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Animal Soul ‘itching to release some music’

Local musician Anthony Braun was reared on killer music. Guitar player and musical director for local band Animal Soul, he was someone who had access to a collection of great LPs as a kid, l...

DATE: Jan 14, 2026 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

What reporting on three rural Western Colorado city councils has taught me

For the past year and a half, I’ve been reporting weekly on municipal government in three rural Western Colorado towns. Delta is the largest, at just under 10,000 people. Paonia has a popula...

DATE: Jan 14, 2026 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Relatives take sides as accusations, denials pile up

DEAR ABBY: I’m a 51-year-old mother and grandmother whose kids don’t talk to me. The reason: My son, “Aaron,” was sexually assaulted by his friend, “Eli,” and I told him his friend was no lo...

DATE: Jan 14, 2026 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

The truth behind ‘zero sugar’ sweeteners

Americans are becoming far more aware of how refined sugar affects their health. In my nutrition practice I hear great progress in people reading labels, cutting back on sugary foods and act...

DATE: Jan 13, 2026 | CATEGORY: Food

What Polarization tells us about objects outside our solar system

Greetings stargazers. Everything we know about things outside of our solar system is from the light we receive. I am using the term “light” very broadly to include all types of electromagnet...

DATE: Jan 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

What are those things on the U.S. Highway 160 west hillside behind the Holiday Inn parking lot?

Dear Action Line, Pray tell, what are these old structures behind the east end of the Holiday Inn parking lot on 160 as one leaves Durango going west? I’m thinking mini Stonehenge m...

DATE: Jan 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Resolve to be a good steward

All of us at San Juan Mountains Association are starting out the new year with stewardship solidly at the forefront of our minds. Our feet are sore and hands are pruned from all the snow dan...

DATE: Jan 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

Co-workers dismissive of youthful newcomer

DEAR ABBY: I am a 31-year-old woman who is not yet established in life. I have no husband or boyfriend, no kids and no clear direction for a career. I start new, low-level jobs often. My pro...

DATE: Jan 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Start the year embodied: Grounding your leadership presence in 2026

As we begin 2026, there’s one resolution that can elevate both your personal life and your work life: become a more embodied leader. Embodied leadership shows up in how we listen, how we mov...

DATE: Jan 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: From the Chamber

Welcoming the 2026 legislative session amid federal Medicaid changes, water funding challenges

With the 2026 legislative session starting in just a few days, I’ve been making the most of my time with my family before heading off to Denver. I’ve also had a series of meetings with const...

DATE: Jan 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Colorado health care is breaking families – you can help

The American health care system stands at a dangerous crossroad – one that millions can feel in their wallets, health and daily lives. Insurance premiums have soared far faster than wages an...

DATE: Jan 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: Opinion

What’s up with Snowdown

Snowdown is upon us once again, for the 47th year. The annual cabin fever reliever bills itself as Colorado’s premier winter celebration, and the Durango Business Improvement District believ...

DATE: Jan 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown

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Photos: Local girls high school wrestling at La Plata TriDurango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Durango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s and men’s basketball take on Westminster UniversityBoth Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Both Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Photos: An afternoon in 2004 with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell as he works on Capitol HillDurango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Durango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Photos and video: ICE protests return to DurangoAbout a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday