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Wildfires force evacuations at Grand Canyon and Black Canyon of the Gunnison parks

JACOB LAKE, Ariz. – Visitors and staff at two national parks in the U.S. West have been evacuated because of wildfires. Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, about 260 miles southwest ...

DATE: Jul 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Pagosa Springs man suspected of throwing Molotov cocktail into courthouse

William Wayne Bryant, 71, allegedly harbored anti-government sentiments

DATE: Jul 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Three wildfires create smoky skies across Southwest Colorado

Conditions likely to linger through the weekend, meteorologists say

DATE: Jul 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Under a big tent: Runners find joy in the San Juan Mountains

Athletes, Hardrock 100 community find shared meaning in rugged landscape

DATE: Jul 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighters stop 3-acre blaze near Marvel

Grinder throwing sparks suspected of starting fire

DATE: Jul 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Look what’s swimming under the grow dome

DATE: Jul 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Fire Protection District proposes new station and identifies need for more funding

Voters may be asked to decide tax increase

DATE: Jul 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Farmers Market coming to Main Avenue

Vendors will occupy three city blocks on second Saturday in August, September and October

DATE: Jul 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

How one couple went from Vegas circus to Cortez chocolate magic

Bryan Davis and Joanne Haruta offer mouthwatering, fun-filled chocolate tours south of town

DATE: Jul 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southern Ute Growth Fund makes $6.3 million land purchase along La Posta Road

Tribe eyes Lake Nighthorse water for future industrial use

DATE: Jul 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Pueblo Community College investing more in Southwest Colorado campuses

School wants to work with local partners to improve hybrid learning and technical training

DATE: Jul 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango residents say they feel ‘blindsided’ by diagonal parking plan for Seventh Street

Neighbors say city wants more spaces, didn't consult them first

DATE: Jul 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

Photos and video: Singing with Santa