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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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Winter Olympics recap: Shiffrin takes slalom gold, Canada and US advance with OT wins in hockey

United States' Mikaela Shiffrin celebrates winning the gold medal in an alpine ski, women's slalom race, at the 2026 Winter…

February 18, 2026

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Farmland Partners: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

DENVER (AP) — DENVER (AP) — Farmland Partners Inc. (FPI) on Wednesday reported a key measure of profitability in its…

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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Loose dog makes Olympic cameo on the cross-country ski course at the Milan Cortina Games

In this image taken from video provided by Olympic Broadcasting Services, OBS, a dog runs onto the track near the…

February 18, 2026

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Police investigate how Rome’s beloved Bernini elephant sculpture lost the tip of its tusk — again

The iconic Elephant and Obelisk monument in Rome, designed by Baroque sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini, is seen without the tip…

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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4 dead in crashes involving over 30 vehicles in ‘brown out’ conditions on Colorado interstate

Emergency personnel work the scene of a crash involving 30-plus vehicles including six semi trucks on Interstate 25 south of…

February 17, 2026

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Winter Olympics recap: Japanese pair upstage ‘Blade Angels,’ Germany sweeps 2-man bobsled

Ami Nakai of Japan competes during the women's short program figure skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy,…

February 17, 2026

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Quantum Corp.: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — Quantum Corp. (QMCO) on Tuesday reported a loss of $27.8 million in…

February 17, 2026

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Germany sweeps two-man bobsled medals, second such sweep in Olympic history

CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Germany sweeps two-man bobsled medals, second such sweep in Olympic history.

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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Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band to launch ‘Land of Hope and Dreams’ US tour next month

FILE – Bruce Springsteen performs in Asbury Park, N.J., Sept. 15, 2024. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)(Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP,…

February 17, 2026

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Michigan tribal boarding school report sought apology. Instead, it was shelved

A shelved, taxpayer-funded report on tribal boarding schools recommended an apology for Michigan’s role in the deaths and abuse of…

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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Police respond to reports of a shooting at a Rhode Island hockey rink

Police congregate near the Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, R.I., after a shooting occurred at the ice rink, Monday, Feb. 16,…

February 16, 2026

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Elana Meyers Taylor, 41, wins Olympic gold medal for US in women’s monobob

CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Elana Meyers Taylor, 41, wins Olympic gold medal for US in women’s monobob.

February 16, 2026