Local News
High-demand parking meters in downtown Durango receive fee increase
Raise in rates aims to encourage more frequent turnover of spaces
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Action Line
The cold, hard facts: Fireworks proving too hot to handle
If it’s too hot for fireworks, drone shows can be pretty cool. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)cca Dear Action Line: Why aren’t we having fireworks in Durango? It has been a…
Regional News
Weekly planner for July 3 – 7
0123 calendarcca Information and agendas about local meetings: City of Durango: www.durangogov.org or call 375-5000. La Plata County: www.co.laplata.co.us or call 382-6210. Town of Bayfield: www.bayfieldgov.org or call 884-9544. Town…
Local News
In the age of smartphones, what keeps Durango Amateur Radio Club going strong?
When internet, cell towers and satellites go dark, these hobbyists will make connections
Local News
Celebrating July 4 with food trucks, events
Vendors talk shop, joys of being one’s own boss on Independence Day weekend
Local News
Photo: All you can eat
Amanda Voyt starts to work on her apple pie on Saturday during the Oscar’s Cafe pie eating contest at the La Plata County Fairgrounds that is part of the city’s…
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Four things to do on Fourth of July weekend
Celebrate with competitions, parades, light shows and music
Tri-Cities
Five-Mile Bridge meeting stirs up frustrations
Nearly 100 angry residents showed up at Sullivan Road Fire Station
Local News
Blaze engulfs cardboard at Phoenix Recycling Center
Flames scorch facade on backside of commercial building; cause remains under investigation
Local News
Durango City Council approves high-density use for vacant land along Florida Road
Durango Crossings development proposes more than 100 units, commercial use
Local News
Over $820 million awarded to Colorado to improve broadband
‘The necessity ... is like water, it’s like sewer, and telephones and cable TV,’ says La Plata County commissioner
Local News
Durango man who killed friend in DUI crash sentenced to prison
Rupert Chee, 36, had previous drunken driving offenses
And the West is History
And the West is History: 800 block of Main Avenue – ca. 1888
Called the “Brick Block” at the time this photograph was taken, these buildings were built of brick and masonry, by city mandate. They were intended to act as a fire…
Regional News
How to have a backcountry campfire in Colorado
The short answer is: Don’t. But if you do, here are some expert tips
Local News
REI makes it official: Outdoor retailer coming to Durango
The store will staff about 50 employees and open in spring 2025
Community
Hospital reverses decision to close birthing center, but questions remain
New CEO will start work July 24; hospital board again faces criticism
Local News
Water line break in east Durango closes Goeglein Gulch Road for repairs
Taps run dry for residents in at least three subdivisions
Community
Colorado Department of Public Health urges caution after plague case in Montezuma County
It is thought the plague was contracted on private property
Local News
Colorado lawmakers argue for, against property tax relief bill in dual town halls
Democrats say Prop HH would save taxpayers billions, Republicans contend it will increase government spending
Local News
Wildfire west of Pagosa Springs prompts evacuations
Small number of homes threatened, none lost to 120-acre blaze
Local News
Hickenlooper says extreme agendas are hurting attempts to pass logical legislation
Durango residents ask about health care and immigration issues during town hall
Sports
Lidl-Trek cycling era begins
Team aiming high in Tour de France after strong national championships
Local News
Photo: Acts of kindness
Members of the First United Methodist Church of Longview, Texas, from left, Jenna Crum, 17, Jordan Crum, 17, Olaedo Ibeawuchi, 14, and Christy Triece fill two of the new 48…
Local News
Wildfire south of Durango grows to 126 acres
Up to 100 additional firefighters expected to respond to blaze
Local News
Mama bear charges hiker on Durango trail
Colorado Parks and Wildlife urges outdoor enthusiasts to stay alert, be prepared for wildlife encounters
Arts and Entertainment
Photographer releasing book of landscapes chronicling healing journey
Rosenberg starts Kickstarter campaign to publish ‘Healing in the Southwest’
Local News
La Plata County hosts Colorado clerks conference
In an age of election denialism, setting standards ‘very important’
Outdoors
A new restaurant now sits at 11,312 feet in elevation atop Monarch Pass
Ski resort has upgraded the high-elevation outpost
Local News
Boebert among elected officials sent letters with suspicious white powder
FBI and U.S. Postal Service investigating