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New year brings higher taxes, at least in La Plata County

1% sales tax hike went into effect Jan. 1

January 2, 2026

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Earthquake with 6.5 magnitude rattles southern and central Mexico killing 2

A couple walks their dogs after leaving their home due to an earthquake that was felt in Mexico City, Friday,…

January 2, 2026

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Constituents are seldom heard in the Mississippi Legislature; hearings often last-minute, no agenda

FILE – The Mississippi Capitol in Jackson, Miss., on July 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)(AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis,…

January 2, 2026

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Photos: Another one for the pile

Matt Brandt of Durango tosses his Christmas tree – or Hanukkah bush as his family calls it, because his mother…

January 1, 2026

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ICE officers detain Durango man on New Year’s Eve

Federal agents stop vehicle, take individual into custody

January 1, 2026

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Nuggets’ injury woes continue as Jonas Valanciunas sidelined for a month with strained calf

Denver Nuggets center Jonas Valan훾i큰nas (17) jumps towards the basket as Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram (3) defends during first…

January 1, 2026

Local News

Couple killed in Bayfield-area house fire identified

and Terry Fitzgerald lived off grid and were beloved in La Plata County

January 1, 2026

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Federal employees file complaint against Trump administration’s ban on gender-affirming care

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is facing a new legal complaint from a group of government employees who are…

January 1, 2026

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Visit Durango accepted into Colorado’s Accessible Travel Program

25 organizations to receive training, accessibility resources

January 1, 2026

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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

Local News

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

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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

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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

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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

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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