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Public meetings for May 25-29

City of Durango Monday, May 25 City offices are closed for Memorial Day. Wednesday, May 27 Historic Preservation Board, 4:30…

La Plata County clerk warns Tina Peters decision will embolden election deniers

Threatens integrity of voting officials, systems, Tiffany Lee and colleagues say

9-story building under construction in the Philippines collapses, leaving 21 people missing

A collapsed building where multiple people are believed to be trapped in Angeles city in Pampanga province, north of Manila,…

Ketel Marte and Nolan Arenado lead the Diamondbacks to a 5-4 win over Rockies

Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte reacts after hitting a solo home run against the Colorado Rockies in the fourth inning of…

PK goals by Logan Farrington, Santiago Moreno send Dallas to 2-1 victory over Rapids

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Logan Farrington and Santiago Moreno scored on first-half penalty kicks to lead FC Dallas to…

Cyclists embark on Durango’s 54th Iron Horse Bicycle Classic

Largest local cohort in years joined visiting riders in iconic cycling event

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic brings yearly economic boost to Durango

Restaurants, hotels, businesses can count on economic boost over race weekend

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By the numbers: 2026 Durango High School graduation

Students wrapped up the year with high numbers in college concurrent enrollment, grade-point average and advanced placement testing

Bayfield swears in police chief, town manager

John Waters takes symbolic oath of office after beginning work nearly a year ago

Durango man appears in court over stalking, arson allegations

Defense argues no concrete evidence exists to link defendant to car fire that broke out Wednesday night

Memorial Day events will take place all weekend in Durango

A U.S. Navy Vietnam veteran salutes the flag at Iris Park in Durango last Memorial Day. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald file)…

The bikes they ride, and the stories they tell

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic draws a diverse cohort of riders, which is reflected in the bicycles they use

UK police seek witnesses in an inquiry into possible offenses by ex-Prince Andrew

FILE – Britain's Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, looks round as he leaves after attending the Easter Matins…

Photos: Just foaling around

A 3-week-old colt rests with dad, Picasso, a paint horse, and mom, Wikket, a palomino, as they keep a close…

Durango residents reject Animas River Trail speed restrictions

Focus group determines signage, education and enforcement are more effective

Energy shock from Iran war to weigh on Europe’s growth, boost inflation

FILE -The Euro currency symbol is seen prior to a press conference after an ECB's governing council meeting in Frankfurt,…

San Juan National Forest, La Plata County implement fire restrictions

Stage 1 rules apply to lower elevation areas; minimum fine for violating guidelines is $530

La Plata Electric Association board of directors election winners announced

Candidates ran on transparency, affordability and reliable power transmission

Montezuma-Cortez narcotics team seizes $1.4M in meth, fentanyl during undercover operation

Police arrest Carlos Miramontes in connection with operation; formal charges not yet filed

2026 brings third-lowest Animas River peak flow in history

River-centric events forge ahead despite low-flow year; hydrologist urges residents to conserve water

AI’s growing environmental and economic costs deserve far greater public attention

“Water is life. AI and data centers are not.” Artificial Intelligence has become nearly impossible to avoid. If you read…

Education hits the road with Durango School District’s new Ignite Mobile Learning Lab

Retrofitted bus will travel through La Plata County to deliver STEM learning opportunities

After drowning, witnesses call for greater safety measures at Lake Nighthorse

Lack of emergency devices, flotation items, signage contributed to tragedy, group says