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Residents rally for the planet during Earth Day Durango 2025

Student groups take environmental stewardship, sustainability into their own hands

DATE: Apr 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Burning down the grass

Springtime means it’s time to clear irrigation ditches and fields

DATE: Apr 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man remembered for quiet presence, deep bond with nature

Keith Marske, 86, disappeared in January after going for a walk in the Falls Creek area

DATE: Apr 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango hits record 78 degrees on Thursday

April temperatures slightly above average; May could bring surge

DATE: Apr 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango resident to celebrate 102nd birthday on Monday

Margaret Turnell: ‘It’s been a good life. We’ve had our ups and downs, but that's just part of (it)’

DATE: Apr 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Manager Chuck Stevens accepts job in Maryland

‘New leadership will bring a fresh perspective,’ Stevens said. His last day is June 10

DATE: Apr 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield announces two finalists for next town manager

Board of Trustees will likely announce decision Tuesday evening

DATE: Apr 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Herald wins 46 awards in Top of the Rockies contest

Newspaper collects more prizes than any other publication in four-state region

DATE: Apr 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sen. Bennet chalks wins – and misses – for Southwest Colorado

The senator has tackled public lands bills, television markets and FLC tuition waiver

DATE: Apr 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College Board of Trustees appoints new president

Heather Shotton is college’s first Native American leader

DATE: Apr 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango modernizes parking meters with pay-by-cellphone feature

Remote payment option adds flexibility, avoids fines

DATE: Apr 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bump-outs in Durango are back

City deploys mock-ups of Downtown’s Next Step

DATE: Apr 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

Boxing in Druango 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

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...