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Durango Herald wins 31 press awards, including general excellence

Newspaper took top honors for website, morning newsletter

August 23, 2025

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

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Purgatory Resort promised a new chairlift. Will it happen in time for ski season?

End of summer is approaching, construction has yet to begin

August 22, 2025

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Rockies release struggling pitcher Austin Gomber, a big piece in the Nolan Arenado trade in 2021

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Austin Gomber reacts after giving up a solo home run to Los Angeles Dodgers' Alex Call…

August 22, 2025

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A Colorado judge has rejected a plea agreement for a funeral home director who acknowledged abusing 191 corpses

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — A Colorado judge has rejected a plea agreement for a funeral home director who acknowledged…

August 22, 2025

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Berlin’s newest panda twins, Leni and Lotti, celebrate their 1st birthday

The twin Panda cubs Leni and Lotti play at the Panda Garden during their first birthday party at the Zoo…

August 22, 2025

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Court orders stray dogs in New Delhi released, easing its order to move them all to shelters

Activists hold placards during a protest against recent ruling by the country's top court ordering authorities in New Delhi to…

August 22, 2025

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Equity and inclusion complaints submitted against Durango School District

Nonprofit alleges discrimination against white students, parents and employees

August 21, 2025

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Photos: Chapman Hill runoff

Five drains are being installed at the base of Chapman Hill Ski Area on Thursday that will catch snowmelt and…

August 21, 2025

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Polis appoints Archuleta County judge to 6th Judicial District Court

Justin Fay will take bench Oct. 1

August 21, 2025

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Firefighters tame western spread of Stoner Mesa Fire; spot fires persist

Fire reported as 27% contained at size of 9,872 acres

August 21, 2025

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Authorities say 6 people have been found dead at a Colorado dairy

KEENESBURG, Colo. (AP) — Authorities say 6 people have been found dead at a Colorado dairy.

August 21, 2025

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Rapids sign US national team midfielder Paxten Aaronson from Eintracht Frankfurt on 5-year deal

FILE – United States' Paxten Aaronson plays the ball during the men's Group A soccer match between New Zealand and…

August 21, 2025

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Durango pickleball tournament to benefit local dementia nonprofit

Last year’s event raised $15,000 for La Plata County Search and Rescue

August 21, 2025

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Uganda agrees deal with US to take deported migrants if they don’t have criminal records

FILE -People wade into the waters of Lake Victoria, the world's second-largest freshwater lake, Nov. 25, 2024, in Entebbe, Uganda.…

August 21, 2025

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Aging U.S. railroad bridges are self-inspected and their findings are kept secret

FILE – A derailed freight train burns on a bridge spanning Tempe Town Lake, July 29, 2020, in Tempe, Ariz.…

August 21, 2025

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James Dobson, whose conservative Christian ministry Focus on the Family long fought abortion and gay rights, has died

COLORADO SPRINGS, Co. (AP) — James Dobson, whose conservative Christian ministry Focus on the Family long fought abortion and gay…

August 21, 2025

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Sony raises the price of the Playstation 5 in the US

NEW YORK (AP) — Sony has raised the price of its PlayStation 5 consoles being sold in the United States…

August 21, 2025

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Community Foundation launches workshops to help nonprofits weather uncertainty

Local organizations face funding cuts, administrative changes and shifting donor trends

August 21, 2025

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The Blotter, Aug. 15-18

Durango Police Department Friday 5:45 p.m. A woman was caught shoplifting at the Walmart Supercenter on South Camino del Rio.…

August 21, 2025