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Completely closing the trail and west 12th Street aims to keep users safe and expedite the project.
09/08/2025

Completely closing the trail and west 12th Street aims to keep users safe and expedite the project.

A section of the Animas River Trail and west 12th Street will close to pedestrian traffic Sept. 8-26 while the city of Durango and the Durango Fire Protection District work on a joint project to insta...

The Colorado governor responded no fewer than 32 times to questions or comments about Robert F. Kennedy Jr., many challe...
09/08/2025

The Colorado governor responded no fewer than 32 times to questions or comments about Robert F. Kennedy Jr., many challenging Polis for expressing support for some of Kennedy’s beliefs.

On Aug. 30, Gov. Jared Polis hopped onto Reddit for what is known as an AMA – a wide-open “ask me anything” Q&A where users can, well, ask him anything. They mostly asked about one thing. “Why are...

“This is a place where culture, tradition and innovation come together to build community, and that’s exactly what this ...
09/07/2025

“This is a place where culture, tradition and innovation come together to build community, and that’s exactly what this film is all about," the lieutenant governor told attendees.

Experiences of disability have long been prominent in the life of Colorado Lt. Gov. and disability activist Dianne Primavera, both personally and professionally. Her experiences and activistic spirit...

Mules take advantage of a little shade on a hot sunny Wednesday afternoon southeast of Durango.
09/07/2025

Mules take advantage of a little shade on a hot sunny Wednesday afternoon southeast of Durango.

Photo: Mules kick back By Jerry McBride Herald Photo Editor Friday, Sep 5, 2025 5:17 PM Updated Friday, Sep. 5, 2025 6:06 PM Mules take advantage of a little shade on a hot sunny Wednesday afternoon southeast of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) × Mules take advantage of a little shade on a h...

The sheriff's office deputy who allegedly shared information with federal immigration officials is resigning, prompting ...
09/07/2025

The sheriff's office deputy who allegedly shared information with federal immigration officials is resigning, prompting the AG to drop his lawsuit.

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser last week dropped his lawsuit against a Mesa County sheriff’s deputy whose decision to share information with federal immigration officials led to the June arrest...

The charges are in connection to an alleged domestic dispute over the custody of the man's 9-year-old granddaughter.
09/07/2025

The charges are in connection to an alleged domestic dispute over the custody of the man's 9-year-old granddaughter.

A Farmington man is facing four felony charges for reportedly shooting his two daughters multiple times. Daniel Douglass, 50, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, a t...

The Good Fight’s owner says boxing is the perfect way for anyone struggling with mental health issues to try something n...
09/07/2025

The Good Fight’s owner says boxing is the perfect way for anyone struggling with mental health issues to try something new, get exercise and build community.

The Good Fight Boxing Gym will host a free introduction to boxing clinic on Sept. 10 in observance of World Su***de Prevention Day and National Su***de Prevention Month. The Good Fight’s owner Katy Ko...

During the three-month period, Durango Transit traveled a 152,108 miles and gave 135,909 rides – a 2% decrease from the ...
09/06/2025

During the three-month period, Durango Transit traveled a 152,108 miles and gave 135,909 rides – a 2% decrease from the same period in 2024.

Aug. 31 marked the last day of Durango’s fourth annual Free Fare Summer, a program in which residents and visitors can ride city buses free of charge. This year’s program ran from June 1 through Aug. ...

The lawsuit represents 18 women who were strip-searched at the La Plata County Jail and allegedly had their videos illeg...
09/06/2025

The lawsuit represents 18 women who were strip-searched at the La Plata County Jail and allegedly had their videos illegally viewed by the jail commander.

A second class-action lawsuit has been filed against a former La Plata County Jail commander accused of using his law enforcement credentials to secretly watch strip-search videos of 117 female inmate...

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren demonstrated his skateboarding tricks: "Growing up, skateboarding changed my life," h...
09/06/2025

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren demonstrated his skateboarding tricks: "Growing up, skateboarding changed my life," he said.

Yellow school buses filled the Navajo Nation Fairgrounds parking lot Wednesday in Window Rock, Ariz., as students attended Youth Day, which featured interactive and informational booths. One of the mo...

The all-volunteer club is meant to address two issues with getting older: inactivity and loneliness. And they tackle som...
09/06/2025

The all-volunteer club is meant to address two issues with getting older: inactivity and loneliness. And they tackle some burly climbs.

When newcomers arrive in Durango, they often look for ways to connect and explore the region’s natural beauty. For many over the age of 50, the answer has long been Seniors Outdoors! – a year-round ou...

The Bayfield High School boys soccer team got off to a fast start on the road this week, scoring three first half goals ...
09/06/2025

The Bayfield High School boys soccer team got off to a fast start on the road this week, scoring three first half goals at in Kirtland.

KIRTLAND – The Bayfield High School boys soccer team got off to a fast start Thursday night on the road, scoring three first half goals on their way to a 6-1 win at Bill Cawood Field at Kirtland Centr...

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