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Silverton Creative District director honored for boosting art community

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

May 8, 2026

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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…

May 8, 2026

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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

May 8, 2026

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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…

May 8, 2026

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Durango Herald cleans up at Top of the Rockies competition

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

May 8, 2026

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

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

May 8, 2026

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Durango man accused of fatal shooting appears in court

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

May 7, 2026

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Private helicopter crashes at Durango-La Plata County Airport

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

May 7, 2026

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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

May 7, 2026

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Man shot at Durango Skate Park dies; suspect identified

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

May 6, 2026

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National concern about educational technology reaches Durango School District

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

May 6, 2026

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Preliminary plans for new Purgatory Resort chairlift approved

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

May 6, 2026

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Bump-outs return to Main Avenue in downtown Durango

COVID-era necessity has become optional business boost

May 6, 2026

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Freeze watch issued for Southwest Colorado Wednesday night

Forecaster says unusually warm spring prompted earlier freeze alerts

May 5, 2026

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Photos: Kiwanis Club of Durango hosts Safety Day

Johnny Rooney, front, community educator with Durango Fire Protection District, and Doug Brockett, fire investigator and inspector with DFPD, give…

May 5, 2026

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Prank call prompts police response last weekend at Durango motel

Caller reported having hostages, AR-15 and pipe bombs

May 5, 2026

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Fire preparedness exercises to take place this week across La Plata County

Event includes emergency operation activation, power shutdown drill

May 5, 2026

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One person shot near Durango Skate Park; police investigating

Law enforcement make an arrest; a witness or another suspect may have run

May 5, 2026

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Colorado Timberline Academy to close amid budget struggles, low enrollment

Board of directors hopes for eventual reopening

May 5, 2026

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New grow dome being built in southeast La Plata County

Work on nonprofit venture has been community effort, project president says

May 4, 2026

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Driver, passenger who died in car crash near Bayfield identified

Parents survived by 5-year-old daughter

May 4, 2026

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Police seek suspect in alleged bias-motivated assault outside Durango bar

Man reportedly wanted to fight someone based on their sexual orientation

May 4, 2026

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Southern Ute chairman resigns after five years

Tribe says Melvin Baker stepping down for ‘personal reasons’

May 4, 2026

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Durango sets $25 fine for dog owners who fail to pick up after their pets

City gives animal control officers discretion on when animal impoundment is necessary for more serious violations

May 4, 2026