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Durango forms focus group to study Animas River Trail safety
Residents to explore possible speed limit
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Escalante Middle School students learn value of agriculture in greenhouse class
Seventh and eighth graders grow and sell their own plants, herbs
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KSUT among public radio stations fighting Trump administration over funding cuts
Lawsuit claims executive order infringed on First Amendment rights
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Fort Lewis College brings in nearly $1 million on GivingTuesday
Amount breaks previous records, officials say
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Photos: Noel Night in downtown Durango
Zia Fadil and Rebekah Quayle have their picture taken with Santa during Noel Night in downtown Durango on Friday as the community takes part in the celebration of the holiday…
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Durango Turkey Trot 2025 results
Runners finish the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca Place | Participant | Age | Time 1: Charlie Dillman, 19 – 0:26:29…
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San Juan National Forest announces seasonal road and trail closures
Closures are present in the Dolores, Columbine and Pagosa Ranger Districts
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Second measles case reported in Montezuma County
County health department says anyone at Cold Stone Creamery on Nov. 26 from 3:30 – 6 p.m. might have been exposed
Regional News
The Blotter, Dec. 2-5
La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday 12:13 p.m. A man called deputies to report that his fence was damaged on La Posta Road (County Road 213). 5:36 p.m. Deputies responded…
Tri-Cities
Central Consolidated Schools grapples with cultural harm after classroom incident
Insensitive item prompts cleansing ceremonies, policy review
Regional News
Griswold argues feds have no right to Colorado voter data
A voter drops off a ballot on Election Day, Nov. 4 in Denver’s Central Park neighborhood. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News) Colorado’s top election official said the state will not comply…
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Mobile home residents nearing deal to purchase property north of Durango
Owner accepts residents’ $5.45 million offer over larger bids
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Can Durango build a city hall and police station by October 2028? A firm says yes
Initial designs and cost estimates expected in February or March
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City of Durango adopts new landscaping rules limiting ‘nonfunctional turf’
Code applies to future commercial, large residential projects
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Durango businesses collect winter gear for those in need
Cold Weather Cozies drive aims to help unhoused residents stay warm
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Durango faces funding gaps for housing, transit and infrastructure in 2026
City projects modest revenue growth, but challenges remain
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Snowstorm blankets Southwest Colorado; more on the way
Flights largely unaffected, but icy roads make for slick driving conditions
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Bear encounters rise in La Plata County, across Colorado
1,116 sightings reported countywide in 2025, almost double the number recorded in 2024
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Stillwater Music celebrates 20th anniversary
Milestone is a chance to look at both the past and future of the nonprofit, executive director says
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Low-elevation storm impacts driving, flights in Southwest Colorado
Officials urge drivers to check weather, road conditions and be prepared
Arts and Entertainment
Choral Society’s annual concert offers music, Santa and cheer
Show will be held Sunday at Community Concert Hall
Sports
Farmington tops Durango in girls basketball season opener
Scorpions, loaded with 11 seniors, led by Anitielu’s 21 and Dale’s 11 points
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Hissing gas well near Hesperus finally gets Colorado’s attention
Department of Natural Resources expected to visit site this month
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Rep. Jeff Hurd joins bipartisan ranks to introduce health care bill
HOPE Act would extend premium tax credits for two years
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Judge finalists selected for San Juan, La Plata counties
Gov. Jared Polis has until Dec. 17 to appoint positions
Regional News
The Blotter, Nov. 28-Dec. 2
Durango Police Department Friday 8:50 a.m. A baby on Stewart Street accidentally dialed 911 and was making “baby noises” on the phone to the dispatcher. 12:24 p.m. A man was…
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Fort Lewis College student reportedly hit man with cup after Turning Point vote
Former chair of La Plata County Republicans declines to press charges
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Photos: Snowmaking and construction at Chapman Hill
Snowmaking began Monday night at Chapman Hill Ski Area in Durango. Construction workers built a French drain in front of the new retaining wall at the bottom of the hill…
Regional News
Colorado’s 2025 ‘water year’ was abnormally hot, dry
Report finds October-September was among hottest on record