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Cortez-based Osprey Packs agrees to sell to Helen of Troy

$414 million deal expected to be finalized by end of the year

November 30, 2021

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Four Corners Fencing Club seeks new members, equipment to keep dueling

Effort under way to replace sabres that work with electronic scoring system

November 30, 2021

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Mercy Regional Medical Center CEO exposed to COVID-19

Like all hospital employees, a 10-day quarantine was enforced

November 30, 2021

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Durango says pickleball is too loud for outdoor tennis courts

City is looking for other spaces where residents can play

November 30, 2021

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Feel good about your Christmas tree with help from Southwest Colorado conservation group

San Juan Mountains Association doubles impact of wildfire mitigation efforts

November 29, 2021

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Shooting victim recorded a video shortly before his death

In social media post, Jamison McMaster recounts being hit with a rock

November 29, 2021

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Coloradans typically reject tax increases, except when it comes to funding parks and trails

Conservation could become a bipartisan issue that unites urban and rural voters

November 29, 2021

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Durango has few holiday traditions like Lorraine Taylor’s window painting

Artist plans to call it quits in 2022 after 60 years of festive art

November 29, 2021

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Risk of human-caused wildfires a growing concern in San Juan Mountains

As Colorado’s climate becomes warmer and drier, fires can spark easier and burn larger

November 28, 2021

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Shoppers turn out for Small Business Saturday

Local employees say this is the busiest holiday season they’ve seen in Durango

November 27, 2021

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What are Durango businesses doing to win you over?

Downtown stores, business group list best reasons to shop local

November 27, 2021

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Santa, tree lighting kick off Durango’s holiday season

Ira Feeney, 3, gives Santa a big hug after he arrived at Buckley Park on Friday for the lighting of…

November 27, 2021

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Regional economic strategy targets housing, infrastructure goals

Report also addresses using natural lands to support economy

November 27, 2021

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COVID-19 outbreak detected at south City Market

Meanwhile, a new variant of the virus rears its head in South Africa

November 26, 2021

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Indivisible Durango to host food drive for Manna soup kitchen

Indivisible Durango will host its Thanks + Giving food drive for Manna soup kitchen from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.…

November 26, 2021

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Transit pass and parking card discounts coincide with Noel Nite

Downtown Durango could be packed if shoppers turn out

November 26, 2021

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Some public lands to close for winter to protect wildlife

Closures beginning Dec. 1 will help mule deer and elk through the colder months

November 25, 2021

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Manna hands out hundreds of to-go meals on Thanksgiving

Soup kitchen stepped up after COVID-19 canceled Durango’s community feast

November 25, 2021

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Durango Turkey Trot is on the run again

Quincy Sinek and others take off at the start of the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort…

November 25, 2021

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Holiday Rewards Program incentivizes local shopping

The sidewalks of downtown Durango were filled in 2017 during Noel Night. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)du1-i-syn The Durango Business Improvement…

November 25, 2021

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 142

About 120 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what species is delaying the…

November 25, 2021

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Durango School District told to update its reading curriculum

9-R working to realign K-3 curricula with READ Act standards

November 25, 2021

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Rapid testing remains elusive in fight against COVID-19

Colorado lost an important tool when community sites phased out tests

November 25, 2021

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Good Samaritan critically injured in chain-reaction crash west of Durango

Fog, icy road conditions partly to blame for four-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 160

November 25, 2021