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Firefighters reach 27% containment at Stoner Mesa Fire; community meeting planned in Dolores area

The fire’s western rim remains the most active while incoming thunderstorm winds and dry conditions may boost the flames

DATE: Aug 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Should the Durango Financial Advisory Board have a parks and recreation subcommittee?

Voters want ‘a wide variety of expertise’ on volunteer commissions, councilor says

DATE: Aug 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado River Program’s new director ‘cautiously hopeful’ about interstate negotiations

Celene Hawkins practiced in tribal nation projects, conservation efforts

DATE: Aug 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Purgatory Resort promised a new chairlift. Will it happen in time for ski season?

End of summer is approaching, construction has yet to begin

DATE: Aug 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Equity and inclusion complaints submitted against Durango School District

Nonprofit alleges discrimination against white students, parents and employees

DATE: Aug 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Chapman Hill runoff

DATE: Aug 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Polis appoints Archuleta County judge to 6th Judicial District Court

Justin Fay will take bench Oct. 1

DATE: Aug 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

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