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Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:56:09 -0600 en-us 30 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/durango-community-recreation-center-reopens-waterslide/ Reopening comes one day after city reports uncertain timeline Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:23:08 -0600 087520DF-001D-43CA-AEEA-F2949597E9E7 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/eight-years-later-lake-nighthorse-road-improvement-project-underway/ Estimated $5.2 million price tag; city of Durango responsible for roughly $1.2 million Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0600 53C1F41B-2A76-443B-ACEF-0561A82D815F https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/first-staff-cohort-moves-into-new-durango-school-district-workforce-housing/ Rent ranges from $750 to $1,950 per month Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0600 CDBC4047-CC33-4239-8B3B-D63B358A0877 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/la-plata-county-meets-requirements-for-state-affordable-housing-funding/ Approved fast-track review process won’t solve home shortage but adds another tool, experts say Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:03:20 -0600 26526BDD-D822-4D8F-91E9-6994990AEA21 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/65-of-durango-adus-are-compliant-with-citys-program/ Councilors ask what they’re hoping to achieve with requirements such as owner occupancy Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:12:31 -0600 6ED07C3E-B2AF-4D86-AB70-2F42C2F20442 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/check-out-our-new-website/ Dear Readers, We are excited to share the newly redesigned DurangoHerald.com with you. 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Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:54:14 -0600 2A9346EA-5740-4786-AF4F-2C85ADF67A63 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/waterslide-at-durango-community-recreation-center-closed-reopening-date-uncertain/ City hopes to have slide back in commission ‘very soon,’ spokesman says Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:50:40 -0600 4C28A5C6-5525-44C5-904A-EA04E4AA4250 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/pest-removal-is-batty-in-the-best-way-for-founder-of-animas-wildlife-solutions/ Matthew Territ deals with woodpeckers, rattlesnakes, skunks and raccoons, but removing bats is his true moneymaker Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0600 5BD77C95-2B30-4040-82D5-C88E537CBB3C https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/milling-and-paving-project-to-impact-florida-road-traffic-this-week/ Thoroughfare will remain open, but delays expected through Monday Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:58:15 -0600 C5A22275-126B-47D1-B6E7-67D0E177B653 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/air-quality-advisory-issued-as-wildfire-smoke-blankets-southwest-colorado/ Young, elderly and those with heart disease and respiratory illnesses should consider staying indoors Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:17:37 -0600 0E69BEF1-3F11-4A7A-A6D5-17D860E609F8 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/ferris-fire-grows-to-nearly-48000-acres-dry-lightening-a-concern-today/ Blaze was 22% contained following Monday’s mitigation efforts Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:28:02 -0600 6C0682CD-D83F-4F0D-8FFC-BAB3B2217091 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/gallery/photos-farmington-fireworks-show-from-setup-to-launch/ Western Enterprises Inc. personnel take a portrait with their mortar rack setup and firing system for the annual fireworks display on Friday on Sullivan Hill. (Curtis Ray Benally/Special to the Tri-City Record) Stephen McGatfick, Western Enterprises Inc. technician, makes final... Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:58:32 -0600 4567D489-43F7-48D4-8D76-AEBF598119AD https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/towaoc-man-sentenced-to-seven-years-in-prison-for-assault/ Bentley Watts Jr. pleaded guilty to two counts of assault against a former partner in 2024 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0600 C6E27B19-A65F-4630-B099-924C6E3D4AC1 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/new-rocky-mountain-chocolate-factory-interim-ceo-wants-to-make-chocolate-fun-again/ Al Harper plans to move RMCF away from ‘corporate’ model, address financial woes Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0600 CB2A56EA-DDED-4EC9-8C67-668EB255CA00 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/kyle-karros-hits-a-3-run-homer-in-the-8th-to-lift-the-rockies-past-the-giants-7-6/ Colorado Rockies' Kyle Karros follows the flight of his three-run home run off San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Dylan Smith in the eighth inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 5, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)(AP Photo/David Zalubowski) DENVER... Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:20:03 -0600 8BD21296-4B79-51D6-B0E5-F5BA233B613A https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/public-meetings-for-the-week-of-july-6-10/ City of Durango Tuesday, July 7 City Council Study Session, 2 p.m., Smith Council Chambers, City Hall, 949 East Second Avenue. City Council will receive an update about accessory dwelling units along with other items. City Council Regular Meeting, 5:30... Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:00:00 -0600 01B3AF49-3824-491D-B8F2-AB6F366CCE9A https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/durangos-independence-day-parade-attendance-rivaled-snowdowns-city-says/ Thousands brave summer heat to celebrate America’s birthday Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:38:43 -0600 2ECB342D-8607-49A7-9E05-D14514C3911A https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/car-owners-put-americana-on-full-display-for-cortezs-july-4-celebration/ More than 70 old cars and modern models gleamed in the sun for the 250th celebration of the United States at Parque de Vida Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0600 2DF1E2AD-3C7D-4A2A-B955-06275ABC6244 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/we-asked-people-in-durango-how-patriotic-they-were-feeling-on-the-fourth-of-july/ Feelings ran the gamut from grateful for American freedoms to dismay Sat, 04 Jul 2026 19:32:27 -0600 25F239F0-0A13-4249-AFAE-523FE6653A34 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/teen-tribal-members-invited-to-apply-for-colorado-youth-advisory-council/ 40 students connect with Colorado lawmakers to influence state policy Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0600 D9E45D1A-DC66-4DA7-803C-FA28C518C1E4 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/ferris-fire-crosses-dolores-river-canyon-prompting-further-evacuations/ Residents can go to Pleasant View Fire Department to seek shelter Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:39:29 -0600 6378D266-275D-4B5C-B2F0-A9C212644368 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/la-plata-county-law-enforcement-agencies-warn-against-personal-fireworks/ Fines can rack up to $750, not considering if a blaze is started Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:10:51 -0600 41ED0389-86EE-4278-B11D-B226930D1EBD https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/durango-councilor-wants-remedies-for-businesses-hit-by-city-projects/ Business Improvement District, other organizations show support for fund Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:58:09 -0600 FAA27124-EA5D-42CA-ABD0-32ED1357A9EB https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/farmington-police-evidence-technician-killed-in-head-on-crash/ FPD Chief Steve Hebbe announces passing of Stacy Peters Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:54:53 -0600 77FE3FD7-9FDB-47D9-A4B9-940700DA3EE4 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/gunnison-meeker-bayfield-and-cortez-plan-july-fourth-fireworks-shows/ ‘We know how to mitigate the risks,’ Gunnison County fire chief says Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:24:51 -0600 2C9E9976-6DB0-4179-A501-4784CD3A4A45 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/plan-now-to-keep-your-animals-safe/ As fires in Colorado and the West prompt evacuations, it’s important to have an emergency plan that includes animals. In a crisis, frightened animals may hide, bolt or freeze. You might not have time to search for a cat under... Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0600 4156EC20-CF17-4BC8-8F5F-A6770B03C782 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/democratic-ballots-outpace-republican-votes-in-la-plata-county-primary/ What do results say about voters’ preferences heading into November? Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:10:14 -0600 8E0F3565-6A2C-4CB4-B2F1-6486B5316E73 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/gold-mountain-fire-near-ouray-makes-northeast-run-more-evacuations-in-place/ Blaze has grown to over 18,000 acres Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:54:52 -0600 D2107BBF-E2A6-462F-BB70-56917A94810F https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/bayfield-plans-to-hold-official-fireworks-show-warns-of-legal-trouble-for-recreational-use/ Silverton, Ouray, Durango, Pagosa Springs displays canceled amid heavy wildfire activity Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:00:37 -0600 18F1ADA8-76BA-4AC8-B62A-9A32DF3319B5 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/motorcyclist-dies-in-crash-at-electra-lake-north-of-durango/ Landon Tew, 18, was visiting from St. Mary’s, Georgia Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:34:26 -0600 4E870811-3135-49D0-B58C-34E4624986C9