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OHV rollover near Silverton leaves four in critical condition
Passengers were not wearing seat belts or safety equipment when they were thrown from rolling vehicle
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Drunken driver in fatal crash, who was traveling about 111 mph, sentenced to prison
Justin Jobe, 35, was speeding on county road southwest of Durango during bachelor party
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New federal lawsuit targets Colorado law meant to persuade voters not to cut their taxes
House Bill 1321 requires that voters be informed of at least three programs and services that would be affected by ballot questions decreasing taxes
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Another fire breaks out near Navajo Lake
Lightning continues to plague dry vegetation near Colorado-New Mexico Border
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Colorado’s public education system just improved for special education and multilingual families
HB23-1263 took effect Monday to reduce language barriers
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A quest for purpose: How pro cyclist became Durango jeweler
‘No one’s going to come save you … It’s your job to make it better.’
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Has Southwest Colorado missed out on the monsoons?
Long-term forecasts calls for above-average temps, lower precipitation
The Durango Herald
Lightning the cause of Navajo Lake fire, officials say
BLM fire officials aim to have blaze 50% contained by Monday night
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Dry Lake fire 47% contained after fuel reduction
What started as a quarter-acre fire grew to 1,400 acres within fire lines
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Pandemic pay at health department prompts questions
Divisive report details $846k in emergency pay, half went to top officials
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Strange signs of the times keep popping up
This sign appears to be on private property, and therefore is perfectly legal. (Courtesy of Andy Oakley) Dear Action Line: Is there some sort of Second Amendment right that precludes…
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Bears are back in town as summer passes its peak
Lock up those trash cans, as bears are fattening up for winter, officials say
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Candidate for 6th Judicial District DA says more programs needed for low-level offenders
Improved communication between prosecutors’ offices would help keep serious criminals off streets, says Jason Eley
Regional News
Aztec Farmers Market offers affordable, healthy options
Participation in state food programs helps stretch budgets at the market
Local News
Fires break out near Navajo Lake at Colorado-New Mexico state line
Firefighters are en route to assess the blaze; no reported impact to structures
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Photos: Arts and Crafts
Emma Regan, 3, tries out upcycled table and chairs painted by local artist Lisa Morales, of Diddle Lee Doodle Lee Decor, on Saturday during the Buckley Park Arts & Crafts…
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New state law requires drivers to move over for stationary vehicles
Durango Police officer says people frequently ignore cars on roadside
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Durango city transit hits 40,527 rides in July, the highest number since 2017
Free service offered through August; public bus use surging
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Former employees accuse Lone Spur Cafe CEO of poor business practices
Workers from both Durango and Prescott, Arizona, locations say checks bounced when trying to deposit them
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Coalition to address local healthcare concerns
Over the next year, La Plata Healthcare Improvement Coalition aims to open conversations and develop solutions
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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 220
About 90 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about who will select Allison Aichele’s replacement for La Plata County treasurer, with 80% of respondents…
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Southwest Coloradans honor national parks
The nation honors the Great American Outdoors Act’s third anniversary
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La Plata County family loses home in fire east of Durango
Blaze reportedly started on front porch, but cause remains under investigation
And the West is History
And the West is History: RR survey crew at Twin Crossing – 1901
Thomas H Wigglesworth was a location and construction engineer with the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad starting in 1878. He led survey crews for the railroad from Antonito to Silverton.…
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Ordinance banning retail pet sales in Durango fails with scant support from City Council
City attorney previously outlined concerns with restricting ethical breeders
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Durango Herald welcomes new Deputy Editor
Colorado native eyes more solution-based, enterprise journalism
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A small town big on art
City of Durango grant programs empower artists Durango artist Maddie Sanders touches up her mural at Manna soup kitchen on Wednesday. Her artwork was made possible through the Durango Creates…
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Four escape serious injury after SUV does nose-dive near north Durango
Fire department uses ladders to help extricate occupants