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Land use code meeting

La Plata County residents showed up in force on Tuesday evening to voice their opinions and hear what county officials have to say about the proposed land use code.

Photos: Fire danger remains high this winter

Caption This!: ‘Does this hair make my wings look tiny?’

Courtesy of Hannah Collins Durango Herald Facebook reader Robin Lorck submitted this week’s winning Caption This! headline: “Does this hair make my wings look tiny?” The second-place caption was, “This…

Models accuse photographers Weber, Testino of sex misconduct

Fifteen current and former models told the Times that Weber’s demands often occurred during photo shoots and other private sessions. Thirteen assistants and models accused Testino, the Times reported. “I…

Open mic nights showcase talent in Durango

Opportunities to take the stage abound

Fire destroys mobile home east of Durango

Two cats killed in blaze

Photos: Kids meet four-legged police officer

Caption This!: ‘Somebody got tire-d of waiting for snow’

Courtesy of Susie Carmack Durango Herald Facebook reader Nick Ryan submitted this week’s winning Caption This! headline: “Somebody got tire-d of waiting for snow.” The second-place caption was, “The snowman…

Fort Lewis College against University of Colorado-Colorado Springs

Fort Lewis College men's basketball play University of Colorado Colorado Springs at Whalen Gym.

Fort Lewis College vs. University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Tough third quarter no worries for Skyhawks.

Fort Lewis College women’s basketball against Metro State University-Denver

Fort Lewis College women's basketbal play a pysical game against Metropolitan State University of Denver.

Looking to compete in American Ninja Warrior? Jungle Gym DGO has you covered

New gym offers an alternative workout to CrossFit and pumping iron

Annie’s Orphans spans three decades helping Southwest Colorado’s unwanted animals

Oldest no-kill shelter in Four Corners began by helping aging sledding dogs

Annie’s Orphans

Annie and her husband, Bill Anderson, now in their 70s, started offering their home as a rescue for dogs in need more than three decades ago, and now they can…

Caption This!: ‘Haven’t seen my bike since I left it by that bag of Miracle-Gro’

Courtesy of Christine Goold Durango Herald Facebook reader Reid Wright submitted this week’s winning Caption This! headline: “Haven’t seen my bike since I left it by that bag of Miracle-Gro.”…

2017: Photos of the Year

Unforgettable images from life in La Plata County.

Photo: Smoke, but no fire

A lot of smoke but no fire was discovered at 221 Jenkins Ranch Road around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. Laura Rickard, who lives next door, heard the smoke alarm and went…

Photo: Speedskating on McPhee

Nicholas Tyson Jones of Lizard Head Cyclery has created a quarter-mile ice-skating track on McPhee Reservoir. “The conditions are perfect for skating,” he says.Jim Mimiaga/The Journal

Caption This!: ‘Colorado security system’

Courtesy of Lynn Dearey Durango Herald Facebook reader Myrtle Homan submitted this week’s winning Caption This! headline: “Colorado security system.” The second-place caption was, “I bearly fit back here” from…

Photo: Coat and blanket drive warms up for 12th year

Mike Testa, co-owner of Advantage Physical Therapy & Wellness, and therapist Victoria Johnson sort through coats and blankets Wednesday dropped off as part of the company’s annual drive. This is…

Finally, snow falls in La Plata County

A storm dumped 2 to 4 inches of snow across much of La Plata County on Thursday – the first day of winter, and the first significant storm of the…

Letters to Santa

Santa shared some of the letters he received with The Durango Herald. Check out some of the amazing drawings and letters local children wrote to Santa this year.

Caption This!: ‘When in drought, just roll with the tumbleweeds’

Courtesy of Meryle Fischer Durango Herald Facebook reader Darci Warren submitted this week’s winning Caption This! headline: “When in drought, just roll with the tumbleweeds.” The second-place caption was, “Make…

Fort Lewis College Winter Graduation

About 200 Fort Lewis College graduates receive their degrees during the Winter Commencement ceremony.

Photo: Star Wars fans arrive for new film in character

Paul Graves visits with Star Wars characters ahead of the premier of “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” on Thursday night at the Gaslight Twin Cinema in Durango. Daniel Chowen, left,…

Photo: SantaCon 2017

Durango’s third annual SantaCon drew about 20 Santa-dressed enthusiasts to Carver Brewing Company on Sunday. The annual event started off with an impromptu talent show before the Santa-costumed crowd started…

Caption This!: ‘The elf on the shelf is going down’

Courtesy of Doug Mewmaw Durango Herald Facebook reader Jenny Lynn Heckmann submitted this week’s winning Caption This! headline: “The elf on the shelf is going down.” The second-place caption was,…

FLC women’s and men’s basketball vs CMU

Fort Lewis College men's and women's basketball take on Colorado Mesa University.

Photos: Winter Solstice Artisans’ Market features 40 artists

Aztec High School shooting

The Aztec community mourns after a gunman killed two students at Aztec High School on Thursday morning. The shooter also died.