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Car jumps median, train tracks and slams into parked car on Camino del Rio

65-year-old driver lost consciousness due to possible medical event

April 24, 2026

Local News

Meet the candidates running for La Plata Electric Association board of directors

Affordability, transparency and reliable power top concerns ahead of election

April 24, 2026

News

A social contract under attack: The richest nation is failing its citizens

Sadly, as we observe reductions in staff members and funding in our local school districts (Herald, March 18 and April…

April 24, 2026

Local News

Durango City Council elects mayor, breaks with tradition on mayor pro tem

Customary selection process has rarely been disregarded

April 24, 2026

Local News

Photos: A power move

La Plata Electric Association replaces the power pole near Metz Lane and East Animas Road (County Road 250) on Thursday…

April 23, 2026

Nation & World

Assault charge for immigration officer in Durango could test immunity provisions for federal agents

Some legal experts say law enforcement protections are not absolute

April 23, 2026

Nation & World

Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift

Marijuana is seen at NJ Weedman's Joint dispensary in Trenton, N.J., on Thursday, April 23, 2026. (Matt Rourke/Associated Press) The…

April 23, 2026

Local News

Animas High School juniors learn the ropes during internships

Animas High School junior Vivian Van Delden is an intern for Sea Turtle Inc. in South Padre Island, Texas, where…

April 23, 2026

Local News

Ska Brewing takes gold for True Blonde at 2026 World Beer Cup

‘The root of the brewery is in the name of that beer,’ co-founder, former owner says

April 23, 2026

Local News

Bayfield School District superintendent to resign after one year on the job

‘It is with a mix of emotions that I share my decision,’ Dylan Connell says

April 23, 2026

Local News

Bayfield School District cuts programs amid budget crisis

Staffing, academic offerings and Wolverine Academy impacted

April 23, 2026

Local News

Durango Freemasons recognize first responders, students and educators at awards ceremony

High school senior Aysia Mathews named recipient of Emery E. Smiley Scholarship

April 23, 2026

Local News

Residents, firefighters rethinking water use ahead of wildfire season

Officials stress mitigation as drought strains firefighting resources

April 23, 2026

News

Ex-Philippine president Duterte to face trial on crimes against humanity charges

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Judges at the International Criminal Court on Thursday confirmed crimes against humanity charges against former…

April 23, 2026

News

Zack Steffen has 2 saves for Rapids in 0-0 tie with LAFC

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Zack Steffen finished with two saves and had his second shutout of the season for the…

April 22, 2026

Local News

Bayfield swears in new trustees, mayor pro tem

New town board members appointed without election due to lack of competition

April 22, 2026

Local News

Several leadership changes announced at Purgatory Resort

General Manager Dave Rathbun to become CEO, among other changes

April 22, 2026

Local News

Program could reduce or eliminate residents’ recycling fees in Durango and across Colorado

Plan places responsibility for packaging materials on producers

April 22, 2026

Food

Grab your fancy hat and a wine glass, the Durango Wine Experience returns

The annual event is back with happenings starting Thursday

April 22, 2026

News

A closer look at the data behind IHS sterilization claims

According to Google’s AI, when searching “coercive sterilizations,” the following appeared: “Between 1973 and 1976, an estimated 3,406 sterilization procedures…

April 22, 2026

News

Searchers find body of 1 of 6 missing crew members from ship that overturned during typhoon

A U.S. Coast Guard HC-130 Hercules airplane crew assigned to Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point flies over an overturned…

April 22, 2026

Local News

Federal immigration officer charged on suspicion of assaulting Durango protester

Agent suspected of throwing woman’s cellphone, wrestling her to the ground

April 21, 2026

Local News

Colorado Department of Transportation honors fallen road workers

Monday event marked awareness campaign with goal of increasing safety for work zones

April 21, 2026

Local News

La Plata County Jail needs to expand, but ground contamination is a hurdle

Former industrial site left chemicals in soil and groundwater

April 21, 2026