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Durango senior center to close Fridays

Transportation services available during extended hours and meals still available five days a week

February 7, 2025

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Photos: Bird’s-eye view

The bald eagle is the official bird of the United States of America

February 7, 2025

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Under the (new) lights of Chapman Hill

With a new lift, rope tow and expanded terrain, skiers say Durango’s in-town ski area is better than ever

February 7, 2025

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Colorado gun ban bill loses Democratic backer

Sen. Marc Snyder says he won’t vote ‘yes’ on the bill

February 7, 2025

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Photo: Florida Mesa Elementary School students learn about city government

Durango Mayor Jessika Buell answers questions from Florida Mesa Elementary School student council members and teacher, from left, Kylie Rivera,…

February 6, 2025

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Durango to manage municipal inmates itself for foreseeable future

City to raise 911 service fees after fallout with La Plata County

February 6, 2025

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Durango to drop jail lawsuits against sheriff, La Plata commissioners

County officials denounce legal actions, say they have damaged relations

February 6, 2025

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Community members in Cortez protest actions by Trump administration

‘We the people have to show up. Why aren’t more people outraged?’

February 6, 2025

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Durango city councilor faces censure after calling into doubt closed meeting procedures

Charges of ‘lies,’ ‘rants’ and ‘disgusting’ character defamation abound in council chambers

February 6, 2025

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Ann Morse, who took Manna beyond traditional soup kitchen, departs organization

Two co-executive directors will help fill vacancy

February 6, 2025

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La Plata County looking to sell Durango’s Old Main Post Office

Asking price for centrally located building is $5 million

February 6, 2025

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Free Land Holders have private meeting in Denver court

They offered silver to the judge, a nod to the Articles of Confederation

February 5, 2025

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Man found dead in west Durango

Howard Randal Sills, 34, died by suicide, La Plata County coroner said

February 5, 2025

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Will the next six weeks turn around Southwest Colorado’s dismal snowpack?

Reservoir managers hope winter weather will up their supply headed into spring

February 5, 2025

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Bennet, Hickenlooper back Colorado energy executive to lead Department of Energy

Chris Wright acknowledges climate change exists but prioritizes new technologies

February 4, 2025

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Former Telluride ski patroller convicted of sending dozens of threats

Man threatened to kill, harm law enforcement official

February 4, 2025

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Photos: Forget the snowplows; it’s apparently street sweeper season in Durango

Brice Simpson with the city of Durango drives a street sweeper Tuesday on 32nd Street. Normally, the sweeper is parked…

February 4, 2025

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Retrial begins for Durango man accused of arson at south City Market

It is the third attempt to hold a trial for Bradley Clark, 52

February 4, 2025

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Video: Snowdown Light Parade 2025

The Maker Lab float participated in the Snowdown Light Parade on Friday in Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca

February 4, 2025

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Southwest Colorado’s tribal nations warn of immigration enforcement activity

Southern Ute officials encourage members to call local authorities if they are detained

February 3, 2025

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Snowdown was busy but smooth, Durango police say

Officer-initiated calls ticked up slightly from past years, while DUI arrests were down slightly

February 3, 2025

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Project SunShare offers working homeowners solar power in Southwest Colorado

Frozen federal funds or not, the ‘solar-coaster’ keeps on rolling

February 3, 2025

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23,000 gallons of gasoline spilled into their yard; now, this Durango couple can’t go home

A pipeline burst in La Plata County in December, contaminating several wells

February 3, 2025

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A&L Coors to take over distribution for Ska Brewing

‘Right now, (we) are still the sole owners of Ska,’ Dave Thibodeau says

February 3, 2025