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GOP woman from Southwest Colorado to challenge Boebert

Marina Zimmerman said Republican Party needs to move past QAnon, voter fraud

August 13, 2021

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Photos: Goats have their day at the La Plata County Fair

Rhianna Velasquez, 14, uses a blower to dry Betty, a Boer goat, on Thursday before showing her in the production…

August 13, 2021

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Durango School District to require face masks as part of dress code

Parents sharply divided over mandate; board members vote unanimously for requirement

August 13, 2021

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San Juan County, Colo., ranks ‘very high’ for COVID-19, issues mask mandate

Community reports 62% increase in cases this month

August 12, 2021

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CMAS results: Colorado students lost ground during year of disrupted learning

Hispanic and low-income students post larger drops

August 12, 2021

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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 134

About 85 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about a recent small fire, with…

August 12, 2021

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Hard drugs being trafficked into area, Sheriff’s Office says

Mexican cartels are a major source, according to law enforcement

August 12, 2021

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Fisherman reported missing near Purgatory Resort self-rescues

Search team looked for man late into Wednesday night

August 12, 2021

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San Juan Basin Public Health announces vaccination clinics

A subject receives a shot March 16 in the first-stage safety study clinical trial of a potential vaccine by Moderna…

August 12, 2021

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Residents encouraged to help deter bears from human food sources

Black bears in Colorado are entering hyperphagia and will spend up to 20 hours a day trying to eat more…

August 12, 2021

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City Hall chambers limited to 20 people during meetings because of COVID-19

Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald<br><br>Durango’s City Administrative Offices will be closed Tuesday, including offices at City Hall, River City Hall, Durango Police…

August 12, 2021

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Street pavement overlay projects to start on Baker Lane and Mercury Village Drive

Street pavement overlay projects are expected to begin Monday on Baker Lane and on Mercury Village Drive. Each project will…

August 12, 2021

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Durango man killed in crash north of Durango

Colorado State Patrol suspects alcohol, speed played a role

August 12, 2021

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La Plata County Jail inmate dies from ‘self-inflicted trauma’

Deputies attempted life-saving measures before taking man to hospital

August 11, 2021

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Photos: Van tumbles into Animas River

A van rolled down a steep embankment and into the Animas River on Wednesday near Sawmill Road and Rivergate Lane.…

August 11, 2021

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Freddy’s, a fast-casual chain eatery, opens in Durango

Hot dogs and sandwiches range from $6 to $14

August 11, 2021

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Mechanical treatments scheduled for Perins Peak, Bodo state wildlife areas

Colorado Parks and Wildlife will begin a mechanical treatment operation at Perins Peak State Wildlife Area in August. The project…

August 11, 2021

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La Plata County Fair returns with crafts, livestock and derby

Crowd-pleasers were canceled last year because of COVID-19

August 11, 2021

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Mercy temporarily suspends non-emergent procedures because of COVID-19 cases among staff

Operations are anticipated to resume after Friday

August 11, 2021

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Durango 9-R votes to sell historic administration campus to fire district

School district finalizes sale of downtown parcel to Durango Fire

August 11, 2021

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Photos: Hundreds honor Rep. Mike McLachlan at memorial

More than 200 people attended a memorial service for former state Rep. Mike McLachlan on Saturday at the Powerhouse Science…

August 11, 2021

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Ahead of recall vote, Silverton trustees look to set the record straight

Election scheduled for Oct. 12; new candidates can throw names into ring

August 10, 2021

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Judge orders dogs be returned after seizure by sheriff

Citations issued for alleged animal cruelty

August 10, 2021

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Outbreak at Durango car dealership grows; 12 cases, 3 deaths

Community urged to wear masks, receive vaccination for COVID-19

August 10, 2021