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Photos: Durango Festival of Trees

The Festival of Trees & Wreaths is on display inside the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum. People can…

November 29, 2025

Photos: Purgatory Resort opens for skiing

Randy Reames, with Purgatory Resort, scans Justin West’s lift ticket during opening day on Friday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca Owen Haines,…

November 29, 2025

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Mancos artist’s sled dog painting headed to American Kennel Club museum in NYC

to be placed on permanent display, adding to story of humans’ bond with dogs

November 28, 2025

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MarJon Beauchamp’s 24 points lead US to a dominant 102-67 win over Nicaragua

MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — MarJon Beauchamp scored 24 points, Brandon Knight scored 14 and the United States easily defeated Nicaragua…

November 28, 2025

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Bangot Dak’s double-double helps Colorado defeat Washington for Acrisure Holiday Classic title

PALM DESERT, Calif. (AP) — Bangot Dak had 15 points and 11 rebounds, four teammates reached double digits in scoring,…

November 28, 2025

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Allen, Fleischmann each score 2 TDs in Air Force’s 42-21 win over Colorado State

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Owen Allen dashed for 107 yards and two touchdowns, Bruin Fleischmann caught both of his…

November 28, 2025

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La Plata Electric Association board votes to freeze rates through 2026

Co-op will tap reserves to avoid price hike despite Tri-State increase

November 28, 2025

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San Juan Mountains Association Christmas tree lot now open in Durango

fundraiser is scheduled to run through Dec. 22 – or while supplies last

November 28, 2025

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Durango City Council to consider permit process for bear-deterring mats, fencing

Devices have ‘a lot of potential’ to reduce human-wildlife conflicts

November 28, 2025

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Controlled burns planned within Durango city limits

mitigation area encompass roughly 100 acres of urban-wildland interface

November 28, 2025

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After 30 years, Olde Schoolhouse remains hidden gem in La Plata County

Community support key to success, owner says

November 28, 2025

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Death toll from floods in Thailand reaches 145 as receding water reveals widespread damage

FILE – Cars and houses are submerged in floodwaters in the Songkhla province of southern Thailand, Nov. 26, 2025. (AP…

November 28, 2025

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US-Russian crew of 3 starts 8-month mission on the International Space Station

In this photo taken from video released by Roscosmos space corporation, the Soyuz-2.1 rocket booster with Soyuz MS-28 space ship…

November 28, 2025

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La Plata County residents find ways to share community on Thanksgiving Day

VFW, firefighters and Manna soup kitchen prepare big meals

November 27, 2025

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Miller eighth graders teach da Vinci principles to peers

Project encourages ‘deep exploration’ across subjects, principal says

November 27, 2025

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EPA increases oversight of gasoline spill south of Durango

Southern Ute Indian Tribe raised concerns about Enterprise’s handling of cleanup

November 27, 2025

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City of Durango to hold off on feasibility study for a parking garage

Councilors don’t rule out revisiting concept in the future

November 27, 2025

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Isaiah Johnson scores 17 and Colorado beats San Francisco 79-69 in the Acrisure Holiday Classic

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — Isaiah Johnson scored 17 points, Barrington Hargress added 15 points and Colorado beat San Francisco…

November 27, 2025

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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade brings Pac-Man and Labubu to Manhattan

Balloon handlers guide the Spider Man balloon past Radio City Music Hall during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov.…

November 27, 2025

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35-foot-tall logjam is blocking Vallecito Creek; removal is critical to flood recovery

Firefighters propose using fire or explosives to clear blockage

November 27, 2025

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US man found dead in Tobago and suspect in custody, police report

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (AP) — Homicide detectives in Trinidad and Tobago are investigating the suspected murder of an American man after…

November 27, 2025

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French president unveils new military program for volunteers aged 18 and 19

France's President Emmanuel Macron, unveils a new national military service as he speaks to the army at the military base…

November 27, 2025

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Three apply for San Juan County Court judgeship in Silverton

commenting period open through Friday

November 27, 2025

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Transportation service approved for Durango’s emergency warming center

Shuttle to provide rides between Manna, transit center and Sacred Heart Catholic Church Parish Hall

November 26, 2025