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‘Still a long way to go’ on 911 negotiations between Durango and La Plata County

City manager concerned agreement won’t be reached before budget year begins

September 7, 2025

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Pilot and influencer Ethan Guo left Antarctic air base after 2 months

PUNTA ARENAS, Chile (AP) — An American social media influencer who was stuck in a Chilean airbase in Antarctica for…

September 7, 2025

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Hurricane Kiko is weakening on a forecast path expected to take it north of Hawaii

HONOLULU (AP) — A weakening Hurricane Kiko is expected to track north of Hawaii in coming days, reducing the threat…

September 7, 2025

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Survey project to impact traffic between Durango and Bayfield

Travelers should expect 30-minute delays weekdays Sept. 9-26

September 7, 2025

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Powerball lottery players in Missouri and Texas to split nearly $1.8 billion jackpot

An electronic sign reads $1.8 billion as crowds wait in line to buy lottery tickets at the Bluebird Liquor store…

September 7, 2025

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Broncos’ Malcolm Roach sidelined with calf strain, out for at least 4 weeks

DENVER (AP) — The Denver Broncos have placed defensive tackle Malcolm Roach on injured reserve with a strained calf, sidelining…

September 6, 2025

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Fowler-Nicolosi’s last-minute touchdown rescues Colorado State against FCS-foe Northern Colorado

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi ran for a 13-yard touchdown in the final minute of the game, lifting…

September 6, 2025

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Rebranded 2026 ‘Durango Rocks’ will include Bayfield and Ignacio businesses for first time

Awards to honor wider region, chamber of commerce says

September 6, 2025

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US to play November friendlies against Paraguay and Uruguay

AC Milan's Christian Pulisic is in action during a Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Cremonese, at the…

September 6, 2025

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Phillies invite young fan to meet Harrison Bader after dispute over home run ball

Philadelphia Phillies' Harrison Bader, right, celebrates with Max Kepler (17) after hitting a home run during the fourth inning of…

September 6, 2025

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Shark kills beachgoer near Sydney

A surf lifesaver patrols a beach on a jetski following a fatal shark attack at Dee Why Beach in Sydney,…

September 6, 2025

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Hall of Fame Canadiens goaltender Ken Dryden dies of cancer at age 78

FILE – Former Montreal Canadiens goaltender Ken Dryden waves to the crowd at the Bell Centre as his number is…

September 6, 2025

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An earthquake in Afghanistan’s east wipes out homes, generations and livelihoods

JALALABAD, Afghanistan (AP) — Ahmad Khan Safi had a good life in Afghanistan. The farmer raised livestock in the Dewagal…

September 5, 2025

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Photo: Mules kick back

Mules take advantage of a little shade on a hot sunny Wednesday afternoon southeast of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca

September 5, 2025

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Colorado Lt. governor premiers disability rights documentary at Fort Lewis College

Values of inclusion portrayed in film align with ethics at FLC, college president says

September 5, 2025

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Durango Transit coasts through another free fare summer

Parks and trails micro-transit not so successful, but there’s still time

September 5, 2025

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Second class-action lawsuit filed against former La Plata County Jail commander

18 victims seek damages, changes to strip-search policies

September 5, 2025

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Update: Rain delivers more relief for Stoner Mesa Fire; trails open up

Chance of rain forecast through Saturday; fire restrictions end Friday

September 5, 2025

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2 people die in small plane crash near suburban Denver airport

Firefighters and sheriff's deputies are seen responding to the scene of a deadly plane crash in suburban Denver in on…

September 5, 2025

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Is this what life after 50 looks like?

Durango’s Seniors Outdoors! club offers connection, challenge on trails across Colorado

September 5, 2025

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Animas River Trail and west 12th Street to close Sept. 8-26

City and fire department replacing drainage pipe, closing pathway for public safety

September 4, 2025

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Residents call on Durango City Council to take action against ICE

‘United, we’re much, much stronger’

September 4, 2025

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Jury returns guilty verdict in Ignacio cold case

David Hendren shot and killed Larry John Fuller on New Year’s Day 2009

September 4, 2025

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Photo: Isolated on the mesa

An isolated thunderstorm dumps rain southeast of Bayfield on Wednesday. Temperatures for the next few days should be in the…

September 4, 2025