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Wednesday, Jan. 14 Durango Daybreak Rotary Talk, 7 a.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Free. Beth Lamberson Warren, executive director of Durango Arts Center will speak. De...

DATE: Jan 13, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

‘No more unfunded mandates,’ Southwest Colorado commissioners say

County officials emphasize cost burdens new legislation places on local governments

DATE: Jan 6, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Events Calendar

Wednesday, Jan. 7 Durango Daybreak Rotary Talk, 7 a.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Free. Walt Duhaime, a longtime member, will speak about the recent Tri-City conference...

DATE: Jan 6, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

What to watch in 2026 for La Plata County

Elections, court trials, fights for social justice and ambitious redevelopments to shape the year

DATE: Jan 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

A look at the stories that defined 2025 in La Plata County

From wildfires to torrential rains, local happenings to national politics: Here’s what defined community conversations

DATE: Dec 31, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Events Calendar

Wednesday, Dec. 31 Noon Year’s Eve Celebration, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., The Powerhouse, 1333 Camino del Rio. Included in $9.50 admission. Balloon drop at noon and NYE activities. Details: Email k...

DATE: Dec 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Feeling burnout, La Plata County Humane Society director takes her leave

Julie Dreyfuss: ‘God bless the people who work there’

DATE: Dec 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Dementia Coalition connects families with resources

La Plata County caregiver network is 120 members strong

DATE: Dec 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Events Calendar

Wednesday, Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Service, 1, 3, 5 or 7 p.m., Summit Church, 2917 Aspen Drive. Details: Visit https://www.summitdurango.org/christmas. Boulevard Luminaria Display, 3 p...

DATE: Dec 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Trump denies disaster declaration for Archuleta, La Plata counties

Emergency watershed funds still expected for Vallecito recovery

DATE: Dec 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado governor appoints next La Plata County judge

Douglas Reynolds to be sworn in Jan. 16

DATE: Dec 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mercy Hospital staff donates 28 Christmas trees, gifts to families in need

Effort brings warmth, joy to local families facing hardship

DATE: Dec 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s and men’s basketball take on Westminster UniversityBoth Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Both Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Photos: An afternoon in 2004 with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell as he works on Capitol HillDurango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Durango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Photos and video: ICE protests return to DurangoAbout a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday