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Two found dead in house fire east of Bayfield

Elderly couple became entrapped in their home when fire ignited

December 31, 2025

Local News

City-owned ski hills like Chapman are a cheap antidote to pricey resorts

A lightning strike earlier this year temporarily fried a lift and lights in Durango

December 31, 2025

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Bipartisan Colorado pipeline bill was noncontroversial until Trump vetoed it

Rep. Boebert suggests president retaliated for Epstein vote: ‘This isn’t over’

December 31, 2025

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Colorado laws taking effect in 2026 will impact everything from bison to renters

Colorado has about 20 new laws taking effect on Jan. 1

December 31, 2025

Community

Project-based learning fuels curiosity at Durango School District middle schools

Escalante Middle School students harvest basil from a hydroponics system in the school’s greenhouse class on Dec. 3. The produce…

December 31, 2025

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Lions-Vikings Christmas game on Netflix sets NFL streaming record, averaging 27.5M viewers

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. reacts after the team's win against the Detroit Lions in an NFL football game,…

December 31, 2025

Local News

A look at the stories that defined 2025 in La Plata County

wildfires to torrential rains, local happenings to national politics: Here’s what defined community conversations

December 31, 2025

News

Channel Tunnel power malfunction fixed, but rail delays linger

Travellers wait for Eurostar services at St Pancras International station in London, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)(AP Photo/Alberto…

December 31, 2025

Local News

Warm weather boosts fishing, hurts skiing and water reserves in Southwest Colorado

Outdoor, tourism sectors feel effects of mild season

December 30, 2025

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Rolison scores 21 off the bench, Nevada knocks off Colorado State 75-62

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Tyler Rolison scored 21 points off of the bench to help lead Nevada over Colorado…

December 30, 2025

News

Former US Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell, of Colorado, dies at 92

FILE – Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell, R-Colo., chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, delivers a parting statement to…

December 30, 2025

Gallery

Photos: Chapman Hill fires up the snow guns

Tim Kuss grooms snow Tuesday morning at Chapman Hill Ski Area in Durango. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)cca Tim Kuss uses a…

December 30, 2025

Local News

Ben Nighthorse Campbell, former U.S. senator and jewelry maker, dies at 92

Ignacio resident was a judo Olympian who combined artistic talent with his Native American ancestry

December 30, 2025

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Ben Nighthorse Campbell, a former Colorado congressman known for his advocacy of tribal issues, has died at 92

DENVER (AP) — Ben Nighthorse Campbell, a former Colorado congressman known for his advocacy of tribal issues, has died at…

December 30, 2025

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Judge temporarily halts Trump’s move to end protected status for South Sudanese immigrants

FILE – Motorists pass outside Bor State Hospital in Bor, South Sudan, Monday, Aug. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Caitlin Kelly, File)(AP…

December 30, 2025

Local News

Feeling burnout, La Plata County Humane Society director takes her leave

Dreyfuss: ‘God bless the people who work there’

December 30, 2025

Local News

Upper Pine Fire receives federal grant for Vallecito flood recovery

to $5 million will support remediation efforts; property owners must pay a percentage

December 29, 2025

Local News

Women’s Resource Center staff, volunteers quit alleging ethical concerns with board

calls accusations ‘unsubstantiated, damaging to center’s mission’

December 29, 2025

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Protests erupt in Iran over currency’s plunge to record low

Protesters march in downtown Tehran, Iran, Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. (Fars News Agency via AP)(Fars News Agency via AP) TEHRAN,…

December 29, 2025

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Official says 6 Islamic State militants and 3 police officers killed in clash in northwest Turkey

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Islamic State militants clashed with police in northwest Turkey on Monday, leaving three police officers and…

December 29, 2025

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Interoceanic Train derails in southern Mexico, killing at least 13 and injuring dozens

MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AP) — Officials said a train accident in southern Mexico killed at least 13 people and injured…

December 29, 2025

Local News

Rep. Katie Stewart among lawmakers under investigation over lobbyist gifts

complaint centers on October retreat with lobbyists in Vail

December 29, 2025

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Denker scores career-high 33 points to lead Northern Colorado to stunning 86-81 win over Colorado

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Quinn Denker scored a career-high 33 points on 12-for-18 shooting, grabbed eight rebounds and distributed eight…

December 28, 2025

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Guineans vote in first election since 2021 coup with junta leader likely to win

Guinea's President, Gen. Mamadi Doumbouya, arrives with his wife, Lauriane Doumbouya, to cast their votes in the presidential election in…

December 28, 2025