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Crews restore power to nearly all clients after island-wide blackout hit Puerto Rico

Nurys Perez moves a generator into place to power her beauty salon during a blackout in San Juan, Puerto Rico,…

April 18, 2025

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A Bayfield business was on the cusp of the American dream. Tariffs may yank it away

‘For us, it’s not political, it’s existential,’ said Taylor Ripp, owner of Outpost Campers

April 18, 2025

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Haley Joel Osment charged with cocaine possession and being drunk in public

FILE – Haley Joel Osment attends a screening of "Poker Face" during PaleyFest on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the…

April 17, 2025

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Lawmakers OK bill allowing counties to increase lodgers tax

Legislation could pave way for La Plata County ballot question this year

April 17, 2025

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Cable car accident in southern Italy kills at least 4 people

In this photo released by the Italian Alpine and Speleological Rescue Corps on Thursday, April 17, 2025, rescuers reach for…

April 17, 2025

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Durango Mesa Park Foundation to convey 392 acres to city for park preservation

Parcel serves as open space that connects to BLM land

April 17, 2025

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Struggling Rockies fire hitting coach Hensley Meulens, replace him with former manager Clint Hurdle

Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black looks on in the first inning of a baseball game against the Athletics Sunday, April…

April 17, 2025

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Weekend showers to give way to tranquil weather in La Plata County

Rain, snow expected in Durango; San Juan Mountains could receive accumulation

April 17, 2025

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Photos: Flock set free

La Plata County Animal Control Officer Shaley Murphy chases off a flock of ducks that were squatting behind a fence…

April 17, 2025

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Colorado man convicted of killing his wife after posing as her ex-boyfriend and stalking her

DENVER (AP) — Colorado man convicted of killing his wife after posing as her ex-boyfriend and stalking her.

April 17, 2025

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Durango superintendent honored for innovation in classroom technology

Karen Cheser receives 2025 EmpowerED Digital Superintendent of the Year Award

April 17, 2025

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Hats off to Easter; share your festive photos with the Herald

A reveler wearing a decorated hat participates in the annual Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival in front of St. Patrick’s…

April 17, 2025

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Ukraine’s future is at the center of talks in Paris with Rubio, Witkoff and top European officials

From left to right, Germany national security advisor Jens Plotner, Ukraine's Defence Minister Rustem Umerov, French President diplomatic advisor Emmanuel…

April 17, 2025

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Myanmar frees around 4,900 prisoners including some political detainees

A released prisoner, center, is welcomed by family members outside the main gate of Insein prison as the head of…

April 17, 2025

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More signs of aging infrastructure uncovered in Durango alley

City to use radar, other tools to locate buried utility lines

April 16, 2025

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Actor Michelle Trachtenberg died of complications from diabetes, says NYC medical examiner

FILE – Michelle Trachtenberg appears at the premiere of "Defiance" during AFI Fest 2008 in Los Angeles, Nov. 9, 2008.…

April 16, 2025

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What happens next after judge warns of possible contempt prosecution over deportation flights order

FILE – A member of law enforcement stand near an entrance to an apartment complex during a raid by federal…

April 16, 2025

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Nora Aunor, an actor among the Philippines’ biggest stars, dies at 71

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Nora Aunor, who became one of the biggest stars of Philippine cinema during a career that…

April 16, 2025

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Some Durango-area trails to reopen early

Animas City Mountain, Grandview Ridge among popular routes open after winter closure

April 16, 2025

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Spotify says it’s back after an hourslong outage disrupts thousands of users

FILE – A trading post sports the Spotify logo on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Tuesday, April…

April 16, 2025

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Correction: Israel-Passover-Prayer story

JERUSALEM (AP) — In a story published Apr. 15, 2025, about the traditional Jewish priestly blessing in Jerusalem, The Associated…

April 16, 2025

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Plane crashes are rare, but Durango airport firefighting team is always ready

Fire crew adds $1 million vehicle to fleet amid ongoing safety upgrades

April 16, 2025

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Newly elected Durango city councilors take office

Mayor’s gavel passed to Gilda Yazzie

April 15, 2025

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Nine candidates vie for La Plata Electric Association board seats

Seven hopefuls take questions at virtual forum ahead of May 21 election

April 15, 2025