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A United Airlines passenger plane makes emergency landing in Osaka as cargo fire is suspected

NAGASAKI, Japan (AP) — A United Airlines passenger plane carrying 142 people and bound for the Philippine island of Cebu…

September 12, 2025

New Main Street novelty store with sexually explicit items attracts ire of Cortez locals

owner says store is not an adult entertainment shop

September 12, 2025

Photos: Downpours in Durango

A monsoon downpour moves through Durango on Thursday bringing much-needed moisture to the area. A flash-flood watch is in effect…

Sept. 11 Sky Steps climb honors first responders, reminds attendees of shared humanity

responders come together to support one another

Officials clear building at US Naval Academy following reports of threats, 1 person injured

U.S. Navy Security Forces stand at the entrance to Gate 1 at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., Thursday,…

La Plata County back to drawing board in search for county manager

made to sole finalist before talks ended without agreement

Six candidates vie for three open seats on Durango school board

eligible voters can cast ballots in each director district

Appeals court allows Trump’s administration to block Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood

FILE – A Planned Parenthood sign is displayed on the outside of the clinic, Aug. 1, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP…

La Plata County Fairgrounds’ indoor buildings to close for renovations

Outdoor facilities and scheduled events will not be affected; closures to remain in effect until November

Humpty Dumpty caper at New Jersey mini-golf course sparks police investigation

In this photo released by the Cape May Police Department N.J., a damaged Humpty Dumpty statue is seen in the…

Former NBA player Jason Collins undergoing treatment for brain tumor

FILE – Brooklyn Nets center Jason Collins (98) warms up before an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Monday, March…

Nonprofit raises $10,000 to study feasibility of river surf wave in Durango

board to weigh proposal for 2026 parks projects

Politicians who have experienced violence directly react to Charlie Kirk shooting

FILE – President Donald Trump shakes hands with moderator Charlie Kirk, during a Generation Next White House forum at the…

City of Durango looking for volunteers to gather data on bike, foot traffic

helps officials better understand sustainable transportation, improve safety and efficiency

Prescribed burns scheduled for Columbine Ranger District

Service plans to conduct three prescribed fires that could begin this month

La Plata County looking to fill gap in oral health care

Regional dental program suspended; grant funding could be the solution

Man suspected of drowning in Animas River

Shannon Jones, 48, found unconscious near north City Market

Equestrian reports rise in trail conflicts in Southwest Colorado

of Durango official reminds recreators to be mindful of all users, especially horseback riders

Quantum Corp.: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot

CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — Quantum Corp. (QMCO) on Wednesday reported a loss of $17.2 million in…

Three people were critically wounded in shooting at a suburban Denver high school, authorities say

DENVER (AP) — Three people were critically wounded in shooting at a suburban Denver high school, authorities say.

Family’s world upended after ICE arrest near Bayfield

detained has lived in U.S. since he was 8 years old

Thank you for standing up for Palestine

Your cautionary editorial “Silencing Gaza’s journalists silences the world” (Herald, Aug. 31) means a lot to the many Americans who…

Takeaways from our collaboration on schools recovering from wildfires

Students play on the playground at Achieve Academy School of Paradise in Paradise, Calif., May 21, 2025. (Miguel Gutierrez Jr./CalMatters…