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Hands Off! Rally in Durango draws out 1,000 protesters

Vivian Smotherman: ‘We are not at the beginning of fascism. We are in the middle’

April 5, 2025

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Colorado Board of Veterans Affairs meets on tribal land for first time

Group gathers in Ignacio at invitation of Southern Ute leadership

April 5, 2025

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Photo: Learning to judge

Children participate in Rumble in the Rockies Livestock Judging Contest

April 4, 2025

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Meet Harold the Helper, our new AI chatbot

Dear readers, The Durango Herald is excited to introduce Harold the Helper, a new AI-powered chatbot designed to improve readers’…

April 4, 2025

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Durango spa receives liquor license despite concerns over prior alcohol violation

Council narrowly approves license for River’s Edge Wellness Center

April 3, 2025

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Durango prepares parking permit program for downtown workers

City explores cost of parking garage study

April 3, 2025

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Durango duo fined for disturbing Canyonlands cultural site

Pair to pay combined $1,550, barred from Utah federal lands for one year

April 3, 2025

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Montezuma County considered ‘at-risk’ for a measles outbreak

Fewer than 95% of its K-12 population is vaccinated

April 3, 2025

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New veterinary clinic in Durango provides low-cost care to pets that need it most

Denkai Animal Sanctuary posts up at 1401 Main Ave.

April 3, 2025

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Early morning gunshot shatters Durango Rec Center window

Joe Brinkerhoff, 76, was arrested in connection with shooting

April 3, 2025

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Federal budget cuts dry up funding for La Plata County Public Health resources

Department ordered to stop work related to childhood vaccination, infectious disease investigation grants

April 2, 2025

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Cortez plans to resurface skate park, implement safety measures

It should be resurfaced by the end of summer

April 2, 2025

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Durango plans on-demand transit to city’s outdoor destinations this summer

State budget cuts raise uncertainty about local programs’ continuation

April 2, 2025

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After meeting with Rep. Jeff Hurd, La Plata County commissioners feel ‘very heard’

Board met with Colorado congressman to voice concerns over federal spending cuts

April 1, 2025

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Photo: Durango voters weigh in on City Council, half-cent sales tax

Stephen Roseman casts his ballot Tuesday at Durango City Hall. Voters are weighing in on three open Durango City Council…

April 1, 2025

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As Trump moves to dismantle Department of Education, 9-R superintendent weighs in on local impact

Any cuts or delays to federal funding would be ‘catastrophic’ for 9-R students, Karen Cheser says

April 1, 2025

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Durango voters back half-cent sales tax extension

Ballot Question 2A will fund municipal buildings, as well as parks, open space and trails

April 1, 2025

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Kip Koso, Shirley Gonzales and Jessika Buell win election to Durango City Council

Half-cent sales tax passes with strong voter support

April 1, 2025

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Road, trail construction underway for Durango Mesa Park

‘Endless’ opportunities include amphitheater with occupancy for 20,000

April 1, 2025

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Forest Service to return Indigenous remains discovered near McPhee Reservoir

At least 10 individuals and 10 shards of pottery were unearthed in 2021 and 2022

April 1, 2025

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Railroad construction to close section of College Drive for 10 days in downtown Durango

Area will be inaccessible to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic

April 1, 2025

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What does a resilient Mancos look like?

Community-led workshops in April will brainstorm answers

April 1, 2025

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U.S. Highway 160 reopens after crash south of Durango

Collision near Farmington Hill interrupted evening commute

March 31, 2025

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As FLC president, Heather Shotton would bring 20 years of advocacy, leadership, vision

Board of Trustees names sole finalist after monthslong search

March 31, 2025