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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

August 25, 2025

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Rain returns to Southwest Colorado

Monsoonal moisture shows up behind schedule; is it enough to decrease fire danger?

August 25, 2025

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Blue Ridge Fire a symptom of larger problem

Unpermitted structures, illegal campfires and lax enforcement blamed for heightened wildfire risks in Forest Lakes subdivision

August 25, 2025

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Tropical Storm Juliette forms in the Pacific as Fernand churns over open waters in the Atlantic

This satellite image proved by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows Tropical Storm Juliette in the Pacific Ocean,…

August 25, 2025

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Humanitarian group says Libya’s coast guard fired on its vessel in the Mediterranean

CAIRO (AP) — A humanitarian group says Libya’s coast guard fired upon its vessel as it searched for a migrant…

August 25, 2025

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Netanyahu says Israel could withdraw from Lebanon if Hezbollah is disarmed

Workers stand beside a bulldozer at one of five new Israeli army positions built inside Lebanese territory along the road…

August 25, 2025

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Typhoon Kajiki drenches southern China’s Hainan island and heads toward Vietnam

In this Aug. 23, 2025, aerial photo released by Xinhua News Agency, yachts return to dock ahead of Typhoon Kajiki…

August 24, 2025

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Paul Skenes pitches 7 crisp innings as the Pirates beat the Rockies 4-0 for series sweep

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Sunday, Aug.…

August 24, 2025

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Fort Lewis College president welcomes parents, students on move-in day

About 800 freshmen settle into dorm life

August 24, 2025

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Durango city manager placed among top 10 in the country

‘We are being recognized as some of the best governance’ in the U.S.

August 24, 2025

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Tens of thousands march across Australia in support of Palestinians

SYDNEY (AP) — Tens of thousands of people marched through Australia’s cities and towns on Sunday demanding action to save…

August 24, 2025

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At least 1 dead in Moscow shopping center explosion, 3 injured

Police guard an entrance of the Central Children's Store (Detsky Mir) after a blast that was reportedly caused by the…

August 24, 2025

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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…

August 23, 2025

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Pirates beat Rockies 5-1 with 2-run home runs from McCutchen and Triolo

Pittsburgh Pirates' Jared Triolo, right, is greeted by Nick Gonzales, left, after hitting a two-run home run during the third…

August 23, 2025

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Bus carrying junior high football team crashes near Pittsburgh. 21 people are taken to hospitals

Emergency personnel work at the site of a crash of a bus carrying members of the Aliquippa Junior High School…

August 23, 2025

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Denver 28, New Orleans 19

Denver 3 13 6 6 — 28 New Orleans 6 3 0 10 — 19 First Quarter NO_FG Grupe 56,…

August 23, 2025

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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

August 23, 2025

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Single finalist remains for La Plata County manager after applicant withdraws

Remaining candidate will undergo interviews, community meet-and-greet

August 23, 2025

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Durango Herald wins 31 press awards, including general excellence

Newspaper took top honors for website, morning newsletter

August 23, 2025

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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

August 22, 2025

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Should the Durango Financial Advisory Board have a parks and recreation subcommittee?

Voters want ‘a wide variety of expertise’ on volunteer commissions, councilor says

August 22, 2025

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Jen Pawol, MLB’s first female umpire, is back in the big leagues working the Pirates-Rockies series

Umpire Jen Pawol watches during the first inning of a baseball game between the Colorado Rockies and the Pittsburgh Pirates,…

August 22, 2025

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Colorado River Program’s new director ‘cautiously hopeful’ about interstate negotiations

Celene Hawkins practiced in tribal nation projects, conservation efforts

August 22, 2025

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Don’t fret: Air guitar world title returns home to Finland after 25 years

Heidi Toivio "Pink Passion" of Finland performs during the Air Guitar World Championships final in Oulu, Finland, Friday Aug. 22,…

August 22, 2025