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Ute Mountain, Basin Rodeo Teams sending seven athletes to national championships
Area youth rodeo teams building the next generation for the sport
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Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory shareholder sells portion of stock amid declining numbers
Company reports $3.4 million loss, 23.6% year-over-year revenue decline
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Photos: Summer fun
Elliot Graham, 7, shoots his squirt gun while floating down an irrigation channel that runs through Little Pine River Park on a hot Tuesday in Bayfield. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride…
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Food pantries in Southwest Colorado to receive farm fresh produce
Mancos operation will contribute carrots, potatoes, onions, lettuce, squash, cucumbers, tomatoes and more
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Durango Events Calendar
The city of Durango will host Clean Commute Day, 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the corner of Seventh Street and Main Avenue (and all around town). Celebrate sustainable…
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Additional 10 miles to be added to Baker’s Park Trail System
Silverton Single Track Society awarded more than $1 million in grant money for phase 2
Regional News
Colorado man dies while hiking Mount Sneffels near Ouray
Investigators believe the 32-year-old victim died June 10
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A Vallecito restaurant owner left his rock band decades ago. Then the music resurfaced
Years after 1970s Cold Touch’s time in the limelight, its recordings were rediscovered
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Brief thunderstorms may do more harm than good during wildfire season
Lightning, wind from dry storms can spell trouble, meteorologist says
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Ron Hanks casts himself as Trump-aligned alternative to Rep. Hurd in CD3 primary
‘I’m running to promote the America First agenda,’ Republican primary candidate says
Regional News
Utah canyon BASE jump kills 2, including extreme athlete who performed with Madonna
U.S. slackliner Andy Lewis, of California, balances on a slackline, July 23, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. (Sakchai Lalit/Associated Press file) A weekend BASE jumping accident in a Utah canyon killed…
And the West is History
And the West is History: Horseshoe Club – ca. 1906
Andy Chitwood, a pioneer of Animas City and Durango, ran the Horseshoe Club at 969 Main Ave. on the town’s notorious Saloon Block. In 1893, 10 bars lined the west…
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Durango’s newest roadside attraction?
This is not actually a chunk of firewood, but just a section of the old power and telephone pole that was there before a new pole was placed at the…
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Business roundup: Garden center closes, cookware shop opens and Ore House timeline uncertain
Janine Collins, owner of Botanical Concepts at 251 County Road 250 in Durango, works in one of her greenhouses on May 30, 2024. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file) In this week’s…
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Residents gather for fourth No Kings rally
Around 100 people lined 25th and 32nd streets Sunday in downtown Durango
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Public meetings for the week of June 15-19
City of Durango Tuesday, June 16 City Council regular meeting, 5:30 p.m., Smith Council Chambers, City Hall, 949 East Second Ave. Wednesday, June 17 Community and Cultural Relations Commission monthly…
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As Juneteenth approaches, Durango residents are encouraged to be allies year-round
‘I think everyone should be celebrating, because it is American history,’ says Southwest Movement 4 Black Lives leader
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Travel delays expected during surface treatments between Elmore’s Corner and Durango
Lane closures and reduced speed limit could cause congested traffic
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La Plata County primary ballots are out. Who are these people?
Election day is June 30; mail-ins should be sent by June 22
Sports
US opens its home World Cup with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay
Folarin Balogun led historic performance with two goals
Local News
Animas Museum presents history of La Plata County ahead of Colorado’s 150th anniversary
More historical presentations scheduled for July and August
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Photos: Friday Afternoon Club Market
Keylee Thorshiem, of Bloomin Rose Homestead & Apothecary, assists Shantell Greer during the Friday Afternoon Club Market at the Breen Community Building. Every second Friday afternoon of the month, a…
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Silverton prepares for single biggest weekend of the year, fireworks or not
Town plans block party to ensure sparks will fly regardless of weather
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As drought deepens, a Colorado ranching family prays for rain
Gov. Jared Polis declared a statewide emergency last week
Sports
Navajo Trail Open returns as large pro field begins on Friday
Warm temperatures, sunny skies expected as fans are welcome to watch
Local News
Founded on a dream, Durango Martial Arts Academy has become a community
The goal isn’t ‘hyper competitive’ sports but a love of the art
Local News
Man pleads guilty to second-degree murder, felony assault in 2023 Santa Rita Park shooting
Suspected shooter faces 45 years in prison
Local News
Two motorcyclists killed in separate crashes in La Plata County
One occurred on Camino del Rio in Durango; another took place on U.S. Highway 160 east of Bayfield
Dear Rachel
My boyfriend is jealous and wants me to stop contact with an old friend
(Adobe Stock) Dear Rachel, My new boyfriend is a wonderful guy and we’re very compatible. The one issue is that he is extremely jealous of a friendship I have with…