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Our view – Motorcycle safety: Riders wear a helmet, drivers slow down

Motorcycle riding has its risks, and here is the largest risk, with numbers: during 2024, 165 riders were killed in Colorado, which was about 25% of all vehicle-involved fatalities. What percent of al...

DATE: May 14, 2025 CATEGORY: Editorials

San Juan Citizens Alliance creates chaos – again

The San Juan Citizens Alliance, an outside-funded group, is once again putting its finger on the scale in our local La Plata County elections. Their latest email campaign suggests that community-minde...

DATE: May 14, 2025 CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Don’t be fooled: LPEA’s ‘independence’ isn’t what It seems

Mark Pearson’s recent column (Herald, Apr. 16) paints a feel-good picture of LPEA’s future – but glosses over the serious risks now facing our cooperative. Yes, LPEA is leaving Tri-State. But at what ...

DATE: May 14, 2025 CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Durango’s new Tourism Advisory Commission aims to balance industry insight with community voices

After completing its merger with Visit Durango, the city of Durango is working to balance tourism interests with those of residents. Its strategy involves the creation of an advisory commission – com...

DATE: May 14, 2025 CATEGORY: Local News

Durango girls soccer’s season ends in state quarterfinals

For the first time in 49 days, the Durango High School girls soccer team lost a game. Lutheran beat Durango 3-0 in the 4A state quarterfinals at Lutheran High School to end the Demons’ season. No. 5 s...

DATE: May 13, 2025 CATEGORY: Sports

Durango girls tennis finishes season with match wins at state

The Durango High School girls tennis team didn’t bring home any hardware from the 4A individual state championships, but showed the program’s upward trajectory with some strong performances in Pueblo ...

DATE: May 13, 2025 CATEGORY: Sports

Volunteer Fair for Public Lands set for Saturday at Durango Nordic Center

In observance of Colorado Public Lands Day, the Southwest Colorado Conservation & Outdoor Recreation Roundtable will host a Volunteer Fair for Public Lands from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Duran...

DATE: May 13, 2025 CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Warm temps, high water makes for fun times on Animas River

DATE: May 13, 2025 CATEGORY: Local News

Potential impacts of minimum wage increase discussed at Durango City Council

Higher prices, fewer hires and reduced services were among the concerns raised during a Durango City Council study session on raising the minimum wage within city limits. City Council heard from repre...

DATE: May 13, 2025 CATEGORY: Local News

Ignacio, Bayfield make last bids for state berths

The Ignacio and Bayfield High School track and field teams had some strong performances at the Montrose Invitational on Saturday, with athletes from both schools winning titles. Fast as sophomore Cays...

DATE: May 13, 2025 CATEGORY: Sports

Our view – Motorcycle safety: Riders wear a helmet, drivers slow down

San Juan Citizens Alliance creates chaos – again

Don’t be fooled: LPEA’s ‘independence’ isn’t what It seems

Durango’s new Tourism Advisory Commission aims to balance industry insight with community voices

Durango girls soccer’s season ends in state quarterfinals

Durango girls tennis finishes season with match wins at state

Volunteer Fair for Public Lands set for Saturday at Durango Nordic Center

Photos: Warm temps, high water makes for fun times on Animas River

Potential impacts of minimum wage increase discussed at Durango City Council

Ignacio, Bayfield make last bids for state berths

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Our view – Motorcycle safety: Riders wear a helmet, drivers slow down

San Juan Citizens Alliance creates chaos – again

Don’t be fooled: LPEA’s ‘independence’ isn’t what It seems

Durango’s new Tourism Advisory Commission aims to balance industry insight with community voices

Durango girls soccer’s season ends in state quarterfinals

Durango girls tennis finishes season with match wins at state

Volunteer Fair for Public Lands set for Saturday at Durango Nordic Center

Photos: Warm temps, high water makes for fun times on Animas River

Potential impacts of minimum wage increase discussed at Durango City Council

Ignacio, Bayfield make last bids for state berths

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