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Charges filed against Fort Lewis College student in connection with murder-for-hire plot
Student faces felony, misdemeanor counts for alleged scheme against teammate
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Photo: Just a little snow
Snow flurries in Hesperus on Friday morning as unsettled weather conditions move through area. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca
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Durango School District announces staffing cuts, reassignments
Shrinking enrollment contributes to ‘toughest budget year in recent memory’
Sports
Erhart wins defensive player of year in RMAC, leading Skyhawks hoops award winners
Deng, Lamb, Porter, Smith also honored for stellar play
Local News
Leadership strife concerns Fort Lewis Mesa Fire residents
New board, staff departures and public disputes fuel worries
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Regional News
Bennet leveling criticism at Polis as he vies to replace him
During recent debate, senator said governor is ‘allergic’ to building big statewide coalitions
Southwest Life
A railroad’s arrival in Pueblo 150 years ago had far-reaching consequences for Colorado and the West
En route to the Pacific, the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway broke a monopoly that had outraged Southern Colorado
AP New Mexico
Suspect in Utah killings of 3 women was free on Iowa burglary, hunting charges
Police searched the greater Four Corners for the suspect, eventually finding him in Pagosa Springs, Colorado
Local News
Home insurance rates rising in La Plata County amid growing wildfire risk
Mitigation work can help, but it may not be enough to maintain property coverage
Local News
Fort Lewis College to host Community Energy Symposium in 2027
Event will be ‘Indigenous, community-focused,’ school says
Sports
Wolverines boys basketball setting sights on St. Mary’s
Post-Pagosa, playoffs begin Friday for BHS
Local News
City Council greenlights 24% reduction in Durango marijuana business licensing fees
Meanwhile, councilors gather information on what a dedicated sales tax could collect
Local News
Photos: Early spring flowers
Crocus flowers pop up Thursday around Durango amid springlike temperatures this winter. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca Daffodils make an early appearance Thursday on the Fort Lewis College campus amid springlike temperatures…
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Meet Amy Huff, Rep. Jeff Hurd’s representative to Southwest Colorado
Longtime Durango resident communicates constituents’ needs and feedback to congressman
Arts and Entertainment
Native Lens showcases Indigenous filmmakers at Durango Independent Film Festival
Screening at DAC and reception at Sorrel Sky will be held today
Regional News
Colorado bill would make sure people leaving prison would get $100, ID documents
Reentry resources meant to ensure successful return to society
Sports
Fort Lewis College women’s basketball’s season ends with postseason loss to UCCS
Skyhawks should have strong group returning next season
Regional News
Suspect wanted in three killings arrested in Pagosa Springs
Authorities say 22-year-old man killed women in southern Utah
Local News
Hermosa Mobile Home Village north of Durango becomes resident-owned community
‘I am ecstatic that it is finally over and done with,’ board president says
Local News
Durango enters agreement with state for development of workforce housing
Details remain scarce for North Main Housing Project
Local News
Durango City Council members divided on response to ‘no-mask’ initiative
Councilors delay statement after failing to reach consensus
Local News
Update:13-year-old Indigenous girl last seen in Cortez located safe
The child was found safe with another missing juvenile
Regional News
Democrats in Colorado Legislature oppose reducing Tina Peters’ sentence, but Polis may do it anyway
Governor offered justification for clemency this week on social media
Regional News
Denver named finalist to host 2028 Democratic National Convention
Event could bring hundreds of millions in economic impact
Arts and Entertainment
19th annual Bach Festival shifts tracks
‘Mostly Mozart Festival’ headlines week of recitals, Bach’s Lunch
Food
Hoopla Ice Cream makes its debut in Durango
Pints sell out before pop-up appearance at Anarchy Brewing Co.
Sports
Skyhawks men’s basketball wins home playoff game behind Erhart’s career night
Fort Lewis College beat Adams State, 88-72, on Tuesday night
Local News
Group proposing mask ban for officers in Durango nears Friday petition deadline
No Secret Police citizen’s initiative has collected about 1,600 signatures
Tri-Cities
Aztec woman arrested in death of missing person
Bonita Schultze charged with second‑degree murder