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Durango gas prices remain high as Colorado-wide rates drop
Less competition, higher delivery costs to blame, AAA says
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U.S. House primary Democrats answer questions at Durango Public Library
Alex Kelloff and Dwayne Romero are vying for Rep. Jeff Hurd’s seat in Congress
Regional News
Colorado’s Ride pushes pedalers across state’s high country
Five-day bike tour shares DNA with Ride the Rockies
Regional News
Colorado approves penalties against oil and gas operators in data falsification scandal
State’s three largest fossil fuel companies must pay about $2 million in fines
Arts and Entertainment
Check out what’s playing in Durango movie theaters
Movies playing June 26-July 2
Local News
Utah wildfire blankets Southwest Colorado with smoke
61,000-acre Cottonwood Fire started Monday northeast of Cedar City
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St. Paul’s Lutheran Church’s latest transformation is about investing in people, Durango pastor says
Sanctuary still growing from the ashes of 1971 fire
Local News
Colorado wildlife crossings now have dedicated funding
Bill designates optional DMV fee; U.S. 160 Mesa Verde project in works for 2030s
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La Plata County commissioners appoint new representative to Southwestern Water Conservation District board
Susan Behery will replace Amy Huff, who stepped down in May
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Durango man who sat through three arson trials allegedly vandalized Tesla Cybertruck
Bradley Clark, 53, out on bail for unrelated charges, arrested in connection to spray-painted vehicle
Local News
Photos: Endurance endures
The five metal cyclists that make up the sculpture Endurance by Boulder artist Joshua Wiener are back in place Tuesday in the roundabout at Riverview Drive and Florida Road. The…
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Mesa Verde attendance rises in May amid flurry of 120th anniversary festivities
Park officials announce summer lineup to celebrate Indigenous history, including three free days
Arts and Entertainment
Durango Events Calendar
Tico Time Country Festival 2026 will be held Friday to Sunday at Tico Time River Resort, 20 Road 2050, in Aztec. For tickets and details, visit https://ticotimecountry.com.(Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)Jerry…
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Tall Timber property in San Juan National Forest listed for $25 million
Eclectic retreat is accessible only by helicopter, rail car
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Colorado governor appoints Durango municipal judge to a district court position
Matt Margeson said he is proud of specialty court’s success
Local News
Fort Lewis College professor to join brain cancer treatment team in Denmark
Fulbright Award given to David Blake
Local News
Developers propose 242-unit community near Purgatory Resort
Residents raise concerns about traffic, scale and infrastructure needs
And the West is History
And the West is History: View across ‘D’ Street – ca. 1895
When the city of Durango was first platted in 1880, the streets running south to north were designated by numbers. Today’s Main Avenue was First Street, and as one traveled…
Action Line
Please re-leash me, don’t let me go
Between all the patchwork lands and rules in the area, you pretty much need to keep your dog on-leash. (Action Line) Hello Action Line, My understanding of the law round…
Local News
Parade of Homes returns to Durango under new leadership
Independent nonprofit formed following dissolution of Home Builders Association of Southwest Colorado
Sports
Dylan Healey wins Navajo Trail Open in playoff
Lefty beat Wil Collins in one-hole showdown on 18 at Hillcrest on Sunday
AP Sports
Wyndham Clark avoids record collapse and holds on to win the US Open
Wyndham Clark holds the trophy after winning the U.S. Open golf tournament at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y., Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP)…
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Three juveniles rescued from capsized boat at Lake Nighthorse
No injuries reported, police spokesperson says
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Public meetings for the week of June 22-26
City of Durango Monday, June 22 Councilor Kip Koso Office Hours, 4:30 p.m., Lobby, Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Community Development Commission, 5 p.m., Smith Council Chambers, City…
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Bayfield, Ignacio Pride builds on generations of advocacy
Saturday celebration an effort to create visible LGBTQ+ and two-spirit spaces
Sports
Jones, Healey go low to separate from pack in Round 2 of Navajo Trail Open
Pros had ideal scoring conditions on Saturday morning
Gallery
Photos: Mancos BurroFest
Elizabeth Marsh and Little D are this year’s seventh annual Mancos BurroFest grand marshals as they lead the parade on Saturday in Mancos. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride The seventh annual…
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Durango City Council approves continuation of warming center
Shelter needs between $40,000 and $50,000 to operate, center official says
Sports
Familiar names on top of Navajo Trail Open leaderboard after Round 1
Golfers faced warm temperatures and quick greens on Friday
Local News
Durango’s Flock data by the numbers
City responds to privacy and transparency concerns with first monthly report