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Veterans lodge allowed in subdivision near Dolores

neighbors object; county cites commercial property right

June 4, 2019

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Longtime Durango barber hangs up the shears

Gallegos cut Durangoans’ hair for 43 years

June 4, 2019

Local News

Boating continues below McPhee Dam for 18 days

Managers announce whitewater release until June 23

June 3, 2019

Local News

Young farmers want to bring food to underserved populations

Innovative program tests model that would donate local produce

June 2, 2019

Business

Southwest Colorado tourism rising from the ashes

year’s water could revive industry hurt by last year’s drought, fires

June 2, 2019

Local News

When will Forest Service name cause of 416 Fire?

intense community speculation, agency declines comment

June 1, 2019

Local News

Students learn about veterinary science by raising lambs

babies make Escalante Middle School home

May 31, 2019

Animal shelter, golf course getting solar panels

Council approves new lease agreements

May 29, 2019

Colorado’s drought is not over, experts say

Conditions improve in 2019, but reports neglect long-term trends

May 29, 2019

Local News

Montezuma County approves AT&T telecommunication tower

AT&T site southwest of Cortez is needed to improve wireless capacity

May 28, 2019

Local News

Endangered Mexican wolves blamed for livestock deaths

year for livestock increases friction between ranchers, wildlife managers

May 28, 2019

Local News

Dolores boating release ending, but it could restart in mid-June

Reservoir managers waiting for warmer weather to speed up snowmelt

May 28, 2019

Local News

Dolores dog breeders take steps to reduce noise

Montezuma County grants business a commercial permit

May 28, 2019

Local News

Update: Crew blasts boulder blocking Colorado 145

lane of alternating traffic opens after crews blast boulder, build bypass road

May 27, 2019

Local News

Memorial Day in Montezuma County

American Legion Honor Guard conducts ceremonies, serves breakfast

May 27, 2019

Local News

Remembering the fallen: Memorial Day activities in Durango

American flags at Greenmount Cemetery before Memorial Day services.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 10 a.m.: Vietnam War service, Iris Park, 1234 Camino…

May 27, 2019

Local News

Historic business signs buck a politically correct world

signs attract customers and the famous

May 26, 2019

High School Sports

Iron Horse Citizen Tour features skiers, a suit and lots of friends

completes bike ride and ski run Saturday

May 25, 2019

High School Sports

Griffin Easter wins the 48th Iron Horse Bicycle Classic

alum sprints past California’s Thompson at IHBC pro men’s road race

May 25, 2019

One injured in two-car crash in Cortez

Police investigating incident

May 24, 2019

Defendant in high-speed chase is found incompetent in Cortez

committed to state health services for restorative treatment

May 23, 2019

Local News

CBI seeks help in 20-year-old cold case

Williams mysteriously disappeared 20 years ago

May 23, 2019

Local News

Students learn to protect their minds from toxic stress

Techniques build resiliency, prevent trauma from shaping lives

May 23, 2019

Local News

Could Colorado lose its industrial advantage over hemp?

Hemp farming in Montezuma and La Plata counties is off to a good start, but some worry Southwest Colorado lacks…

May 22, 2019