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Community fills downtown for first Durango Farmers Market of the season

138 vendors line 900 to 1100 blocks for 2nd Saturdays on Main

The Wilds Tavern opens at former Switchback Taco site

Owners announced plans to convert taco shop into new concept in late March

Silverton Creative District director honored for boosting art community

Lisa Branner helps artists connect with businesses, governments, schools and nonprofits

Photos: Birds of a feather

A Canada goose and its gosling take a drink of water from the Animas River on Thursday as the little…

April brought rain and cool temps to Southwest Colorado. Is more on the way?

Meteorologist says El Nino weather forecast doesn’t guarantee wetter weather for Durango

Photos: Ripe for the taking

Brooke Frazer, Manna soup kitchen garden manager, moves tomatoes around Manna’s greenhouse on Thursday in preparation for the Manna Plant…

Durango Herald cleans up at Top of the Rockies competition

Newspaper earns 29 prizes – more than any other publication in ‘large newsroom’ category

RE/MAX: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

DENVER (AP) — DENVER (AP) — RE/MAX Holdings Inc. (RMAX) on Friday reported a loss of $9.7 million in its…

Archery, disc golf and equestrian trails among plans for Durango Mesa Park

‘World-class’ bike facilities are just one piece of Ewing Mesa features

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Century Casinos: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Century Casinos Inc. (CNTY) on Friday reported a loss of…

The death toll from an explosion at a fireworks plant in China rises to 37

This photo released by Xinhua News Agency, this aerial drone photo taken May 5, 2026 shows rescuers working on site…

More than a media mogul, Ted Turner leaves behind a conservation legacy

Ted Turner poses near a herd of his bison in September 1991 at his Flying D Ranch near Bozeman, Mont.…

Liberty Formula One: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Liberty Formula One B (FWONB) on Thursday reported earnings of $57 million…

Durango man accused of fatal shooting appears in court

Alleged victim made threats, told police to shoot him weeks before death

Ross Anderson to be honored with ‘Ross Anderson Day’

First RAD to be celebrated on Anderson’s 55th birthday

Private helicopter crashes at Durango-La Plata County Airport

Two men, ages 31 and 61, were inside the aircraft

Arrow Electronics: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — Arrow Electronics Inc. (ARW) on Thursday reported first-quarter profit of $235.1 million.…

Durango, La Plata median home prices up more than 10% from first quarter last year

Housing, affordability ‘central to everything that we’re trying to do,’ city housing official says

Man shot at Durango Skate Park dies; suspect identified

Chad Blechinger, 42, arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder

Energy Fuels: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — LAKEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Energy Fuels Inc. (UUUU) on Wednesday reported a loss of $10.8 million…

National concern about educational technology reaches Durango School District

Parents form coalition to advocate for more transparency, more say in classroom screen-use

When you’re told to go take a hike, do it!

How lucky are we to live in a place with over 300 miles of trails within less than a 30-minute…

Preliminary plans for new Purgatory Resort chairlift approved

After yearlong delay, momentum picks up on long-planned addition