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Mandatory composting in Durango? City Council will decide this fall

Early survey results show support for improved existing services over new costs

July 1, 2026

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Fourth of July celebrations to fill Four Corners with parades, music and fireworks

Communities to mark America’s 250th with festivals, family activities

July 1, 2026

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La Plata County voters favor Weiser, Marx in gubernatorial race

Turnout expected to be about 36% – lower than predicted

June 30, 2026

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How does La Plata County ensure every ballot is counted accurately?

About 20 election judges were busy moving through carefully choreographed dance at election center Monday

June 30, 2026

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‘Open to our heroes’: Mountain Range Fitness in Cortez offers free access to firefighters

Gym opening doors to crews battling blazes locally

June 30, 2026

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Durango municipal judge takes oath of office

Beth Padilla says she will continue specialty court started by predecessor

June 30, 2026

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Silverton cancels fireworks as wildfires burn across Southwest Colorado

Town, San Juan County tighten restrictions amid severe drought and persistent warm weather

June 30, 2026

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Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory appoints Al Harper as interim CEO

The move follows Jeff Geygan’s resignation

June 30, 2026

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Axis Health System restructures behavioral health crisis services

Acute Treatment Unit closes to make room for Walk-in Crisis Center

June 30, 2026

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Can Durango become a Vision Zero city?

Councilors review speed management plan to reduce traffic-related fatalities to none

June 30, 2026

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Former Bessie G miner keeps history alive in La Plata County

‘I think about it almost every day, because it was a time that changed me,’ Bruce Gillen says

June 29, 2026

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Fort Lewis College gets $1.35 million grant to explore a ‘more-than-human world’ through an Indigenous lens

FLC will establish a new humanities lab

June 29, 2026

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July Fourth calendar for the Four Corners, including Durango, Cortez, Silverton and Farmington

Fireworks, concerts, festivals and family games happening across region

June 29, 2026

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Reduced wind allows for productive day fighting Ferris Fire from the air

Blaze expands to 15,888 acres; evacuations remain in effect

June 29, 2026

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Birding supplies Southwest Colorado residents with community, grounding

Durango Bird Club offers activities, information, connectivity

June 29, 2026

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Ferris Fire grows to 10,000 acres, evacuations expanded to include private lands

Blaze northeast of Pleasant View was zero percent contained as of Sunday afternoon

June 28, 2026

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La Plata County celebrates first project fully funded by 1A tax dollars

Repair of culvert on County Road 524 damaged in October floods completed

June 28, 2026

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Public meetings for the week of June 29-July 3

EXAMPLE: Board of Adjustments, 3 p.m., Smith Council Chambers, City Hall, 949 East Second Ave. City of Durango Monday, June…

June 28, 2026

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Three wildfires break out near Dolores-Montezuma county line

Blazes northeast of Pleasant View total 5,800 acres; no homes threatened

June 27, 2026

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‘It feeds my soul’: Durango green thumbs show off water-wise landscapes in Gardens on Tour

Botanic society’s annual jaunt focuses on drought, native plants and pollinators

June 27, 2026

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Durango Fire responds to blaze above Lightner Creek late Friday evening

Officials warn of ‘unprecedented’ fire conditions

June 27, 2026

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La Plata County has 160 acres slated for Colorado oil and gas lease sale

Sell-offs happening at increased rate after One Big Beautiful Bill Act

June 27, 2026

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Rare superbloom event takes over alpine meadows in Southwest Colorado

After decades of growing, green gentians blossom across high elevation meadows

June 27, 2026

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Video: Summer thunderstorm

An afternoon thunderstorm on Friday brought much needed moisture to parts of La Plata County. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)

June 26, 2026