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The Durango Herald welcomes three summer interns

College-level students learn journalism while expanding local news coverage

DATE: Jul 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Chris Mountain Fire, west of Pagosa Springs, nearly 50% contained

Firefighters focus on burnouts, establishing fire lines

DATE: Jul 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bat tests positive for rabies in Montezuma County

Montezuma County Public Health Department urges residents to take precautions

DATE: Jul 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Four Corners Gem and Mineral Club celebrates 76 years

Annual show will host 60 vendors Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Durango

DATE: Jul 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 216

About 120 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about the name of a building constructed by the labor union “Sociedad Protección Mutua de Trabaja...

DATE: Jul 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango City Council to enter negotiations to settle open records, meeting disputes

Pagosa Springs attorney accused town of unlawfully screening ethics complaint

DATE: Jul 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fireworks start small fires during Bayfield Fourth of July celebration

Spectators help prevent blaze from reaching senior center

DATE: Jul 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Tribal broadband speeding ahead

DATE: Jul 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Best bets in and around Durango

“The Complete History of America (abridged)” will have three performances this weekend, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, at the Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. Thr...

DATE: Jul 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

15-year-old opens Durango Oxygen bar on Main Avenue

‘He's been doing it since he was 10. He doesn’t understand he's not grown up yet,’ says grandma

DATE: Jul 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield Lions Club collects unwanted eyeglasses

Donations provide vision correction to those in need

DATE: Jul 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Woman found dead under truck in Bayfield

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office suspects victim left vehicle in reverse and was run over

DATE: Jul 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Durango High School football opens its seasonDemons lost 35-14 to Montrose at home on Friday night

Demons lost 35-14 to Montrose at home on Friday night

Photos: La Plata County Fair on Friday

Photos: La Plata County Fair in full swing Thursday

Photos: Elkhorn Fire on Sunday

Photos: Animus on the AnimasBoxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Boxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Photos: A rockin’ good timeThe 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

The 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

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