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First staff cohort moves into new Durango School District workforce housing
Rent ranges from $750 to $1,950 per month
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Southwest Life
Trump administration seeks to stomp out all fires quickly, reviving policy that has been discredited
A helicopter drops water the Cottonwood Fire burning near Beaver, Utah, on Saturday, June 27, 2026. (Noah Berger/Associated Press) One of the killed firefighters worked for the U.S. Wildland Fire…
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Durango Fire responds to blaze above Lightner Creek late Friday evening
Officials warn of ‘unprecedented’ fire conditions
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Construction resumes on College Drive and Eighth Avenue safety project
Traffic reduced to two lanes during milling
Regional News
Michael Bennet loans his campaign for governor $1M
Eye-popping spending is latest indication of just how much race has tightened
Regional News
Utah canyon BASE jump kills 2, including extreme athlete who performed with Madonna
U.S. slackliner Andy Lewis, of California, balances on a slackline, July 23, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. (Sakchai Lalit/Associated Press file) A weekend BASE jumping accident in a Utah canyon killed…
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Animas Museum presents history of La Plata County ahead of Colorado’s 150th anniversary
More historical presentations scheduled for July and August
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Silverton granted over $2 million in federal funds for wastewater facility revamp
Augmentation ponds over a decade due for repair
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Boaters and paddlers hit the whitewater for Durango’s Animas River Days on Saturday
Annual festival celebrates river sports and brings enthusiasts together
Regional News
Birdwatching groups are making it easier for people to get outside
Jessica Guo watches birds flit over Washington Park as Outdoor Asian Colorado leads a tour with Denver Audubon on April 25. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite) For Jessica Guo, birdwatching is a…
Regional News
Colorado’s primaries are June 30
Here’s what you need to know about the candidates and how to vote
Regional News
The Blotter, May 15-25
The La Plata County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a string of car thefts. (Durango Herald file) La Plata County Sheriff’s Office May 15 8:03 a.m. Someone reported that their welder…
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La Plata County clerk warns Tina Peters decision will embolden election deniers
Threatens integrity of voting officials, systems, Tiffany Lee and colleagues say
Local News
After drowning, witnesses call for greater safety measures at Lake Nighthorse
Lack of emergency devices, flotation items, signage contributed to tragedy, group says
Local News
Man dies while swimming at Lake Nighthorse near Durango
Autopsy scheduled for Thursday; presumed cause of death is drowning, coroner says
Regional News
Travelers can peruse Nepali culture with new exhibit at DIA
‘Heritage in Motion: Nepali Stories of Roots, Memory and Continuity’ consists of half a dozen six-foot tall glass cases filled with about 30 objects
Regional News
The Blotter, May 6-11
The La Plata County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a string of car thefts. (Durango Herald file) La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday 6:45 a.m. Someone reported that 20 to 25…
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Examining Southwest Colorado drought through the eyes of the hive
Beekeepers see signs of stress in honey bee colonies after a warm winter and erratic spring
Local News
Public meetings for the week of May 11-15
City of Durango Monday, May 11 Durango Renewal Partnership, 4:30 p.m., virtual. Teams meeting link: bit.ly/4cZSDo8 Tuesday, May 12 Durango Board of Ethics special meeting, 11 a.m., Smith Council Chambers,…
Business
States across the wildfire-prone Western U.S. are using AI for early detection
Workers observe a tower where Pano AI cameras are installed for detecting wildfires, April 20 in Aurora, Colo. (Brittany Peterson/Associated Press) On a March afternoon, artificial intelligence detected something resembling…
Regional News
Two Colorado Parks and Wildlife commissioners resign
Commissioners John Emerick and Chris Sichko withdrew their nominations prior to a vote on the Senate floor
Local News
U.S. Army to name aircraft after Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell
The MV-75 Cheyenne II is the newest long-range assault helicopter
Regional News
The Blotter, April 24-26
La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Friday 10:04 a.m. Someone contacted deputies to say they had camera footage of a police chase that occurred in Nighthorse Circle. 1:50 p.m. Campers on…
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Animas High School juniors learn the ropes during internships
Animas High School junior Vivian Van Delden is an intern for Sea Turtle Inc. in South Padre Island, Texas, where she educates guests, observes medical operations and learns clinical procedures.…
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Bayfield School District cuts programs amid budget crisis
Staffing, academic offerings and Wolverine Academy impacted
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Residents, firefighters rethinking water use ahead of wildfire season
Officials stress mitigation as drought strains firefighting resources
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Bayfield swears in new trustees, mayor pro tem
New town board members appointed without election due to lack of competition
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Several leadership changes announced at Purgatory Resort
General Manager Dave Rathbun to become CEO, among other changes
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Colorado Department of Transportation honors fallen road workers
Monday event marked awareness campaign with goal of increasing safety for work zones