting victims include a school employee whose dad was a Cuban exile turned CIA operative

Students place flowers on a stretch of sidewalk near the center of the Florida State campus in sight of the…

April 18, 2025

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NHL sets another attendance record, topping 23 million fans for the 1st time

Colorado Avalanche fans cheer after a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights in the second period of an NHL hockey…

April 18, 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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Snow forces Rockies to postpone Friday’s game vs. Nationals, move it to Sunday

A motorist negotiates a wet roadway on South Colorado Boulevard as a pair of storms packing high winds, freezing temperatures…

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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Nationals-Rockies game postponed by weather, to be made up in Sunday doubleheader

FILE – Former Colorado Rockies manager Clint Hurdle acknowledges the crowd as he is introduced before a baseball game against…

April 18, 2025

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Dallas Stars going into playoffs without injured top goal scorer Jason Robertson

Utah Hockey Club goaltender Karel Vejmelka, bottom, reacts after giving up a goal to Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson,…

April 18, 2025

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Crews restore power to nearly all clients after island-wide blackout hit Puerto Rico

Nurys Perez moves a generator into place to power her beauty salon during a blackout in San Juan, Puerto Rico,…

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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Haley Joel Osment charged with cocaine possession and being drunk in public

FILE – Haley Joel Osment attends a screening of "Poker Face" during PaleyFest on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the…

April 17, 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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Cable car accident in southern Italy kills at least 4 people

In this photo released by the Italian Alpine and Speleological Rescue Corps on Thursday, April 17, 2025, rescuers reach for…

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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Struggling Rockies fire hitting coach Hensley Meulens, replace him with former manager Clint Hurdle

Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black looks on in the first inning of a baseball game against the Athletics Sunday, April…

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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Colorado man convicted of killing his wife after posing as her ex-boyfriend and stalking her

DENVER (AP) — Colorado man convicted of killing his wife after posing as her ex-boyfriend and stalking her.

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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Ukraine’s future is at the center of talks in Paris with Rubio, Witkoff and top European officials

From left to right, Germany national security advisor Jens Plotner, Ukraine's Defence Minister Rustem Umerov, French President diplomatic advisor Emmanuel…

April 17, 2025

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Myanmar frees around 4,900 prisoners including some political detainees

A released prisoner, center, is welcomed by family members outside the main gate of Insein prison as the head of…

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