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Big oil gouges Americans again

cca Good ol’ big oil raised gas prices by 20 cents the very next day after possible oil tanker strikes…

March 13, 2026

A 5.5 quake jolts central Turkey, sending residents into the cold streets

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A moderately strong earthquake struck central Turkey on Friday, Turkey’s emergency response said. The tremor sent…

March 12, 2026

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Cuba will release 51 people from prison in an unexpected move

FILE – Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel attends the 17th annual BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, July 6, 2025. (AP…

March 12, 2026

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Spurs star Wembanyama ruled out of showdown with Nuggets due to right ankle soreness

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) drives around Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) during the first half of…

March 12, 2026

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Venezuela and Colombia abruptly cancel planned presidents’ meeting, citing ‘force majeure’

Workers dismantle a stage where Colombian President Gustavo Petro and Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez were going to meet, after the…

March 12, 2026

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‘No Secret Police’ group gathers enough signatures to advance anti-mask initiative

Durango City Council could adopt proposal banning masked officers or send measure to voters

March 12, 2026

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Colorado House committee advances bill targeting sexual abuse in jails

Alleged victim says former La Plata County jail commander ‘fouled his oath and utilized his power to victimize women’

March 12, 2026

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Landslides in southern Ethiopia leave at least 50 people dead and 125 missing

Locals search for the bodies of mudslide victims in the Gacho Baba district of the Gamo Zone in southern Ethiopia…

March 12, 2026

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California governor says no imminent threat despite warning about possible Iran drone attack

FILE – California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks at a news conference at Belvedere Middle School, Oct. 8, 2025, in Los…

March 12, 2026

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911 technology in Durango is going digital

Emergency communications director says AI isn’t replacing dispatchers any time soon

March 12, 2026

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BLM to conduct broadcast burns in La Plata County

Prescribed fires will remove fuel ahead of wildfire season

March 11, 2026

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Durango staff temporarily migrate out of Carnegie Building for HVAC work, potential asbestos remediation

Big Picture building slated for demolition in August

March 11, 2026

Food

More drink spots pour into Farmington

Flora & Cafe reflects Farmington’s growing thirst for new beverage spaces

March 11, 2026

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Durango’s famous dino sculpture rears its head

‘Tyrone’ lay dormant for years – until it turned up at the Herald’s doorstep

March 11, 2026

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Powerhouse gives first look at new child care center in Durango

WonderLab Early Learning scheduled to open in September

March 11, 2026

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Colorado State women beat Air Force 56-42 to win first Mountain West Championship since 2016

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Brooke Carlson scored 17 points, Madelyn Bragg added 15 and Colorado State pulled away in the…

March 10, 2026

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Anthony Roy sends No. 14 seed Oklahoma State to 92-83 win over Colorado in Big 12 tourney

Colorado guard Jalin Holland (11) passes the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma…

March 10, 2026

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Photo: Hammock in the sky

Xiimara Salazar, a Fort Lewis College freshman from Alaska, enjoys downtime Tuesday on campus with temperatures in the 60s. (Jerry…

March 10, 2026

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Software glitch delays La Plata County Democrats’ caucus, assembly

reporting system falters as multiple Colorado counties hold caucuses

March 10, 2026

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Ignacio mayor Clark Craig won’t seek re-election in April

leader reflects on eight years of public service

March 10, 2026

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Durango City Council awards $135K in arts grants amid debate over Compañeros funding

questions nonprofit’s standing after prior outburst by leader

March 10, 2026

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Anonymous donor launches $10,000 matching challenge for Manna

Donations doubled through March 31, Chamber says

March 10, 2026

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‘Endurance’ artist saddened by roundabout sculpture damage

Durango woman suspected of impaired driving struck Florida Road installation

March 10, 2026

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Historic 1908 railcar to be restored in Dolores

Galloping Goose to highlight county’s orchard past

March 9, 2026