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Drunken driver in fatal crash, who was traveling about 111 mph, sentenced to prison

Justin Jobe, 35, was speeding on county road southwest of Durango during bachelor party

August 8, 2023

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Another fire breaks out near Navajo Lake

Lightning continues to plague dry vegetation near Colorado-New Mexico Border

August 8, 2023

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Colorado’s public education system just improved for special education and multilingual families

HB23-1263 took effect Monday to reduce language barriers

August 8, 2023

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Has Southwest Colorado missed out on the monsoons?

Long-term forecasts calls for above-average temps, lower precipitation

August 7, 2023

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Dry Lake fire 47% contained after fuel reduction

What started as a quarter-acre fire grew to 1,400 acres within fire lines

August 7, 2023

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Pandemic pay at health department prompts questions

Divisive report details $846k in emergency pay, half went to top officials

August 7, 2023

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Bears are back in town as summer passes its peak

Lock up those trash cans, as bears are fattening up for winter, officials say

August 6, 2023

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Candidate for 6th Judicial District DA says more programs needed for low-level offenders

Improved communication between prosecutors’ offices would help keep serious criminals off streets, says Jason Eley

August 6, 2023

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Fires break out near Navajo Lake at Colorado-New Mexico state line

Firefighters are en route to assess the blaze; no reported impact to structures

August 5, 2023

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Photos: Arts and Crafts

Emma Regan, 3, tries out upcycled table and chairs painted by local artist Lisa Morales, of Diddle Lee Doodle Lee…

August 5, 2023

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New state law requires drivers to move over for stationary vehicles

Durango Police officer says people frequently ignore cars on roadside

August 5, 2023

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Durango city transit hits 40,527 rides in July, the highest number since 2017

Free service offered through August; public bus use surging

August 5, 2023

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Former employees accuse Lone Spur Cafe CEO of poor business practices

Workers from both Durango and Prescott, Arizona, locations say checks bounced when trying to deposit them

August 5, 2023

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Coalition to address local healthcare concerns

Over the next year, La Plata Healthcare Improvement Coalition aims to open conversations and develop solutions

August 5, 2023

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 220

About 90 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about who will select Allison Aichele’s…

August 4, 2023

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Southwest Coloradans honor national parks

The nation honors the Great American Outdoors Act’s third anniversary

August 4, 2023

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La Plata County family loses home in fire east of Durango

Blaze reportedly started on front porch, but cause remains under investigation

August 4, 2023

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Ordinance banning retail pet sales in Durango fails with scant support from City Council

City attorney previously outlined concerns with restricting ethical breeders

August 4, 2023

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Durango Herald welcomes new Deputy Editor

Colorado native eyes more solution-based, enterprise journalism

August 4, 2023

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A small town big on art

City of Durango grant programs empower artists Durango artist Maddie Sanders touches up her mural at Manna soup kitchen on…

August 4, 2023

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Four escape serious injury after SUV does nose-dive near north Durango

Fire department uses ladders to help extricate occupants

August 3, 2023

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Firefighters seek to use Dry Lake fire for fuels reduction

Lightning started fire Sunday east of Bayfield; smoke was visible from U.S. Highway 160

August 3, 2023

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Strong winds, broken tree branch knock out power to 10,000 LPEA customers

Meteorologist says ‘downburst’ likely cause of sudden gusts in Durango area

August 3, 2023

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City clerk becomes first in Durango’s history to earn master clerk certification

Faye Harmer rises to top 10% of municipal bookkeepers in Colorado

August 3, 2023