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Firefighters tame western spread of Stoner Mesa Fire; spot fires persist

Fire reported as 27% contained at size of 9,872 acres

DATE: Aug 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango pickleball tournament to benefit local dementia nonprofit

Last year’s event raised $15,000 for La Plata County Search and Rescue

DATE: Aug 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Community Foundation launches workshops to help nonprofits weather uncertainty

Local organizations face funding cuts, administrative changes and shifting donor trends

DATE: Aug 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Blotter, Aug. 15-18

Durango Police Department Friday 5:45 p.m. A woman was caught shoplifting at the Walmart Supercenter on South Camino del Rio. 9:33 p.m. Officers were asked to stop someone from play...

DATE: Aug 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Bureau of Investigation agents to use Montezuma County shooting range

Commissioners vote on a contract for range run by Sheriff’s Office

DATE: Aug 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Residents on County Road 38 west of Stoner Mesa Fire asked to prepare for evacuation

Western edge of 9,400-acre fire increases with a spot fire jumping over Stoner Mesa Trail

DATE: Aug 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man’s body found on side of road northeast of Durango

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office releases few details

DATE: Aug 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

From summer to studying: school is back in session

Needham Elementary students share favorite part of summer, returning to the classroom

DATE: Aug 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

A sign of the times: La Plata County residents thank firefighters for saving homes

172 Fire might be smaller than others, ‘but it was big to us’

DATE: Aug 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Highway closures to occur between Durango and Silverton at the end of this month

Section of road will be closed from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for several days

DATE: Aug 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Hot bear

DATE: Aug 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

ICE ramps up enforcement in Four Corners

Agents break car windows in Aztec, seen making arrests near Durango courthouse

DATE: Aug 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

Photos: Durango Turkey Trot

Photos: Durango High School football takes on Heritage High School in state playoffsDemons lost to Eagles, 45-36, in 4A quarterfinals at home on Saturday

Demons lost to Eagles, 45-36, in 4A quarterfinals at home on Saturday