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Colorado health care system fires 119 unvaccinated workers

The exterior of the University of Colorado Hospital on the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora in October 2019. The hospital…

October 5, 2021

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Blueprints of Hope, cancer support nonprofit, receives $38,250 donation

Money donated at annual Columbine Classic Duet Golf Tournament

October 5, 2021

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Family fearful of mountain lions rescued by helicopter north of Durango

‘We decided that we needed to have them extricated sooner than later,’ said search and rescue official

October 5, 2021

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Driver who plunged over College Mesa suspected of ‘drifting,’ a driving technique gone wrong

Three Fort Lewis College students were in vehicle at time of crash

October 5, 2021

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Man arrested in connection with stabbing death west of Pagosa Springs

Victim called 911, identified alleged attacker before dying from injuries

October 5, 2021

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One killed, another in critical condition after crash on U.S. Highway 550 north of Durango

Head-on collision occurred Sunday night near Hermosa

October 4, 2021

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Update: Precipitation headed to Southwest Colorado, but milder winter expected

A weaker La Niña likely will lead to a milder winter, though snow has already fallen in Southwest Colorado

October 4, 2021

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Amendment 78: Voters will decide if lawmakers should have more oversight of spending

Supporters say the measure will increase transparency; opponents call it a partisan ploy to disrupt government

October 4, 2021

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Update: Facebook’s global outage gradually dissipating

Service restored Monday evening; Facebook pages in Durango and Cortez affected

October 4, 2021

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Can you hear me now? For some Verizon customers north of Durango, the answer is ‘no.’

Wireless provider says high usage during summer caused problems

October 4, 2021

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Hundreds participate in downtown Durango Women’s March

Activists advocate for reproductive rights, political engagement

October 4, 2021

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Needham Elementary principal is a product of Durango School District

Accelerated student growth a focus after setbacks brought on by COVID-19 Riley Alderton principal of Needham Elementary School in front…

October 3, 2021

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Snow covers area mountains

Clouds open up long enough to show the snow-covered La Plata Mountains on Friday west of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry…

October 2, 2021

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Can a Lego League rekindle students’ interest in STEM education?

Durango School District 9-R seeks volunteers to put program into action

October 2, 2021

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Bayfield School District defends COVID-19 policies

Parents upset unvaccinated students were asked not to attend outside events

October 1, 2021

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The ACLU has become a powerful player at the Colorado Capitol. But at what cost?

Organization’s policy team resigned this month after running an ambitious legislative agenda

October 1, 2021

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Drilling leases on 58,000 acres in public land in Colorado were awarded without proper environmental review

A federal judge was asked to void the leases awarded in 2018, but she instead ordered ‘remedial action’

October 1, 2021

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Hey readers, what would you like to put into our time capsule?

Herald seeks ideas about items to put in vault

October 1, 2021

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Should methane rules extend to older wells?

U.S. Sens. Bennet, Hickenlooper seek to extend Obama-era protections to orphaned and abandoned sites

October 1, 2021

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Police identify woman shot in leg near Cortez elementary school

Victim was found in back of car on way to hospital, police say

October 1, 2021

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Archuleta County says it wants more information about costs, services provided by SJBPH

Investigative committee studying whether Archuleta should split from health department

October 1, 2021

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Photos: Solar & Net Zero Home Tour

Deborah Lycan and Rich Farrington stand outside of their net-zero home on Thursday. The house is highly insulated with a…

October 1, 2021

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Durango firefighters test $1.2 million ladder truck

‘Tower 1’ can reach 100 feet, which will help protect hotels and downtown buildings

September 30, 2021

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Ever get in the wrong car? This couple did, and drove it home

Owner reports SUV stolen, then chalks it up to a ‘misunderstanding’

September 30, 2021