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Austrian court convicts man whose girlfriend died as they climbed the country’s highest mountain

FILE – An alpinist is seen on his way to the cross on the summit of the 'Gross Glockner' mountain,…

February 20, 2026

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Mobile nonprofit delivers dental care to underserved communities

‘My heart and soul (are) in this van,’ founder says

February 20, 2026

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Durango City Council eliminates minimum lot size requirements for detached ADUs

Councilors Loyer and Woodruff defend process leading up to Wednesday vote

February 19, 2026

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Cortez man loses $600,000 in crypto scam; sheriff says fraud ‘will never go away’

Sheriff: Scam reports come in several times a week

February 19, 2026

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Photos: Sleds finally come out of storage in Durango

Sierra Stransky, 6, catches air Thursday while sledding at Buckley Park in Durango. A winter storm this week dumped just…

February 19, 2026

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Durango raises fines for illegal parking in disabled spaces

Revised schedule adds escalating penalties for repeat violations

February 19, 2026

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Winter Olympics recap: Alysa Liu wins figure skating gold, US tops Canada in women’s hockey final

Gold medalist Alysa Liu of the United States celebrates her medal after competing in the women's free skate program in…

February 19, 2026

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Bayfield town board approves rezoning for faith-based arena project

Proposed facility would host rodeos, stock shows and worship events

February 19, 2026

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Women’s Resource Center in Durango appoints new executive director

Kathleen ‘Katie’ Jones brings more than 20 years experience ‘addressing some of the world’s most complex challenges’

February 19, 2026

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A beloved teacher in Morocco unmasked: Frenchman investigated over abuse of 89 boys

A road sign points to Khenifra, Morocco, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Akram Oubachir)(AP Photo/Akram Oubachir) KHENIFRA, Morocco (AP) —…

February 18, 2026

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Fort Lewis College Board of Trustees recognized for reconciliation work

given honor for ‘courageous and valued-centered governance’

February 18, 2026

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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

TESERO, Italy (AP) — A surprise participant in Wednesday’s action at the Milan Cortina Olympics had four legs and zero…

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