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‘No more unfunded mandates,’ Southwest Colorado commissioners say

County officials emphasize cost burdens new legislation places on local governments

DATE: Jan 6, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Woman rescued after four days lost on solo ‘quest’ with Durango guide group

‘Nature does not care about your safety and will kill you,’ sheriff says, chastising Animas Valley Institute

DATE: Aug 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Experienced climber falls 800 feet to his death on ridge near Telluride

21-year-old man from Arizona is second person to die while hiking in Colorado this week

DATE: Jul 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Doctor killed in avalanche south of Telluride

Snowboarder was reported missing Monday night; rescue workers found body Tuesday morning

DATE: Jan 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Silverton secures $100K for energy resiliency

Funding could mean local solar for the isolated mountain community

DATE: Aug 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Earthquake rattles homes in San Juan Mountain communities

Magnitude 3.6 quake with its epicenter near Rico struck about 7 a.m.

DATE: Mar 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bennet calls for ‘strong bipartisan vote’ in favor of Dolores River Canyon protection bill

Proposed legislation rooted in ‘thoughtful compromise,’ senator says

DATE: Dec 1, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Injured Cortez woman airlifted from Poverty Gulch area

One woman injured near Hope Lake Trail; another at Bridal Veil Falls

DATE: Oct 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Law enforcement investigates shooting in Egnar

Man arrested for allegedly firing toward truck driven by a person checking livestock

DATE: Aug 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

New high-altitude helicopter donated to San Miguel Sheriff’s Office

$4.5 million craft will be used for search and rescue, wildfire mitigation, humanitarian aid

DATE: Jul 27, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Residential gas bills to jump 26% next month in Southwest Colorado

Volatility in energy markets created by pandemic and war in Ukraine are behind the rise

DATE: May 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Water managers see runoff as positive sign

Heading into summer, forecasts aren’t great, but they are slightly better than last year

DATE: Apr 28, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

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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