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Western tribes march against uranium mill in southeast Utah
Indigenous communities worry about air, water quality; mill owners defend operations as safe
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La Plata County prepares for dissolution of San Juan Basin Public Health
Commissioner Marsha Porter-Norton says a vote could come within a month
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Bayfield nonprofit receives funding to help feed 16,000 residents
Money from American Rescue Plan Act will go toward Pine River Shares’ Field to Fork Project Plan
Regional News
Half of Tina Peters’ $255K Colorado primary recount fee to be refunded
Lynda Zamora Wilson, another losing candidate who requested a recount, will also receive a partial refund
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Wolf Creek Village plan loses third legal fight for access road atop Wolf Creek Pass
Texas billionaire has spent 36 years vying for access to an inholding where he plans a resort village for 10,000 residents
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Seeping sewage torments Lightner Creek Mobile Home Park
Wastewater lagoon discharges 10,000 gallons per day into namesake creek
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Lightner Creek Mobile Home Park under sale contract to local buyer
Purchase has been underway for more than a year, but residents were just recently notified
Action Line
From plants to roads, life is not always pretty
This was identified by one expert as black nightshade. Don’t let it go to fruit if you don’t want it around. Hint: your horses don’t. (Courtesy of Larry, via Action…
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Early morning storms bring snow to San Juan Mountains
Molas Lake reports close to 5 inches of snow noon Sunday; winds hit Cortez
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For Durango woman paralyzed in crash, ADA laws and new wheels could make all the difference
Jessica Vought wants city of Durango to improve accommodations for disabled residents
And the West is History
And the West is History: 4th of July Burro Race Winner – 1888
Astride his burro on the Fourth of July 1888, young Walter Boston is seen posing for his father, Jacob, along the 1100 block of Main Avenue. The 10-year-old was the…
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U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert talks defense of Dolores River Corridor
Representative meets with Ute Mountain Ute, Dolores County officials Saturday
Sports
Undefeated Demons!
Durango shuts out Montrose to conclude regular season Nik Korte of Durango High School kicks the ball at the Montrose High School goal on Friday at DHS. Korte scored twice…
Sports
Durango arm wrestler wins world championships
LiErin Wilson wins gold with left and right hands
Outdoors
Telluride mourns Hilaree Nelson, its ‘Athena in Gore-Tex’
Nelson died last month on a Himalayan expedition after triggering an avalanche on Mount Manaslu
Outdoors
Two runners have gone missing in Southwest Colorado, leading to push for more education
Fitness is not enough to stay safe in remote areas where risks are amplified
Regional News
Resort owner’s donations to Lauren Boebert’s campaign irks ski industry climate advocates
Owner of Wyoming’s Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has long supported candidates who oppose progressive climate policy
Local News
Infighting among Durango city councilors plays out in ethics complaints
Unfounded accusations filed by current and former members have cost taxpayers thousands
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Kokanee salmon will be given away at McPhee and Nighthorse lakes
Strong salmon run recorded on Dolores River; arrive early in line and bring a bucket or cooler
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Temperatures to drop, snow expected at higher elevations in Southwest Colorado
Triple dip La Niña: Forecast of rare weather phenomenon marks third occurrence since 1950
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La Plata County Sheriff officer’s pants catch fire, causing severe burns
Lithium battery may have been the culprit
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Photos: Halloween fun at the Falfa Pumpkin Patch
Callie Burgess and Tom Jense, owners of Falfa Pumpkin Patch, at the intersection of State Highway 172 and County Road 220, stack some of the 2,000 pumpkins on Friday that…
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State program provides retirement fund for small-business employees
Employers with five or more staff members to be automatically enrolled in 2023
Local News
How will city of Durango use single-use bag fees?
Officials have no plans to collect more than the 10 cents per bag being required by state of Colorado
Regional News
Man charged in Colorado supermarket attack still incompetent
Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa listens during a hearing Sept. 7 in Boulder. Alissa, charged with killing 10 people at a Colorado supermarket last year, is still incompetent to stand trial,…
Regional News
Court declines to hear appeal on Colorado recall effort
Colorado Republican Sen. Kevin Priola, left, Democratic House Speaker KC Becker, center, and Democratic Sen. Lois Court discuss a proposed ballot initiative to let the state keep excess tax revenue…
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Veterans ride service in Durango struggles to maintain volunteers
Only two drivers available to take former service members to doctors’ appointments
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Share your Halloween decoration photos. Oh, and about that spam… (we’re sorry)
As much as COVID-19 has changed this year’s Halloween, scary decorations like these at 1020 East Fourth Ave. in Durango are not going anywhere.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald Dear readers, We’ve been…
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Durango City Council appoints interim attorney
Staff given greenlight to search for long-term replacement following executive session Thursday