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Wilder outdoors mascot to make appearances during Snowdown 2020

As if Snowdown wasn’t wild enough, organizers of the five-day winter celebration announced that Wilder, a part-yeti, part-goat and all mascot for Great Outdoors Colorado, will make appearanc...

The fastest path to change is through understanding

In a few days, the U.S. will celebrate the life of one of our country’s greatest leaders, Martin Luther King Jr. Most Americans are familiar with King, even if their only point of...

Calendar of Events

These events will take place Jan. 11-17: 5-9 p.m. Saturday Jan. 11, Live music with Leah Orlikowski, Fur Trappers Steakhouse and Bar, 17460 County Road 501. 5:45...

Talk about town: Fort Lewis College graduate’s work to air on Rocky Mountain PBS

The work of a former Fort Lewis College student will be showcased across the state later this week on Rocky Mountain PBS. Callie Morris, who graduated from FLC last spring, produ...

Simple steps to take to keep your home healthy

We all want to live in a safe, healthy home, but unhealthy conditions are not always immediately obvious. The good news is that once you know what to look for, it’s easy to make note of a fe...

We are blessed by the generosity of our community

The name of Community Connections demonstrates the priority we place on engaging with our local communities. In Southwest Colorado, we have local communities that set the standard for engage...

Durango Hot Springs releases concept video of improvements

The new owners of Durango Hot Springs and Resort have released a concept video that shows plans for improvements on the grounds, north of Durango. Formerly known as Trimble Spa & ...

It’s beginning to look a lot like flu season

If you’ve noticed a dramatic uptick in sneezing, coughing and tissue waving in the last few weeks, it isn’t a fever dream. Yes, along with the ethereal first dusting of snow, all the Christm...

The Durango Herald launches membership program

To our readers, In the past few weeks, we launched a new way for our loyal readers to support local news, and we realize you might have questions. A new endeavor for us...

No one should have to wait to save their life

Some things are worth waiting for. In fact, sometimes waiting can help build anticipation, such as waiting for Christmas, that vacation to Costa Rica or the summer clearance at Br...

A timely conversation with your Health Coverage Guide

It’s health insurance season again, and San Juan Basin Public Health is here to guide you to the coverage you need. Now through Jan. 15, 2020, most Colorado residents responsible...

Is Durango really the second-best driving city in Colorado?

Believe it or not, Durango was ranked as having the second-best drivers in the state of Colorado. Every year, Quote Wizard, a website that compares car insurance costs, puts toget...