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San Juan Mountains Association halts visitor services amid government shutdown

Six employees ‘temporarily laid off with no recourse for back pay’

October 6, 2025

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Claims of slurs, bullying led to Fort Lewis College basketball coach’s resignation

Bob Pietrack quit in 2024 after a letter from his assistant coach triggered an investigation

October 6, 2025

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Durango City Council to consider loosening ADU restrictions

Proponents say move would help housing needs; opponents say increased density hurts neighborhoods

October 5, 2025

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‘They are, not they were’: Gold Star parents honor children in Durango

Families of fallen service members gather to share memories, support one another, keep their children’s stories alive at annual healing…

October 4, 2025

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Photos: Harvest Festival Car Show in Ignacio

Crime fighter and Batmobile builder Mike Esch of Albuquerque stands next to his creation on Saturday at the Harvest Festival…

October 4, 2025

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Western history celebrated on Main Avenue during Durango Cowboy Gathering

Several thousand spectators gather to watch motorless parade

October 4, 2025

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Durango-area small businesses feel effects of Trump’s tariffs

Hickenlooper introduces bill that could mitigate financial stress

October 4, 2025

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Techstars Startup Weekend to bring AI programming to FLC students, community members

Event presented for first time in Durango in partnership with West Slope Startup Week and Howdy Partners Venture Fund

October 3, 2025

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Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains to reopen in Durango

Community support a driving force behind health center’s return, organization’s president says

October 3, 2025

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Durango shooting victim identified as 66-year-old grandmother

Shooter described as ‘abusive ex-husband’; granddaughter says outcome was preventable

October 3, 2025

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Defense secretary’s speech ‘very useful’ in giving military direction, says retired four-star general in Durango

Pete Hegseth promotes ‘warrior ethos’ at Quantico assembly

October 3, 2025

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Two die in shooting near Durango Walmart

Police: No active threat to public

October 3, 2025

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It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s the Fort Lewis College Skydiving Club

Program aims to teach students how to dive safely – while competing

October 3, 2025

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Skydiving: The most terrifying – but fun – thing you will ever do

Herald reporter jumps with Fort Lewis College team members

October 3, 2025

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Traffic sparse at Mesa Verde National Park after partial closure

Federal shutdown limits access, but scenic drive still wows at Mesa Verde

October 3, 2025

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Code Rights Project went searching for answers. Comes up with more questions

Citizen-led group searched for bottlenecks in La Plata County planning department

October 2, 2025

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Hall of Heroes to be hosted this weekend at VFW Post 4031 in Durango

Silent auction will support Healing Conference for Gold Star Families

October 2, 2025

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Prescribed burns outside Bayfield postponed amid federal shutdown

Mitigation work in Columbine Ranger District to be rescheduled

October 2, 2025

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Mancos farmers prepare to wrap up a successful season despite water woes

Some farms had to reduce capacity or shift markets, but most made it through

October 2, 2025

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Boater rescued from Lemon Reservoir after inflatable kayak sinks

Hypothermia and disorientation can occur quickly in cold water

October 2, 2025

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Hickenlooper, Bennet stand firm in opposing Republican funding measure

Rep. Jeff Hurd accuses Democrats of choosing ‘politics over common sense’

October 1, 2025

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Durango man dies in backcountry motorcycle crash northwest of town

Emergency crews from three counties helped recover body in remote area

October 1, 2025

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Update: Street racing crash injures two in Farmington; police release video

Car flees scene of arrest, hits vehicle at grocery store

October 1, 2025

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Update: Federal shutdown closes Mesa Verde National Park facilities; tourists caught off-guard

Loop roads, the Mesa Verde Museum and Visitor Center closed

October 1, 2025