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Durango student’s bipartisan effort to address climate change helps pass state education bill

Good Trouble, a network of high school sustainability clubs, testifies before Colorado lawmakers

DATE: May 13, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man pleads guilty to fatally stabbing Bayfield Speedway clerk

Damitre Burch faces 35 years in prison for killing Jadah Willmett, 21

DATE: May 13, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango’s motel-to-apartments housing project should be ready for tenants by end of year

Development targets wage earners making 30% to 60% of area median income

DATE: May 13, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southern Ute flag raised for first time at Ignacio High School

Native American Youth Organization eyes consistency under leadership of Kristean Velasquez

DATE: May 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Federal, state officials laud funding for fish passage in La Plata County

Over $700,000 from infrastructure bill will go to culvert replacement

DATE: May 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fireworks to reignite Durango skies this Fourth of July, weather permitting

Pyrotechnics haven’t marked Independence Day since 2019

DATE: May 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

How will the state use Gold King Mine settlement funds?

A pot of $7.3 million is available to address damage to natural resources

DATE: May 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Durango High School ag classes raise sheep

DATE: May 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Herald wins 31 press awards in Top of the Rockies contest

Newspaper collected more prizes than any other Colorado publication

DATE: May 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango students’ advocacy leads to passing of state Narcan bill

Student says more can be done about drug education

DATE: May 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ignacio business owner talks benefits of goat milk skin care products

Udder Indulgence has been making soaps and lotions for about 10 years

DATE: May 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Colorado’s largest interchange project to be completed later this month

Grandview connection dubbed ‘Bridge to the Future’

DATE: May 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.

A solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a d...

Photos: IHBC Subaru Mountain Bike RaceCobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Cobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Sidney Andrew easily won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s pro road race

Photos: IHBC men’s pro road raceCobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Cobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Photos: IHBC citizens rideIron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Photos: DHS graduationDurango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening

Durango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening