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Mountain Middle School receives excellence award for fourth consecutive year
Charter also earns top state accreditation for 10th time
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Jury trial set in lawsuit over Kelroy Newman’s death at Montezuma County jail
After years of motions, Newman’s jail-death civil trial set for February
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Water flowing again through Cascade flume, operating at reduced capacity
Permanent fix expected to take roughly two years
Local News
Durango to get new ‘nature-based’ hotel
Rebranded 47-room lodge aims to draw outdoor adventurers
Arts and Entertainment
The mysterious classical-jazz vibe: Maynes and O’Neal merge two musical worlds
Musicians pay tribute to Corea-Burton-Ozone in Durango, Farmington
Local News
Cold plunging: A cool way to help physical, mental health
Practice has gained in popularity, but proves to be more than hype for diehards
Local News
Crowd lines Main Street for Indivisible rally in Cortez
More than 175 people attended protest focused on Jan. 6
Local News
Photos: Christmas trees meet the wood chipper
Brent Interpreter, left, and James Perotti, both with Durango Parks and Recreation forestry division, feed Christmas trees into the mulcher Tuesday at Santa Rita Park. So far this year they’ve…
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It’s about adapting: business and economy focus of forum at Fort Lewis College
Southwest Economic Outlook spurred discussions on cost of living, stagnant wages and artificial intelligence
Local News
‘No more unfunded mandates,’ Southwest Colorado commissioners say
County officials emphasize cost burdens new legislation places on local governments
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Sen. Michael Bennet reflects on year in Congress
Pushing back against President Trump has been big battle
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Mesa Verde Pellets launches eco-friendly aspen-based cat litter
The pellets are reportedly safer than pine for animals
Local News
Chimney Rock designated an international dark sky park
Located in the southern edge of the San Juan Forest, it offers some of the darkest skies in the region
Regional News
The Blotter, Dec. 30 – Jan. 2
La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday 8:38 p.m. Someone reported that a neighbor was impersonating a judge on Vallecito Drive. Wednesday 8:41 a.m. Someone on U.S. Highway 160 east of…
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Plea hearing scheduled for former La Plata County Jail commander
Outcome could result in trial or plea deal
Local News
After years of planning, Nuchu Market opens in Towaoc
New grocery aims to address food access, affordability and local sourcing
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Texas real estate firm purchases Confluence at Three Springs apartments
Second acquisition in Durango by Olympus Property
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Durango’s Immigration Task Force begins to take shape
Community commission to deliver findings in six months
Regional News
Victim of deadly mountain lion attack identified as 46-year-old woman
Human DNA found on all four paws of animal
Local News
Snow returns to Southwest Colorado
Mountains could see several inches; dry, warm weather to follow
Regional News
Colorado at 150: How the state plans to celebrate its sesquicentennial
Events planned throughout the year
Local News
Community remembers influential Bayfield couple who died in house fire
Couple who lived off-grid leave legacy of humanitarianism, community-building in La Plata County
Action Line
What’s happening with Denver TV in Southwest Colorado?
La Plata County commissioners pushed for Denver TV on Tuesday, urging the Federal Communications Commission in a letter to make a final decision that would pave the way for broadcasting…
And the West is History
And the West is History: World War I-era Durango family – ca. 1918
This photo shows the C.C. Perkins family in front of their home at 1237 East Third Ave. during or shortly after World War I. It was a common practice at…
Local News
What to watch in 2026 for La Plata County
Elections, court trials, fights for social justice and ambitious redevelopments to shape the year
Gallery
Photos: An afternoon in 2004 with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell as he works on Capitol Hill
Durango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.
Sports
Better than before? Rowland helping lead dominant Colorado Mesa squad post-ACL tear
Former Durango star averaging nearly 18 points per game
Local News
Resident arrested by ICE on New Year’s Eve lived in Durango for 22 years
Mancos arrest sparks protest outside Bodo field office
Local News
Photos: Warm winter cast
Paul Smith, 14, takes advantage of unseasonably warm weather Friday to fly fish on the Animas River near the Main Street Bridge. Paul has been fly fishing for about four…
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City of Durango signs probation agreement after summer day care program incident
Two children went without supervision during Gametime session