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Local News
Durango school district moves toward solar energy
District elects to go with Veregy in attempt to save money with net metering
Regional News
Guns would be banned in variety of places in Colorado under new Democratic bill
Handguns are for sale at Rocky Mountain Pawn and Gun Shop in Durango. (Durango Herald file)du1-i-syn Colorado gun owners would be barred from carrying firearms in a wide array of…
Local News
Durango residents interested in expanding wakeless hours at Lake Nighthorse
Only 6% of recreationalists use lake for motorized activities
Local News
State health department to fine Lightner Creek Mobile Home Park owner over sewage
19 years after first violation, Darlene Mann to face financial consequences for pollution
Local News
District Attorney Christian Champagne to resign in mid-March
Governor’s office forms panel to review, recommend replacement in middle of election year
Local News
Durango police investigate suspicious white powder spread around buildings
Courthouse and police station were closed Tuesday morning
Regional News
Colorado Democrats push for ban on new oil and gas drilling in the state
Sen. Jaquez Lewis says she will push for total ban by 2030 and requiring oil and gas companies to pay more for abandoned wells
Local News
Fort Lewis College students shed light on skier safety after one falls into a tree well at Purgatory Resort
Resort reminds skiers to understand the dangers of skiing in trees or ungroomed terrain
Regional News
Stricter ban on cellphone use while driving advances at the Colorado legislature
Texting, emailing or chatting on a cellphone while driving often leads to distracted driving. The Colorado State Patrol will be looking for distracted driving through Friday night.Associated Press file photo…
Local News
Durango man dies while skiing at Purgatory Resort
Unknown if man hit tree or suffered some other medical emergency
Sports
Here’s a look at Fort Lewis men’s basketball team’s statistical leaderboards
Stats compiled as of Monday, highlighting players who’ve played all 22 games; Skyhawks are 20-2 entering Tuesday’s RMAC game at Adams State
Sports
Here’s a look at Fort Lewis women’s basketball team’s statistical leaderboards
Stats compiled as of Monday, highlighting players who’ve played at least 15 of 22 games; Skyhawks are 11-11 entering Tuesday’s RMAC game at Adams State
Local News
La Plata County voters to receive presidential primary ballots this week
Colorado’s presidential primary to be held March 5
Local News
Durango railroad releases updated findings about stranded train north of Hermosa
Property owner says he did not perform work under tracks, as implied by Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Local News
Three-legged dogs care less about injuries than some owners
‘Tripawds’ tend to live happy, normal lives, despite humans feeling bad for them
Regional News
How Ouray’s ice farmers nurture a frozen crop that is beautiful and climbable
Ouray Ice Park ice farmer Jason Watkins heads out to work not on a tractor but a quad runner with chains on the tires, with a load of pipes used…
Sports
Durango’s Ross Anderson to be inducted into U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame
Anderson had a 17-year career as a world-class speed skier
Gallery
Photos: Durango defeats Grand Junction 40-31 in boys basketball
Demons snap four-game losing streak on Saturday
Gallery
Photos: Durango crushes Grand Junction 49-18 in girls basketball
Two starters returned from injury for Demons on Saturday
Local News
Former Durango Herald editorial page editor dies at 73
Colleagues remember Bill Roberts for his thoughtfulness, sense of humor and persuasive approach to opinion pages
Tri-Cities
Durango woman visiting San Juan College dorm is choked during party
Police report says alcohol was on campus, and resident witnessed attack
Local News
Seeking solidarity with Palestine, residents attend Durango City Council meeting
Locals with Palestinian, Israeli roots call for ceasefire
Local News
Southern Utes frustrated about feds’ inaction on medical records issue
Southern Ute chairman says federal Indian Health Service’s ‘characteristic lack of urgency’ exacerbates health disparities
Regional News
Must a gas utility pay its own customers to unhook in the name of climate change? Colorado is about to find out
Atmos Energy, which provides only natural gas, is protesting environmental group demands that it help customers switch to clean electricity
Local News
New custom bike retailer enters Durango cycling market
E-commerce business specializes in titanium frames for pack biking and trail riding
Regional News
Colorado snowpack has rebounded, but it’s too early to promise a water win for rivers and reservoirs
The Continental Divide snowpack seen looking north from a commercial flight, Dec. 6, 2023. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News) Statewide, snow accumulation across Colorado is about 98% of normal levels, data…
Business
Two Colorado Starbucks employees – and thousands of supporters nationwide – celebrate recent win for unionized workers
Denver and Colorado Springs baristas won ruling that ordered company to reinstate former positions, back pay