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Photos: Durango High School football takes on Piedra Vista High School
Demons’ defense dominates in 17-0 victory on Friday night
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Sports
Bayfield weathers storm, shuts out Aztec 38-0 in season opener
Tigers now 0-3 to open season, sophomore Harrison Williams scores two TDs
Regional News
2,000 skateboards, 7,000 pairs of shoes donated at Navajo Nation Fair
Families lined up for free items, diapers, wipes and school supplies
Local News
Photo: Mules kick back
Mules take advantage of a little shade on a hot sunny Wednesday afternoon southeast of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca
Local News
Colorado Lt. governor premiers disability rights documentary at Fort Lewis College
Values of inclusion portrayed in film align with ethics at FLC, college president says
Regional News
The Blotter, Sept. 2-5
La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday 4:32 p.m. Deputies were alerted to a truck and horse trailer parked in the middle of U.S. Highway 550, creating a hazard to other…
Local News
Durango Transit coasts through another free fare summer
Parks and trails micro-transit not so successful, but there’s still time
Regional News
Jared Polis told Redditors to ask him anything. They pounced on his statements supporting RFK Jr.
In a lengthy Q&A, Colorado governor denied that he had endorsed Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Local News
Second class-action lawsuit filed against former La Plata County Jail commander
18 victims seek damages, changes to strip-search policies
Local News
Update: Rain delivers more relief for Stoner Mesa Fire; trails open up
Chance of rain forecast through Saturday; fire restrictions end Friday
Sports
Bayfield High boys soccer team runs past Kirtland Central 6-1
Wolverines (3-2) snap two-game losing streak, Broncos fall to 2-3 on season
Local News
Is this what life after 50 looks like?
Durango’s Seniors Outdoors! club offers connection, challenge on trails across Colorado
Sports
Skyhawks men’s soccer beats Lubbock Christian with last-minute goal
Fort Lewis College trailed at half before scoring two second-half goals
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Photos: Fort Lewis College men’s soccer
Skyhawks beat Lubbock Christian 2-1 in season opener on Thursday
Local News
Animas River Trail and west 12th Street to close Sept. 8-26
City and fire department replacing drainage pipe, closing pathway for public safety
Local News
Residents call on Durango City Council to take action against ICE
‘United, we’re much, much stronger’
Local News
Jury returns guilty verdict in Ignacio cold case
David Hendren shot and killed Larry John Fuller on New Year’s Day 2009
Local News
Photo: Isolated on the mesa
An isolated thunderstorm dumps rain southeast of Bayfield on Wednesday. Temperatures for the next few days should be in the low to mid-70s, with scattered monsoon rains. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca
Sports
Fort Lewis College women’s soccer looks to return to NCAA tournament
Skyhawks return top four point scorers from last season
Local News
La Plata County fire restrictions to be lifted Friday
Decision comes after return of monsoonal rain
Regional News
Colorado attorney general drops lawsuit against deputy who shared information leading to woman’s ICE arrest
Mesa County Sheriff’s Deputy Alexander Zwinck is resigning effective Tuesday. Because of his decision, Phil Weiser can no longer sue him.
Tri-Cities
Farmington man accused of shooting both his daughters
One daughter fighting for her life in Albuquerque
Arts and Entertainment
Community members pay tribute to Kirk James
Musician, artist left an indelible mark on residents of the area
Sports
Skyhawks men’s soccer ready to soar higher in DII with fresh faces on offense
Fort Lewis College lost offensive contributors to graduation, transfer, injury
Local News
The Sweet Science: Durango boxing gym to host free clinic for suicide awareness
Sept. 10 class open to all and focused on exercise, building community, strengthening mental health
Local News
Pagosa arsonist’s preliminary hearing to be scheduled on Oct. 1
Sixth Judicial District court moves scheduling session back out of concern for William Wayne Bryant’s constitutional rights resulting from mixup with Associated Press
Local News
Mixed results for Colorado schools in spring 2025 Measures of Academic Progress scores
Test outcomes on the rise nationally, locally since pandemic lows, but numbers still need work overall, says CDE official
Local News
North College Drive in Durango to close for two weeks in mid-September
Construction slated for completion in October
Sports
Vermette takes second in men’s junior downhill World Cup in France
Blunk had her best World Cup weekend; Blevins had his worst short track
Local News
Want to improve trail safety? Build more dog parks, Durango residents say
Other suggestions are speed limits, more tickets and bike lanes on roads