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Rep. Suckla’s legal notices bill triggers opposition from Colorado Press Association

Association backs one proposed amendment, raises concern over another

February 24, 2026

Photos: Tree trimming and making way for power lines

Tom Palmer with Woodchuck Tree Service trims a tree Tuesday along County Road 203. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)cca La Plata Electric…

February 24, 2026

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Durango City Council to examine adjusting business fees for marijuana retailers

Staff to consider proration, alignment with state requirements

February 24, 2026

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La Plata County Road and Bridge seeks $1.7 million budget increase

Request would cover flood repairs, materials and maintenance costs

February 24, 2026

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Agile Space Industries raises $17 million in oversubscribed funding round

Company cites strong investor demand for exceeding goal

February 24, 2026

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Update: Montezuma Sheriff’s Office identifies suspect in burglary investigation

Community tips help Sheriff’s Office identify the vehicle involved and a suspect; public still encouraged to look out for stolen…

February 23, 2026

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Four candidates appointed by default to Bayfield town board

April election canceled after no challengers file

February 23, 2026

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Durango, La Plata County law enforcement agencies now performing animal protection duties

Some former humane society employees have been hired

February 23, 2026

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Falling off the cliff: Loss of insurance subsidies hits Durango’s middle class

End of enhanced tax credits is pushing some residents to change plans, exposing financial strain for others

February 23, 2026

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Police surround, enter Durango home; reason for operation undisclosed

Law enforcement says there is no known threat to broader community

February 22, 2026

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Pine River Shares will buy old primary school from Bayfield School District

Building houses several resources to the community; next step is raising funding to buy space

February 22, 2026

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Durango seeks new funding sources for public transportation

Increased meter fees and weekend parking enforcement not popular options

February 22, 2026

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Desiree Wooten scores 19, Colorado women beat No. 20 Texas Tech 75-68

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Desiree Wooten had 19 points, five rebounds and five assists on Saturday night to help Colorado…

February 21, 2026

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Mercy Hospital enters lockdown after ‘credible bomb threat’

Regional hospital went into lockdown late Saturday afternoon

February 21, 2026

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Colorado rides big start, big finish to 83-69 win over Oklahoma State

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Bangot Dak scored 17 points, Barrington Hargress added 16, and Colorado defeated Oklahoma State 83-69 on…

February 21, 2026

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What to watch on final day of Milan Cortina Games: US-Canada hockey final, Gu chases 1st gold

United States players celebrate at the end of a men's ice hockey semifinal game between the United States and Slovakia…

February 21, 2026

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City Council bans former Durango board member from future appointed positions

Councilors voted unanimously to censor Simpson

February 21, 2026

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Kaillie Humphries Armbruster of US wins 6th career Olympic bobsled medal, tying Elana Meyers Taylor’s women’s record

CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Kaillie Humphries Armbruster of US wins 6th career Olympic bobsled medal, tying Elana Meyers Taylor’s…

February 21, 2026

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Ukraine strikes a key industrial site deep inside Russia

In this photo provided by Ukraine's 65th Mechanized Brigade press service, a local passes by a destroyed apartment building following…

February 21, 2026

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Utah’s Supreme Court rejects appeal to overturn congressional map with Democratic-leaning district

FILE – People attend an abortion-rights rally at the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City after the U.S. Supreme…

February 20, 2026

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Joe Scott is out as Air Force basketball coach. The school was investigating his treatment of cadets

FILE – Air Force head coach Joe Scott confers with Air Force guard Byron Brown (11) in the first half…

February 20, 2026

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US military strikes another alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific, killing 3

FILE – The Pentagon, the headquarters for the U.S. Department of Defense, is seen from the air, Sept. 20, 2025,…

February 20, 2026

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Mancos-based photographer exposes ‘Inner Light’ in new book

Brian Killigrew’s new coffee table book traverses harrowing journeys and artistic discoveries

February 20, 2026

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Bayfield town board approves annexation of 100-acre ranch, plans to consider annexing another

Annexations are first of their kind to utilize 2024 zoning to maintain and encourage farming within town limits

February 20, 2026