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Durango school board approves teacher, staff pay increases
Union lead negotiator calls process positive, productive
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U.S. Highway 550 to fully close Monday between Silverton and Molas Pass
One-day road work to impact northbound, southbound travelers for seven hours
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How do feds calculate fire danger when setting those colorful metered signs?
‘Low,’ ‘high,’ ‘extreme’: A regional forecasting tool is used to determine threat levels
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See who rode in the 2026 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic ‘Road Race’
Owen Deale leads the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race peloton through the Animas Valley on Saturday racing to Silverton. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file) About 830 riders participated…
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Fire district responds to natural gas puncture in Bayfield neighborhood
Shelter in place for a half-mile radius around Louisiana and Wild Horse Drive
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Check out what’s playing in Durango movie theaters
Movies playing May 29-June 4
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Childcare access crisis in La Plata County impacts families, economy
River Mist Preschool shutters; cites out-of-reach insurance costs
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The Blotter, May 15-25
The La Plata County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a string of car thefts. (Durango Herald file) La Plata County Sheriff’s Office May 15 8:03 a.m. Someone reported that their welder…
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Photos: A cross-country run for peace
Durango City Councilor Gilda Yazzie takes off running with the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run torch on Tuesday at Rotary Park. Runners from seven countries are on a four-month journey…
Sports
Ayden Casillas’ relentless drive rewards him with 100-meter state title
Bayfield High School sprinter fueled by college standards to Class 3A win
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Advocacy groups ask Pine River Valley residents for feedback
Forums to identify critical issues, solutions impacting Bayfield, Vallecito and Ignacio
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Longtime La Plata County coroner won’t seek reelection
Jann Smith has spent 16 years helping families navigate death
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See who rode in the 54th Iron Horse Bicycle Classic ‘Citizen Tour’
Cyclists race the train in the 54th Iron Horse Bicycle Classic McDonald's Citizen Tour. The riders pedal nearly 50 miles from Durango to Silverton. (Scout Edmondson/Durango Herald) More than 900…
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Durango Events Calendar
Animas River Days will be held Saturday and Sunday at Santa Rita Park. For the schedule and more information, visit www.animasriverdays.com. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)Jerry McBride Through Saturday, Oct. 31…
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Durango Early Learning Center to build nature-based playground
New all-natural structure to replace decades-old former play area
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Durango DA drops more than 30 criminal cases over deputy’s lack of credibility
Jermal Ball is no longer a deputy at Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office
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At bus stops across Durango, these volunteers try to shield families from ICE
A network of ‘confirmers’ alerts community members to immigration activity in Southwest Colorado
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Durango pays tribute to fallen soldiers this Memorial Day
‘We must always remember we are a democracy,’ speaker says. ‘Let’s become more democratic and less autocratic’
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Remembering veterans at Animas City Cemetery
Flags were placed on headstones Sunday at Animas City Cemetery in Durango in recognition of Memorial Day. Durango's Historic Preservation Board and City Council designated the cemetery a historic landmark…
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What can a climate scientist learn at theology school?
Can ‘listening to the Earth’ drive effective solutions to climate change? Heidi Steltzer thinks so
And the West is History
And the West is History: Third Avenue – after 1901
This photo was taken after 1901 from the 900 Block of East Third Avenue, near the intersection with 10th Street. The street was unpaved, but the boulevard trees were starting…
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How fire agencies across Southwest Colorado work together to get ahead of wildfire season
Federal, state and local firefighters coordinate to assess danger, respond to emergencies
Sports
Austin Beard, Chloe Fraser win IHBC pro mountain bike races
Classen, Payer won gravel races earlier on Sunday
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Photos: Iron Horse Bicycle Classic mountain bike races
Plenty of spectators packed Steamworks Brewing Company on Sunday
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Public meetings for May 25-29
City of Durango Monday, May 25 City offices are closed for Memorial Day. Wednesday, May 27 Historic Preservation Board, 4:30 p.m., 215 E. 12th St. Thursday, May 28 Tourism Advisory…
Sports
Kuss helps Vingegaard take Giro d’Italia general classification lead in tough Stage 14
Durango rider inside top 20 of GC in final week of race
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La Plata County clerk warns Tina Peters decision will embolden election deniers
Threatens integrity of voting officials, systems, Tiffany Lee and colleagues say
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Photos: Iron Horse Bicycle Classic pro road races
Cyclists had beautiful day to ride into Silverton on Saturday
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Cyclists embark on Durango’s 54th Iron Horse Bicycle Classic
Largest local cohort in years joined visiting riders in iconic cycling event
Sports
Britain’s Lucy Harris dominates Iron Horse women’s pro road race
Harris second consecutive first-time racer to win women’s pro race