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Three people found dead at campsite were sisters, 14-year-old boy who planned to ‘live off the grid’

All were Colorado Springs residents, according to Gunnison County coroner

DATE: Jul 25, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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Durango Police Department Sunday 1:17 a.m. Two men got into a physical fight in the 900 block of Main Avenue. 2:28 a.m. A man near the intersection of Eighth Street and Main Avenue w...

DATE: Jul 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Weekly planner for July 24 – 28

Information and agendas about local meetings: City of Durango: www.durangogov.org or call 375-5000. La Plata County: www.co.laplata.co.us or call 382-6210. Town of Bayfield...

DATE: Jul 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

National Weather Service confirms a tornado hit Pikes Peak on Thursday

‘When you get moisture in Colorado, a lot of weird things happen with the weather and we're actually seeing it this year’

DATE: Jul 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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Durango Police Department Thursday 8:24 a.m. A rear-end crash in the 800 block of Florida Road resulted in an arrest. 8:16 p.m. Three cars parked at a raft put-in near the intersecti...

DATE: Jul 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Federal judge orders end to ‘Kansas Two-step’ police tactic that targets Colorado drivers

Law enforcement used stops to search vehicles, often when there was no legitimate cause

DATE: Jul 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado congressional staff members sometimes double as reelection staff and are paid with campaign funds

Nine delegation members paid workers to also work on reelections

DATE: Jul 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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Durango Police Department Wednesday 9:27 a.m. A person in the 29300 block of U.S. Highway 160 east of Durango was arrested on a warrant. 1:48 p.m. A person in the 100 block of East ...

DATE: Jul 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Climbers want to know whether they can use fixed anchors to improve safety on public lands

Climbers in western Colorado know the thrill of working their way up the tricky rock faces of desert canyons and mountain crags. But those who enjoy practicing the sport in remote areas worr...

DATE: Jul 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Record heat after wet spring elevates Colorado wildfire risk

National organization predicts fire danger will be ‘above normal’ for Southwest Colorado in August

DATE: Jul 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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Durango Police Department Wednesday 12:08 a.m. A person in the Denny’s parking lot, 666 Camino del Rio, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. Tuesday 2:40 p.m. A...

DATE: Jul 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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Durango Police Department Monday 12:05 p.m. A rear-end car crash near the intersection of 27th Street and Main Avenue resulted in an arrest. 5:14 p.m. A rear-end crash near the inte...

DATE: Jul 18, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Photos: Durango High School basketball teams lose to Montrose High School

Photos: Local girls high school wrestling at La Plata TriDurango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Durango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

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