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La Plata County Jail inmate graduates from GED program
Education reduces risk of recidivism, prepares inmates for life outside prison
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22% of La Plata County voters have returned ballots
Clerk anticipates turnout to nearly double by end of election night
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‘Serve and protect’: Durango residents turn on police over supposed complicity with ICE
DPD chief says protest became a riot with agitators on both sides
Regional News
Telluride owner warns of delay to ski season if price of water for snowmaking is raised
As communities weigh a lift tax on Telluride Ski Resort and a tripling of water rates, Chuck Horning blasts ‘burdens and obstacles’ imposed on his company
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Durango-La Plata County Airport to increase parking rates for travelers, aircrew
Temporary holiday surge and permanent rise in 2026 expected
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To combat intimate partner violence, local advocates encourage increased education
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness month
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Durango residents share biggest fears this Halloween
America’s political climate and economic stability give market-goers a fright
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Photo: Bone to be wild
Durango resident Mark Morgan makes a final adjustment to a Halloween decoration Thursday at his home along north Main Avenue. Check out Sunday’s print edition of The Durango Herald for…
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CBI to investigate federal agent who slammed Durango protester to ground
Elected leaders from local, state and federal levels react to ICE’s response
Arts and Entertainment
Durango High School Troupe 1096 opens season with ‘Once Upon a Mattress’
Year kicks off with performances starting next week
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Mother of children taken by ICE feels like she is ‘drowning,’ ‘choking’ after arrests
Immigrant rights group demands release of Durango family
Sports
Durango High School boys soccer receives playoff matchup
Demons play at D’Evelyn on Thursday in first round
Arts and Entertainment
Review: Kathryn Wilder beautifully, fearlessly shares her story in ‘The Last Cows’
Author will discuss new book at Maria’s Bookshop
Local News
Education and community feedback at La Plata Electric Association CommunityPowerX Night
Members got a chance to chat with LPEA board, learn about current state of power generation
Arts and Entertainment
San Juan Symphony weaves a communal tapestry
Upcoming shows will include performances in Durango, Farmington
Local News
Judge allows recording in trial of Ute Mountain Ute leader as second witness testifies
Testimony from second woman alleges abuse disguised as spiritual healing
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La Plata County commissioners name finalist interim manager
Shawna Legarza, director of emergency management, is likely to serve in position for at least three months
Regional News
The Blotter, Oct. 24-29
La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Friday 3:17 p.m. Someone accused another person of taking her money to fix her car and not fixing it, according to a report from somewhere…
Sports
Dolores topples Ignacio to take San Juan Basin title
Bears capture league via tiebreaker, prepare to host first regional since 2019
Local News
Rep. Hurd talks SNAP freeze with Montezuma County commissioners
Social service director says county expects at least 25% uptick in those seeking community’s food support services
Sports
MOVING ON: Durango boys, girls cross country teams finish top four at regionals
Demons will compete at 5A state championships on Saturday
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Jury hears testimony in case against former Ute Mountain tribal leader
Prosecutors say former tribal leader abused role as medicine man; defense disputes timeline, evidence
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Bayfield teacher fired following his comments on Charlie Kirk
Explanation for termination by district officials vague, employee says
Local News
Photos: Bridge inspections
Bridge inspectors carry out an inspection Oct. 22 of the Santa Rita Bridge on Camino del Rio that crosses the Animas River. Colorado Department of Transportation is in the process…
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Federal agents use pepper spray, rubber bullets on Durango protesters
Immigration arrests of parent, two children spark demonstrations
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Video and photos: Federal agents use pepper spray, rubber bullets on protesters
More than 100 demonstrators react to immigration arrests of two children, parent in Durango
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Stories of adventure, awe mark Weminuche Wilderness anniversary celebration
More than 100 gather to honor 50 years of Colorado’s largest wild space
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Woman billed $9,000 for Forest Lakes fire costs
Investigators know origin of blaze but can’t confirm who sparked it
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Jury seated in sex assault trial of former Ute Mountain Ute leader
Attorneys, judge spent more 15 hours questioning more than 70 prospective jurors