Local News
International travel to La Plata County drops in first half of 2025
Durango official says tourism may be entering a ‘new normal’
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Vehicle blasts through railway gate near Hermosa as train approaches
Driver destroys crossing bar, narrowly missing locomotive
Local News
CPW emphasizes collaboration as Southwest Colorado ranchers prepare for wolf encounters
Next round of releases planned for Gunnison Basin area
Regional News
Colorado’s Attorney General wants to know if Western Slope law enforcement agencies are working with ICE
Phil Weiser said he would file a lawsuit against a Mesa County Sheriff’s deputy
Regional News
Colorado governor won’t say if state handed over residents’ personal information to ICE
A spokesperson for Gov. Jared Polis declined to respond to a question about how the state has handled nine federal subpoenas seeking data on Coloradans
Arts and Entertainment
Ozzy Osbourne, who led Black Sabbath and became the godfather of heavy metal, dies at 76
In 2020, singer revealed he had Parkinson’s disease after suffering a fall
Local News
New Mexico family reunited with lost dog in Silverton
‘As long as there's a good outcome, it's so rewarding to reunite pets’
Local News
Family of inmate who died in La Plata County Jail files lawsuit
Parents say nurses, deputies ignored man’s pleas for 15 hours
Local News
Bayfield board votes to pursue removal of trustee who confronted resident
Alexis Hartz accused of harassing constituent who signed petition for her removal
Local News
Pre-evacuation warning lifted for residents near Ute 63 Fire in southwest La Plata County
Blaze is 530 acres and 34% contained
Food
Farmers Market: True Radiance renders beef fat into skincare
Tallow-based products are all-natural and locally sourced
Action Line
Durango Vineyard Church purchases old Nissan dealership
Sign in the window of Stephanie Morris Nissan notifying customers that the dealership is temporarily closed. (Tyler Brown/Durango Herald)cca Dear Action Line, I heard that the Vineyard Church will take…
Local News
Four Corners radio stations brace for federal funding cuts
KDUR, KSUT and KSJD say national politics could hurt local broadcasting
And the West is History
And the West is History: Chariot racer at fairgrounds – 1963
At the 1963 edition of the Spanish Trails Fiesta, the Yampa Valley Cutter & Chariot Association raced six chariots at the annual racing meet held at the fairgrounds. The Steamboat…
Local News
Ute 63 Fire at 8% containment as of Saturday afternoon
Crews focused on preventing spread toward Colorado Highway 140
Local News
Tenants move into Residences at Durango
Affordable apartments offer comfort, relief after delayed opening
Sports
Tour de France update: Kuss inside top 20, Simmons inside top 50 after 14 stages
Kuss’ consistency, strength in mountains key to his position
Local News
Meet Wyatt Bair, Sen. Michael Bennet’s new Southwest Colorado representative
Recent Fort Lewis College graduate stepped into role following John Whitney’s retirement
Local News
La Plata County Court officials address reports of ICE in courthouse
‘There was no interaction with anybody other than ... normal course of business’
Local News
Photos: Celebrating National Parks and Rec Month – with foam!
William Balfour, 12, plays in the foam cannon at the Durango Community Recreation Center on Friday as the center celebrates National Parks & Rec Month. The event included a foam…
Local News
Second round of opioid settlement funds available for Southwest Colorado
The Southwest Opioid Response District opens second grant cycle of nearly $450k to fund projects
Local News
Ute 63 Fire increased to 550 acres Friday
Level 2 pre-evacuation warning remains in place for Colorado Highway 140 residents
New Mexico
Former San Juan County, N.M., prosecutor found guilty of DWI
Dustin O’Brien sentenced to supervised probation
Regional News
Wrestling wolf pups captured by trail camera in northwestern Colorado
Colorado Parks and Wildlife released video, still photo of canines exploring outside their den
Regional News
Officials approve another $100,000 for rancher whose livestock was killed by wolves
Colorado Parks and Wildlife commission voted 6-5 to compensate Conway Farrell after heated debate
Local News
Colorado AG sues Trump administration over new ACA health coverage rules
It’s 29th lawsuit attorney general has filed against administration
Regional News
What do federal tax cuts on tips and overtime mean for state taxes?
Colorado’s ‘Tax Expenditure Adjustment Bill’ runs contrary to federal 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ on OT
Sports
Tour de France update: Simmons earns second top 10 stage finish
Kuss remains inside top 25 in general classification
Sports
Blevins’ MTB World Cup short track winning streak snapped in Andorra
Durango Olympian still leads men’s elite World Cup standings
Local News
Colorado senators reintroduce bill to improve water access in tribal communities
Lawmakers urge increased investment in infrastructure