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Jury trial for man accused in Cortez shooting is canceled

Defendant enters guilty plea as part of deal with prosecutors

September 26, 2022

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Purple Cliffs residents, soon to be displaced, can store belongings with nonprofit

Community Compassion Outreach will hold onto items for six months

September 26, 2022

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Homeslice to open its new location this week on north Main Avenue in Durango

Former Bird’s location will include drive-thru window for online orders

September 26, 2022

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Durango rock climber rises above MS diagnosis, bringing others with him

Colorado Timberline Academy’s Ian Altman defies personal odds while living life to the extreme

September 26, 2022

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Fruits are booming this harvest season around Durango

14th annual Apple Days Festival at farmers market scheduled for Oct. 8

September 25, 2022

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Chimney Rock celebrates 10th anniversary as national monument

Event includes tours of the archaeological sites and dancing

September 24, 2022

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Mercy Hospital plans to end female sterilization procedure in 2023

Loss of treatment creates ‘unnecessary risk’ for patients, doctors say

September 24, 2022

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Durango receives ‘best possible marks’ in 2021 financial audit

City’s net income grew by $13 million last year

September 24, 2022

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What readers had to say this week about local stories, Sept. 17-23

People weigh in on bump-outs, trade school and electric vehicles

September 24, 2022

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Southern Ute Drum takes 13 press awards in Denver

Biweekly newspaper is available online and at multiple locations throughout Durango area

September 24, 2022

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The Durango Herald wins 34 awards in Colorado press competition

Newspaper honored for design, photography, public service and breaking news

September 23, 2022

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Jury trial set for shooting incident in Cortez

Victim shot in the leg during altercation; standoff ensued, and school was evacuated

September 23, 2022

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Durango prosecutor seeks to reduce time it takes to resolve criminal cases

Data dashboard allows public to view local judicial trends

September 23, 2022

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Dozens of new bike racks being installed across Durango

Bicycle security is meant to promote active transportation

September 23, 2022

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Colorado Legislature faces inflationary budget crunch as risk of recession grows

Legislature faces prospect of cutting its spending plans, according to economic forecasts presented Thursday

September 23, 2022

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Purgatory Resort bike patrol votes to unionize

Patrollers seek year-round status for better pay, benefits and worker retention

September 23, 2022

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Lawsuit filed in Durango seeks to resolve contract dispute between moviemaking businesses

Complaint says film studio took money to build sets that were never made

September 23, 2022

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Mercy Hospital gets new CEO

Brandon Mencini began his two-decade health care career working as an EMT in Lakewood

September 22, 2022

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Heavy morning rain presents flood concerns for La Plata County

Some areas received a half-inch of moisture

September 22, 2022

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Durango Parks and Recreation struggles to retain youth soccer players

Program gains players after COVID-19, but city officials want to go further

September 22, 2022

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La Plata County to host workshops on gas and oil land-use codes

Presentations will update residents on state rules while seeking feedback for local revisions

September 22, 2022

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Classic race cars stop in Cortez for charity event

Colorado Grand tour features pre-1960 race cars, donates to Piñon Project

September 22, 2022

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Residents file lawsuit against owner of Vallecito Resort mobile home park

Legal action says owners unlawfully acquired ownership of property, wrongfully terminated leases and tried to push out tenants

September 22, 2022

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Durango outreach program offering free transportation for Purple Cliffs residents

Nonprofit will help those in need get to destinations around town

September 21, 2022