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Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018

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Al Harper: ‘Every crisis makes you better’

Train owner says railroad has long history of overcoming disasters

By Patrick Armijo Education, business & real estate reporter

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Creating connections: Solutions to youth suicide in La Plata County

Cortez

Three local businesses move into former Main Street Emporium

Health

Southwest Retina opens research center to conduct clinical trials

High School Sports

Bayfield wins overtime thrilled on daring pitch at Pagosa Springs

High School Sports

Pueblo South Colts ride past No. 7 Durango Demons on road

Local News

Ignacio High students create food pantry, identify major social issues

Local News

Photo: Glowing with excitement at balloon rally

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In western La Plata County, tap water may soon flow

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Treasurer candidate Colton Black says bankruptcy a personal matter

Regional News

Colorado newspaper endorsements so far give Polis an edge

Regional News

Sharp exchanges from Polis, Stapleton at debate

Local News

Town of Bayfield wants to publish legal notices on town website only

Local News

Bayfield trustees weigh in on ballot measures

Regional News

Five obstacles for Native voters in the November midterms

Local News

Ignacio cemetery district requesting mill levy increase

Congress

Democrat gains traction in Colorado’s 3rd District congressional race

Videos & Photos

Al Harper, owner of D&SNG

Al Harper, owner of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, spoke with The Durango Herald on Oct. 16, 2018, about the many challenges the railroad has faced over the decades, which include... Read more

Ignacio Football play Dolores

Ignacio High School defeated Dolores High School on Friday night in Ignacio.

Durango Volleyball plays Junction

Durango High School Volleyball defeats Grand Junction High School in three sets.

Bayfield Football plays Cortez

Bayfield High School defeats Montezuma-Cortez High School on Friday night at BHS.

Video of Mark Redwine arrest

Police body camera video of Mark Redwine's arrest in Washington state.

Bear injured in 416 Fire

A bear is treated by a rehabilitation facility in Del Norte, Colorado, after being injured in the 416 Fire. Courtesy of Joe Lewandowski, spokesman for Colorado Parks & Wildlife.

Columns

The Tourism Effect

The Tourism Effect

Durango offers a ‘real’ Colorado experience

Greg Felsen

From the Extension Office

Join La Plata County 4-H to learn life, leadership skills

Richard Schleeter

Serving Veterans

Military burials now available in Pikes Peak National Cemetery

Special Reports

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Wildfires — Stories & resources

Reader Poll

Will Jared Polis or Walker Stapleton be Colorado’s next governor?

Related article: Sharp exchanges from Polis, Stapleton at debate

Sparks flew Wednesday night as Democrat Jared Polis and Republican Walker Stapleton, the major-party candidates vying to be Colorado’s next governor, met for an hour-long, televised debate in Fort...

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Teen’s death leads to lasting suicide prevention project

Father says Durango School District 9-R mishandled sexual assault investigation

Hundreds of high school mountain bikers to roll into town this weekend

In western La Plata County, tap water may soon flow

Communities That Care coalitions aim to create healthy connections

Four indicted on federal charges after Montezuma pot raids

Bayfield wins overtime thrilled on daring pitch at Pagosa Springs

Treasurer candidate Colton Black says bankruptcy a personal matter

Hickenlooper: We transformed the way we think about the state

Hickenlooper says teamwork needed to meet housing demands

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