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After unseasonable warmth, San Juan peaks may get 6-12 inches of snow Sunday

Warmer temps end, bringing rain to valleys and snow to the high country

DATE: Nov 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Measles case identified in Montezuma County

Southwest Open School closed for remainder of week during investigation

DATE: Nov 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Three Springs Elementary School: What to expect

Architects describe sprawling multipurpose library, porches off each classroom and playground built into landscape

DATE: Nov 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man charged with alleged ninth drunken driving offense

John Cochran, 56, was arrested Monday by La Plata County Sheriff’s Office

DATE: Nov 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Construction on Florida Road guardrails starts next week

Beginning Monday, work is estimated to take a little over month

DATE: Nov 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County man accused of sexually assaulting a minor

Yearslong investigation by La Plata County Sheriff’s Office led to felony charges

DATE: Nov 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

A Mancos breeder trains a Westminster contender

Beehive Great Danes earns Westminster invite after years of work

DATE: Nov 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Northern lights put on dazzling show Tuesday across Southwest Colorado

Second showing expected tonight, but clouds may interfere with viewing

DATE: Nov 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Michael Bennet rolls out new education policy in race for governor

Candidate wants to expand apprenticeships, work experience opportunities

DATE: Nov 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango honors service, sacrifice at annual Veterans Day parade

‘As young men, we put our lives on the line,’ local Navy veteran says

DATE: Nov 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Senate approves bill to end shutdown, sending it to the House

41-day disruption could last a few more days as members of House return to Washington to vote

DATE: Nov 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Durango’s Next Step costs ever present on residents’ minds

Public works says combining utility, streetscape projects is financially strategic

DATE: Nov 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

About a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday

The Durango Herald’s year in photos 2025

Photos: Chapman Hill fires up the snow guns

Photos: Wreaths Across America at Greenmount Cemetery in Durango

Photos: Durango High School girls basketball plays Piedra Vista High SchoolPanthers left Durango with 37-29 win on Tuesday night

Panthers left Durango with 37-29 win on Tuesday night

Photos: Noel Night in downtown Durango

Photos and video: Singing with Santa