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Fort Lewis College students study Falls Creek aquifer

Capstone project offers real-world experience, practical data for subdivision residents

December 2, 2025

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Public land closures near Durango take effect

City, wildlife officials urge residents to respect closed areas, keep dogs on leashes

December 1, 2025

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Johnson scores 17 points to lead Colorado past Cal Baptist, Buffs off to best start in 76 years

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — True freshman backup Isaiah Johnson scored 17 points and Barrington Hargress and Sebastian Rancik each scored…

December 1, 2025

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Animas River Trail reconstruction nearing completion

Crews hustle to wrap up ahead of snow, freezing temps

December 1, 2025

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MarJon Beauchamp’s 26 points lead US to a 123-93 win over Nicaragua in World Cup qualifying

COLLEGE PARK, Georgia (AP) — MarJon Beauchamp scored 26 points, Kyle Guy added 17 and the U.S. had no trouble…

December 1, 2025

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Doctor says Trump had preventative screening MRI on heart, abdomen with ‘perfectly normal’ results

President Donald Trump speaks with reporters while in flight on Air Force One from his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach,…

December 1, 2025

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La Plata County Sheriff’s Office to reduce public office hours

Move will help staff deal with records requests, stricter evidence requirements

December 1, 2025

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Do parked RVs and trailers in Durango need more regulation?

City Council divided on how tightly to manage street parking

December 1, 2025

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‘Rage bait’ named Oxford University Press word of year as outrage fuels social media traffic in 2025

FILE – Young persons use their phones to view social media in Sydney, on Nov. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft,…

December 1, 2025

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Denver 27, Washington 26, OT

Denver 3 10 7 0 7 — 27 Washington 0 7 7 6 6 — 26 First Quarter Den_FG Lutz…

November 30, 2025

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Durango couple completes latest adventure to document America’s public lands

Brett Davis seeks human-powered adventure in the natural world

November 30, 2025

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Laura Nolte and Kaysha Love continue hot starts to World Cup bobsled season

Second placed Kaysha Love and Sylvia Hoffman, of the United States, winners Laura Nolte and Deborah Levi, of Germany, and…

November 30, 2025

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UNLV will visit Boise State in Mountain West championship game after prevailing in metrics breakdown

UNLV wide receiver Taeshaun Lyons (8) runs down the UNLV sideline for a touchdown after a pass reception during the…

November 30, 2025

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Gas-generated electricity protects us from rising costs

Across Colorado, electricity prices keep rising and those increases fall hardest on the poor. Budgets are already stretched thin, even…

November 30, 2025

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Flood response highlights La Plata County’s emergency preparedness

Officials credit planning, drills and new tech for swift action

November 29, 2025

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Love wins monobob World Cup gold for US, Lochner tops Friedrich again, luge races on Olympic track

Winner Kaysha Love of the United States celebrates after the women's monobob race at the Bobsleigh World Cup in Innsbruck,…

November 29, 2025

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Photos: Durango Festival of Trees

The Festival of Trees & Wreaths is on display inside the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum. People can…

November 29, 2025

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Photos: Purgatory Resort opens for skiing

Randy Reames, with Purgatory Resort, scans Justin West’s lift ticket during opening day on Friday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca Owen Haines,…

November 29, 2025

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Mancos artist’s sled dog painting headed to American Kennel Club museum in NYC

Work to be placed on permanent display, adding to story of humans’ bond with dogs

November 28, 2025

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MarJon Beauchamp’s 24 points lead US to a dominant 102-67 win over Nicaragua

MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — MarJon Beauchamp scored 24 points, Brandon Knight scored 14 and the United States easily defeated Nicaragua…

November 28, 2025

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Bangot Dak’s double-double helps Colorado defeat Washington for Acrisure Holiday Classic title

PALM DESERT, Calif. (AP) — Bangot Dak had 15 points and 11 rebounds, four teammates reached double digits in scoring,…

November 28, 2025

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Allen, Fleischmann each score 2 TDs in Air Force’s 42-21 win over Colorado State

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Owen Allen dashed for 107 yards and two touchdowns, Bruin Fleischmann caught both of his…

November 28, 2025

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La Plata Electric Association board votes to freeze rates through 2026

Co-op will tap reserves to avoid price hike despite Tri-State increase

November 28, 2025

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San Juan Mountains Association Christmas tree lot now open in Durango

Annual fundraiser is scheduled to run through Dec. 22 – or while supplies last

November 28, 2025