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Stoner Mesa Fire slowed by rains, except where canopies keep fuels dry
Rains expected to continue through the week before tapering off
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Regional News
The Blotter, Aug. 15-26
Durango Police Department Friday 10:52 a.m. The grand opening celebration of the REI at 40 Turner Drive caused a traffic disturbance. 11:28 p.m. A man tore the awning off of…
Local News
Rain returns to Southwest Colorado
Monsoonal moisture shows up behind schedule; is it enough to decrease fire danger?
Local News
Blue Ridge Fire a symptom of larger problem
Unpermitted structures, illegal campfires and lax enforcement blamed for heightened wildfire risks in Forest Lakes subdivision
And the West is History
And the West is History: Early Durango lawmen – 1904
This photo is a 1904 studio portrait of Durango Town Marshal William (Billy) Wickline, on the left, with his deputy, Jesse Stansel, and their dogs. Stansel is the best known…
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Fort Lewis College president welcomes parents, students on move-in day
About 800 freshmen settle into dorm life
Local News
Durango city manager placed among top 10 in the country
‘We are being recognized as some of the best governance’ in the U.S.
Gallery
Photo: They’re finally here
Drivers go through deep puddles on Camino del Rio as the monsoon rains finally appear in Durango on Saturday afternoon creating heavy downpours throughout La Plata County. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry…
Local News
Photos: A Western chuck wagon cook-out
Sandy Cooper, left, and Carrie McCauley with the Durango Cowboy Church chuck wagon, make peach-raspberry cobbler on Saturday for the Chuckwagon Rendezvous at LePlatt's Pond on L-J Ranch near Bayfield.…
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Durango residents protest REI, urge shoppers to support local stores
Store manager says co-op isn’t a one-stop shop; supports collaboration
Sports
Montrose overpowers Durango with strong run game in 35-14 victory
Demons have opportunity to bounce back at Farmington on Friday
Gallery
Photos: Durango High School football opens its season
Demons lost 35-14 to Montrose at home on Friday night
Local News
Single finalist remains for La Plata County manager after applicant withdraws
Remaining candidate will undergo interviews, community meet-and-greet
Local News
Durango Herald wins 31 press awards, including general excellence
Newspaper took top honors for website, morning newsletter
Tri-Cities
A man on supervised probation threatens Farmington school shooting
Ernest Begay Jr. released one day after arrest
Community
Mancos Cult Movie Federation announces fall 2025 schedule
The classic movies will be shown at the Mancos Opera House
Local News
Firefighters reach 27% containment at Stoner Mesa Fire; community meeting planned in Dolores area
The fire’s western rim remains the most active while incoming thunderstorm winds and dry conditions may boost the flames
Local News
Should the Durango Financial Advisory Board have a parks and recreation subcommittee?
Voters want ‘a wide variety of expertise’ on volunteer commissions, councilor says
Local News
Colorado River Program’s new director ‘cautiously hopeful’ about interstate negotiations
Celene Hawkins practiced in tribal nation projects, conservation efforts
Regional News
Top State House Republican and Democrat dispute key events in photo investigation
Republican Rep. Ryan Armagost’s desk in the House chamber sat empty at the start of a special legislative session Aug. 21, 2025. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News) House Minority Leader Rose…
Regional News
Trump repeats call for former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters to be released from prison
In a Thursday morning social media post, President Donald Trump once again demanded Colorado release incarcerated former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters “RIGHT NOW.” Trump called Peters a “brave and…
Local News
Purgatory Resort promised a new chairlift. Will it happen in time for ski season?
End of summer is approaching, construction has yet to begin
Regional News
Marijuana tax collections exceed $3 billion since recreational sales started in 2014
Marijuana grows in The Clinic’s warehouse in Denver’s Overland neighborhood on March 19, 2021. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite) Total taxes and fees collected from the marijuana industry in Colorado topped $3…
Sports
Durango football looking to become a ‘December program’ again
Demons return to gridiron with new quarterback, head coach
The Durango Herald
Two arrested on suspicion of killing man in Cortez park
Victim reportedly died from blunt-force trauma; two others injured
Local News
Equity and inclusion complaints submitted against Durango School District
Nonprofit alleges discrimination against white students, parents and employees
Local News
Photos: Chapman Hill runoff
Five drains are being installed at the base of Chapman Hill Ski Area on Thursday that will catch snowmelt and keep water off the parking lot and Florida Road roundabout,…
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Polis appoints Archuleta County judge to 6th Judicial District Court
Justin Fay will take bench Oct. 1
Local News
Firefighters tame western spread of Stoner Mesa Fire; spot fires persist
Fire reported as 27% contained at size of 9,872 acres
Regional News
Are legislative special sessions even special any more?
Senators toil in the body’s chambers, on Monday, May 8, 2023, in the State Capitol in Denver. (David Zalubowski/Associated Press file) For the third year in a row, Colorado lawmakers…