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Durango-La Plata County Airport unveils new expansion

Newly-built wing marks end of first phase of airport’s evolution

DATE: Aug 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Animas River running low at 35% normalcy

Rafting companies shifting routes to accommodate water level, overgrowth of harmful algae possible

DATE: Aug 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Startup Colorado to hold pitch competition to highlight rural innovation

Burgeoning entrepreneurs can be connected with investors, mentorship and cash prizes

DATE: Aug 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man sentenced to 20 years for assaulting, strangling partner

Orlando Garcia, 50, was convicted of first-degree assault by a jury earlier this year

DATE: Aug 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man charged with felony menacing in KP Pawn shooting

Suspect was experiencing mental health crisis; employee fired shots in self-defense, according to police

DATE: Aug 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two finalists named for La Plata County manager position

Both candidates from outside immediate area

DATE: Aug 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: An apple a day

DATE: Aug 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office remains tight-lipped about July assault in Grandview

Law enforcement says disclosing information could harm investigation

DATE: Aug 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Business owner says city of Durango responsible for damage from sewage backup

Councilors discuss potential litigation in executive session

DATE: Aug 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ron Paul, longtime activist, doctor and politician, celebrates 90th birthday

Many attendees credit the former presidential candidate with curing their political apathy

DATE: Aug 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

How should newsrooms use AI?

We invite you to participate in our short survey

DATE: Aug 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Multiple wildfires burn across Southwest Colorado

Fires outside Rico and Pagosa Springs create smoky conditions and cause evacuations, power outages

DATE: Aug 12, 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