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House District 59 candidate Katie Stewart says she’s a ‘rural Democrat,’ not a Denver liberal
Candidate focused on affordable housing, safeguarding women’s reproductive rights
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House District 59 candidate Clark Craig wants to improve cost of living
Ignacio mayor says regulation is harming development; supports states’ rights on abortion
Local News
Photo: Showdown at sundown
Aaron Pryor, right, and Brandon Baue battle it out during the fourth fight of Legends on the Animas boxing showdown Saturday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca
Regional News
Amendment I: Should Colorado judges be able to deny bail to people charged with first-degree murder?
Measure is an effort to remedy an unintended consequence from when state’s death penalty was abolished in 2020
Food
Farmers Market: Destiny Botanicals grows hemp, mushrooms and more in Mancos
James Andersch pivoted to making CBD products after the COVID-19 pandemic
Local News
Axis Health System target of cyberattack; ransomware group demands $1.6 million
Nonprofit working with private investigators; status of patient data remains unknown
Regional News
A rare comet last visible from Earth 80,000 years ago makes a return visit
Celestial object visible over western horizon shortly after sunset
Local News
Insurance commissioner unveils bill to reduce homeowners’ insurance costs at Durango stop
Proposed legislation would force insurers to take wildfire mitigation efforts into account
Regional News
Amendment G: Should more disabled veterans qualify for Colorado’s homestead property tax break?
Measure would offer the state’s homestead property tax exemption to more veterans with disabilities
Regional News
Colorado wildlife managers give up on finding fifth wolf pup
CPW called off capture operation because temperatures are dropping
Regional News
The Blotter, Oct. 11-13
Durango Police Department Sunday 3:32 p.m. A man was threatening to fight another man involving a road rage incident, according to a report in the Applebee’s parking lot, 800 South…
Tri-Cities
Four Corners Musical Theatre stages ‘Young Frankenstein’
Musical is based on Mel Brooks’ classic comedy
Community
Cult Movie Federation of Mancos to show horror classic
The movie that will be shown is rated R and for mature audiences only
AP New Mexico
Not exactly smooth sailing at the 52nd Albuquerque balloon fiesta after 4 incidents
Power lines and trees get in the way
Local News
‘His last act’ – Hesperus man casts first general election ballot before his death
Election officials went to dying man’s bedside to record vote
Action Line
Leaving leaves leaves us left out
Action Line is just curious: What happens when you turn over an old leaf? (Action Line) Dear Action Line: Why can’t the city of Durango do a better job forecasting…
And the West is History
And the West is History: Durango residents downtown – ca. 1881
Early photos from around the time of Durango’s founding are rare. This photo is from a collection donated in 2023 by descendants of Sophie Schluter. Sophie arrived in Durango with…
Local News
Free Land Holders meet locals removing fence
Five members of the Free Land Holders Committee meet local people as they removed fencing
Local News
Paul Black, candidate for La Plata County commissioner, wants deregulated land use
Rancher is running against incumbent Commissioner Matt Salka
Local News
Matt Salka, candidate for La Plata County commissioner, wants to tackle budget constraints
Incumbent is running against rancher and active community participant Paul Black
Local News
4,500 pounds of apples distributed at 16th annual Apple Days Festival
The Good Food Collective hosts freshly pressed cider, pie-eating contest
Regional News
Application fees waived at Colorado colleges this week
Fort Lewis College tuition for in-state students would not rise next year in exchange for a proposed $121 million higher-education funding boost announced Tuesday by Gov. Jared Polis.Courtesy of Fort…
Sports
Jeremy Ramos captures LBF title in Durango with controversial split decision
Andrew “The Durango Kid” Flamm took his first professional win
Local News
Durango-area Republicans take to road to show support for party
Illegal immigration, economy big issues for right wing voters in November election
Local News
Durango schools ban Black Lives Matter, trans-specific pride flags
Policy in response to parent’s complaint that the symbols ‘indoctrinate’ students
Regional News
Colorado’s low inflation rate unchanged, still lower than the rest of the U.S.
Dairy products in plastic packaging line the cooler at a grocery store in New Orleans, Wednesday, April 17, 2024. People are increasingly breathing, eating and drinking tiny particles of plastic,…
Regional News
Teenager identified as human remains found in freezer near Grand Junction
(Associated Press file) Investigators have identified the person whose head and hands were found in a freezer left behind by the previous occupants of a home near Grand Junction. The…
Sports
Palmer Ridge’s run game too strong as Bears beat Demons 24-21
Palmer Ridge scored three rushing touchdowns, Feeney limited by ankle
Regional News
Donald Trump, exaggerating about crime, visits Aurora
Former president used Colorado as a prop to attack Democrats on immigration