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Boulevard association to meet Sunday in Mason Park

The Boulevard Neighborhood Association will hold its annual meeting from 1-3 p.m. Sunday (Oct. 16) at Mason Park on East…

Sen. Michael Bennet stumps in Durango, calls on young voters

‘There is no alternative,’ senator says in making an appeal to Democratic electors

Children’s art display represents so much more than glazed clay

Hispanic organization seeks to help those with limited access to mental health resources

Injured Cortez woman airlifted from Poverty Gulch area

One woman injured near Hope Lake Trail; another at Bridal Veil Falls

Amendment E: Colorado tax exemption would be extended to Gold Star spouses

Colorado voters will see Amendment E on their ballots this 2022 election. Here’s what it would do, plus the arguments…

City of Durango seeks development ideas for centrally located property

D&SNG says solution for railroad customers needed if parking lot is sold

National Republicans make foray into Colorado’s U.S. Senate race with $1.25M from PAC

The Senate Leadership Fund spending is the first real indication Republicans think Joe O’Dea has a shot at unseating Michael…

NTSB: Plane in midair collision not transmitting signal

DENVER – A homebuilt airplane that collided with another small plane last month in northern Colorado, killing three people, was…

1,900-acre solar project proposed south of Hesperus would be among state’s largest

Development would include battery storage and enough energy to power 56,000 homes annually

Durango-area residents rally in support of reproductive rights

Event draws about 60 participants, including politicians

First band of wild horses captured at Mesa Verde National Park

Bait-and-trap roundup of mustangs will continue for a couple of years

October 9, 2022

An ‘exceptional’ bounty gathered for 14th Annual Apple Days festival

Kids and families juice fruit the old-fashioned way at Durango Farmers Market on Saturday

March for Choice to be held Sunday

A “March for Choice” will be held Sunday in downtown Durango. Participants are asked to gather at 12:45 p.m. at…

Alleged trespasser held at gunpoint at McPhee campground

Camper draws firearm after man entered truck at 4 a.m.

Revision of La Plata County gas and oil land-use code underway

County will continue to offer opportunities for public input through early November

New rental subsidy program planned for 2023 in Durango

City’s housing division has plans for La Posta Road

What readers had to say this week about local stories, Sept. 30-Oct. 6

People weighed in on microloans, Purple Cliffs and Centura Health’s urgent care closure

Photo: Traffic switch for U.S. Highway 550 south of Durango

Colorado Department of Transportation switched traffic to a new lane of travel Friday in the construction area of the U.S.…

So far, minimal impact from Purple Cliffs closure

Law enforcement credits partnerships with community organizations that help the homeless

Enrollment down at Fort Lewis College

Fall 2022 head count has 175 fewer students than last year

Saturday print editions of Herald moving to Sunday

Beginning Sunday, Oct. 23, The Durango Herald’s weekend edition will be published Sunday rather than Saturday. With the change, print…

Trial set for Dolores County horse neglect case

Charges against co-defendant dismissed because charge or custody standard could not be met

Move over athletics, Durango High School launches esports

Students compete against other high schools in western Colorado to crown the best gamers