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Durango police trainee was fired for dishonesty. He kept his badge despite state reforms

Archuleta County Sheriff’s deputy Jermal Ball has since been disciplined four times for unsafe or distracted driving

Jenn Jenkins right choice for LPEA

La Plata Electric Association’s recent departure from Tri-State is an exciting milestone that prioritizes local generation and affordability. Navigating this…

Examining Southwest Colorado drought through the eyes of the hive

Beekeepers see signs of stress in honey bee colonies after a warm winter and erratic spring

Public meetings for the week of May 11-15

City of Durango Monday, May 11 Durango Renewal Partnership, 4:30 p.m., virtual. Teams meeting link: bit.ly/4cZSDo8 Tuesday, May 12 Durango…

Durango residents work with police to locate three missing children over weekend

Alert, response coordinated between law enforcement and community via social media

Manna, La Plata County Health Department bring substance use, mental illness out of the dark

Over Shadows Day created to raise awareness, curb stigma

Correction: Denver Airport Incident story

In a story published May. 9, 2026, about a person being hit by a plane at the Denver International Airport,…

Reggae DJ and skiing icon Rasta Stevie reflects on affordability, community activism

legend wants young people to reject scarcity narratives, follow their hearts

Moscow marks Victory Day with a scaled down Red Square parade under tight security

Russian President Vladimir Putin, centre foreground, attends a ceremony to lay flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by…

Florida Road roundabout art sculpture damaged again in Durango

90-year-old driver lost control of vehicle, took out one of two remaining cyclist sculptures

Community fills downtown for first Durango Farmers Market of the season

138 vendors line 900 to 1100 blocks for 2nd Saturdays on Main

The Wilds Tavern opens at former Switchback Taco site

announced plans to convert taco shop into new concept in late March

Silverton Creative District director honored for boosting art community

Branner helps artists connect with businesses, governments, schools and nonprofits

Photos: Birds of a feather

A Canada goose and its gosling take a drink of water from the Animas River on Thursday as the little…

April brought rain and cool temps to Southwest Colorado. Is more on the way?

Meteorologist says El Nino weather forecast doesn’t guarantee wetter weather for Durango

Photos: Ripe for the taking

Brooke Frazer, Manna soup kitchen garden manager, moves tomatoes around Manna’s greenhouse on Thursday in preparation for the Manna Plant…

Durango Herald cleans up at Top of the Rockies competition

Newspaper earns 29 prizes – more than any other publication in ‘large newsroom’ category

RE/MAX: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

DENVER (AP) — DENVER (AP) — RE/MAX Holdings Inc. (RMAX) on Friday reported a loss of $9.7 million in its…

Archery, disc golf and equestrian trails among plans for Durango Mesa Park

‘World-class’ bike facilities are just one piece of Ewing Mesa features

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Century Casinos: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Century Casinos Inc. (CNTY) on Friday reported a loss of…

The death toll from an explosion at a fireworks plant in China rises to 37

This photo released by Xinhua News Agency, this aerial drone photo taken May 5, 2026 shows rescuers working on site…

More than a media mogul, Ted Turner leaves behind a conservation legacy

Ted Turner poses near a herd of his bison in September 1991 at his Flying D Ranch near Bozeman, Mont.…

Liberty Formula One: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Liberty Formula One B (FWONB) on Thursday reported earnings of $57 million…