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La Plata County, city of Durango to issue stage 2 fire restrictions

As wildfires flare up across Western U.S., government agencies in the Four Corners urge residents to be extra cautious

DATE: Aug 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

National Night Out draws record turnout in Durango

Attendees enjoyed food, foam and face time with local law enforcement at Buckley Park

DATE: Aug 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Michael Bennet says Colorado can be a leader at town hall in Durango

Senator addresses Trump policies and his decision to run for governor

DATE: Aug 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

4 people die in crash of medical transport plane on Navajo Nation

Crew was planning to pick up patient who needed critical care

DATE: Aug 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: AP New Mexico

As fire burns, Ute Mountain Ute tribe looks out for cultural heritage sites

One site may have been affected, says public safety director

DATE: Aug 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Fair connects generations of community members

This year features a youth carnival, dance and more

DATE: Aug 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Construction begins on College and Eighth Road Diet project

College Drive will be reduced from four to three lanes

DATE: Aug 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Blotter, July 28-Aug. 4

Durango Police Department July 28 8:21 a.m. Officers responded to a trash truck that caught fire on U.S. Highway 160 east near Golden Equipment. July 29 7:11 a.m. Someone reported t...

DATE: Aug 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Residents ‘Rage Against the Regime’

Protesters criticize Trump administration during Saturday protest

DATE: Aug 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire danger may worsen as monsoons fail to appear

Dry conditions expected to persist for foreseeable future

DATE: Aug 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Black bears reported near firefighters’ camps

CPW helping multiple agencies working to contain Elkhorn Fire

DATE: Aug 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Crews work slow and steady on Elkhorn Fire, mandatory evacuations lifted

Containment reaches 81% as crews secure fire lines

DATE: Aug 5, 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

La Plata County, city of Durango to issue stage 2 fire restrictions

National Night Out draws record turnout in Durango

Michael Bennet says Colorado can be a leader at town hall in Durango

4 people die in crash of medical transport plane on Navajo Nation

As fire burns, Ute Mountain Ute tribe looks out for cultural heritage sites

La Plata County Fair connects generations of community members

Construction begins on College and Eighth Road Diet project

The Blotter, July 28-Aug. 4

Residents ‘Rage Against the Regime’

Fire danger may worsen as monsoons fail to appear

Black bears reported near firefighters’ camps

Crews work slow and steady on Elkhorn Fire, mandatory evacuations lifted

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