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Durango sculpture being repaired by original artist

‘Endurance’ was damaged when a car smashed into it at the Florida Road roundabout

April 4, 2026

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Jail officials say Mercy Hospital returning inmates without care

La Plata County seeks answers after repeated returns raise medical concerns

April 4, 2026

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Fort Lewis College launches four-week Women’s Leadership in Practice series

Program created in response to feedback, demand, college says

April 3, 2026

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Colorado bill would make it easier to cite residents for bear conflicts

Measure targets human actions that attract wildlife

April 3, 2026

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Rep. Jeff Hurd meets with La Plata County business leaders

Congressman discussed affordability, economic growth and Iran war

April 3, 2026

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Second homes prove tricky issue for Durango officials

City’s 12% vacancy rate lower than mountain resort towns, but housing concerns persist

April 3, 2026

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Durango’s ‘crown jewel’ Animas River Trail is 50 years in the making

City still negotiating connection to Three Springs

April 3, 2026

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Durango-based company launches ‘Facebook Marketplace for businesses’

Paid membership gets access to eco-friendly buying, selling, donations in Four Corners

April 2, 2026

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House passes Prevent Sexual Abuse in Jails bill

Legislation created, in part, in response to La Plata County Jail commander case

April 2, 2026

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Colorado State Patrol urges drivers to slow down during enforcement campaign

Lower speeds can reduce fuel costs, avoid costly tickets

April 2, 2026

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Photo: Every little bit of snow helps

The early morning sun lights up the La Plata Mountains on Thursday after fresh snowfall from a recent storm. (Jerry…

April 2, 2026

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Photo: A window into Easter spirit

Diana Crawford paints an Easter mural on the windows of Firestone of Durango on Thursday on north Main Avenue. (Jerry…

April 2, 2026

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Road Runner Transit announces temporary transit route adjustments

(Durango Herald file) Road Runner Transit will temporarily reduce service because of a drop in local nonfederal funding, according to…

April 2, 2026

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La Plata Electric Association exits Tri-State after decades-long power partnership

Co-op cites lower costs, emissions and greater energy independence

April 2, 2026

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More than 5 miles of Mancos River now protected by Montezuma Land Conservancy

Organization aims to keep land in pristine condition for the benefit of wildlife

April 1, 2026

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Durango man dies in crash south of Durango

William Frownfelter, 31, was driving a Subaru Outback near Bondad Hill when he failed to negotiate a curve

April 1, 2026

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Durango school counselor faces uncertain future after contract nonrenewal

‘I was the sole breadwinner,’ staff member says

April 1, 2026

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Two women survive overdoses at La Plata County Jail

Sheriff says more community addiction resources needed to curb incidents

April 1, 2026

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Saul’s Creek burn marks return of ‘good fire’ to San Juan Forest playbook

Prescribed burn east of Bayfield will act as a backstop to future wildfires

April 1, 2026

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Federal judge rules Trump’s NPR, PBS funding cuts unconstitutional

KSUT in Ignacio and other Colorado stations among plaintiffs in First Amendment case

March 31, 2026

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Storm to bring rain, snow back to Southwest Colorado

High pressure breaks down as weather system brings cooler temperatures and precipitation

March 31, 2026

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Skier narrowly avoids landing on child while skiing at Purgatory Resort

Video of close-call stunt goes viral; resort reminds patrons to follow safety etiquette

March 31, 2026

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Colorado attorney general candidate vows to work against Trump’s ‘wrecking ball’

Former federal litigator says battle is between powerful and powerless

March 30, 2026

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Switchback Taco closes after seven years in downtown Durango

Owners hint at ‘something new and exciting’ in coming weeks

March 30, 2026