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One man’s quest to rank 38 hamburger joints in Durango area
‘Burgers are ingrained in America’s soul,’ Steve Harris says. ‘They’re comfort food’
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On hospitals and Nissan dealerships
Mercy Hospital in Durango is one of more than a dozen CommonSpirit facilities across the state where Anthem members will not be able to receive in-network care if an agreement…
And the West is History
And the West is History: Rodeo at Trimble Springs – ca. 1947
Curt Owens purchased the Trimble Springs Hotel and Resort shortly after World War II. He expanded the operation with stables and a rodeo arena. On weekends, he began holding rodeos…
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Construction starts on new Head Start site near Durango Public Library
Building expected to open for child care in summer 2026
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From the Met to Durango
Fort Lewis College teams up with Indigenous artists, the Met to explore Southwest textile art
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Events-packed Fourth of July a hit in Durango
Rotary Club sells record number of meals at All-American Gourmet Breakfast
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Rise in immigration enforcement in La Plata County stirs fear, questions
Advocates urge residents to know their rights
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City promotes from within for next Durango Parks and Recreation director
Scott McClain has served in assistant role since 2017
Sports
Kelly: DHS spring student-athletes deserve one final round of applause
Demons had historic success with new coaches, lots of travel
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Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’
Durango Police Department stole the show and claimed first place in Durango’s annual Fourth of July Parade with its “SWAT and Wild” float featuring a water gun and officers wielding…
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VIDEO: Hundreds turnout for Durango’s Fourth of July parade
The 2025 Fourth of July Parade goes through downtown Durango on Friday up Main Avenue to Buckley Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) cca
Education
Cortez superintendent annnounces defamation lawsuit against former school board candidate
Tom Burris says claims made against him were ‘revenge or politics’
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Visitors tour Fort Lewis College’s Old Fort Campus for history day
FLC’s reconciliation efforts wrapped into agriculture programs
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Photos and video: Devo BBQ, Beer and Bands (and Bikes!) party in Buckley Park
A bicycle racecourse was set up for youngsters Friday on Main Avenue during the DEVO BBQ, Beer and Bands (and Bikes!) party in Buckley Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca Hundreds attend…
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‘You should love America, not Mexico’: Homeland Security agents detain two in Bayfield
Video shows family confronting agent outside The Grocery Store
Tri-Cities
Update: Oak Ridge Fire grows to more than 10,712 acres, is 13% contained
Navajo Nation President declares a state of emergency and enacts Stage 2 fire restrictions
Regional News
Cellphone data could help wildlife thrive, according to Colorado researchers
An uncollared adult female mountain lion is photographed with a motion sensor camera on July 10, 2016. (U.S. National Park Service via Associated Press file) Animals have long adapted to…
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Powerhouse unveils master plan for major renovation
Project expected to cost about $10 million
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Coal Bank Pass rockfall, wall work planned through November
Drivers going between Durango and Silverton for fireworks should expect delays
Sports
Durango junior cyclists win national championships
Cooper Wells led the way with two road racing national titles last weekend
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Full Fourth of July schedule of events for Southwest Colorado
A gas bomb warms the crowd as the fireworks light up Parque de Vida for the Fourth of July. Sam Green/Special to The Journal Durango Thursday Scavenger Hunt in Downtown…
Food
Farmers Market: Beans and Berries sells cacao and herbal elixirs
Business’ beans sourced from regenerative farmers in Peru
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Photo: Relaxing on the Animas
Rachael Gruen with her son, Evan Gruen, 4, and her dad, Ed McCoola, who floats with his grandson, Izzy Gruen, 6, enjoy a lazy float down the Animas River on…
Regional News
The Blotter, July 1-2
La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, July 1 7:44 a.m. Deputies responded to a call about a dog running in road and disturbing traffic on Florida Road (County Road 240).…
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Warm, dry weather expected through July Fourth weekend across Southwest Colorado
Temperatures could reach the 90s by Sunday
Arts and Entertainment
Shari Rowe: ‘There’s a beauty that comes when you’re going through something so hard’
Country singer to take stage at rodeo this weekend
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U.S. House passes sweeping budget bill
Republican megabill will be on Trump’s desk July 4
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Colorado’s Western Slope is dry. Here’s where you can – and can’t – start a campfire this weekend.
As counties and forest areas enact fire restrictions, fireworks are also on the list of no-go during stage 1 warnings
Sports
Sturm finishes third, McElveen fourth at Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder
Michaela Thompson failed to finish five-stage gravel race