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New Mexico’s billion-dollar oil field orphans

Recent report says abandoned oil infrastructure could cost the state up to $1.6 billion in coming years

DATE: Sep 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Rank Park in Durango tops city’s list of possible dog play areas

Staff identified eight locations around town

DATE: Sep 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School using cafeteria scraps to feed pigs, ducks and chickens

Rural students leading way in district’s food recycling program

DATE: Sep 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Overdoses from secondhand fentanyl exposure highly unlikely, experts say

Health officials urge caution, but say don’t be scared to administer aid to overdose victims

DATE: Sep 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College vice president for advancement stepping down

Deputy chief fundraising and engagement officer to take over as interim VP

DATE: Sep 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Former politicians, experts make case for minimum wage increase in Durango

Residents say higher wages reduce stress, improve quality of life

DATE: Sep 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Road and Bridge funding reaching breaking point

Despite shrinking budget, staff members say employees have ensured department’s success

DATE: Sep 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Symposium addresses youth mental health in Southwest Colorado

Children’s Hospital Colorado hosts two-day conference for youth care professionals at Fort Lewis College

DATE: Sep 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Brian Buerger steps down as Durango Winter Sports Club freeride ski director

Coach says greatest joy is introducing kids to skiing and watching them grow

DATE: Sep 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser holds discussion in Cortez

Questions range from rural housing policy to economic development

DATE: Sep 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Update: Southwest Colorado faces tornado warnings, flood watch; twister hits Utah homes

Montezuma County faces three tornado warnings as storm hits near state line

DATE: Sep 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Harvest Festival

DATE: Sep 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Local girls high school wrestling at La Plata TriDurango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Durango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

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