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Daily news and feature stories from The Durango Herald, an award-winning, family-owned newspaper in Southwest Colorado.

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The Durango Herald @durangoherald.bsky.social · 5h

The state archaeology conference is coming to Cortez on Oct. 2.

State archaeology conference is coming to Cortez

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The Durango Herald @durangoherald.bsky.social · 6h

DuranGO!, the city's late night ride service, will operate on extended hours Fridays and Saturdays starting this weekend.

Durango’s microtransit ride service expands late night weekend hours starting Friday

Curb-to-curb transportation will increase service time frames

The Durango Herald @durangoherald.bsky.social · 7h

Reynolds Ash & Associates was designated an "irresponsible vendor" for a furniture, fixtures and equipment RFP for the city's City Hall and Police Department Project due, in part, to Reynolds' apparent support of ongoing litigation against the city related to the project.

Local architecture firm deemed ‘irresponsible vendor’ for City Hall project

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The Durango Herald @durangoherald.bsky.social · 8h

The Old Fort’s blue corn harvest showcased Indigenous agriculture practices in Hesperus on Tuesday.

The Old Fort’s Blue Corn Harvest showcases Indigenous agriculture practices west of Durango

The Durango Herald @durangoherald.bsky.social · 9h

The average cost of diesel in Colorado hit $6.22 a gallon this week, almost double the price from this time last year. School districts are taking notice.

The soaring cost of diesel means a bumpy road for school buses in Colorado

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The Durango Herald @durangoherald.bsky.social · 10h

Durango's Trish Thomas is a world champion after dominating her category at the 2026 UCI Mountain Bike Marathon World Championships in Primiero San Martino di Castrozza, Italy, on Sept. 12.

Durango’s Thomas wins UCI Marathon Mountain Bike World Championship

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The Durango Herald @durangoherald.bsky.social · 11h

The Colorado Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a snowboarder who collided with an employee-driven snowmobile at Breckenridge ski area.

Colorado Supreme Court dismisses lawsuit filed by injured snowboarder against Vail Resorts

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The Durango Herald @durangoherald.bsky.social · 12h

Does Durango need another ice rink? Should it be a year-round ice rink, or should it be converted for other uses like a concert venue during the summer? The city is seeking residents' input.

Durango ice rink feasibility study launches community input phase

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The Durango Herald @durangoherald.bsky.social · 13h

We're heading into October with the annual Durango Cowboy Gathering, 2026 Mountain and Valley Fiber Arts Festival, and Animas Palooza.

Durango Events Calendar

The Durango Herald @durangoherald.bsky.social · 14h

It’s time to tighten those bolo ties and get to two-steppin’. The annual Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering begins Wednesday.

Durango saddles up for annual Cowboy Gathering

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The Durango Herald @durangoherald.bsky.social · 15h

Durango Creative District Executive Director Kathryn Waggener, who is resigning at the end of November, said the organization is looking to expand its community impact and opportunities for creatives.

Durango Creative District director announces resignation, prompting candidate search

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The Durango Herald @durangoherald.bsky.social · 16h

The Durango Community Development Commission recommended against changes to the city’s land use and development code that would extend the maximum distance remote parking can be located from a property.

Amendment to Durango’s remote parking code would change distance between properties and off-site lots

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The Durango Herald @durangoherald.bsky.social · 17h

The Old Fort’s blue corn harvest showcased Indigenous agriculture practices in Hesperus on Tuesday.

The Old Fort’s Blue Corn Harvest showcases Indigenous agriculture practices west of Durango

Strong community turnout despite the forecast and a pivot indoors

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The Durango Herald @durangoherald.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The Southern Ute Indian Tribe and BLM are seeking public comment for the Mancos shale development.

Southern Ute Indian Tribe and BLM seek public comment for Mancos shale development

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The Durango Herald @durangoherald.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Above-average rainfall in late September has drastically improved the situation in drought-stricken Southwest Colorado, but it comes a little late for La Plata County agriculturalists.

La Plata County agriculture producers happy to see rain, but earlier would have been better

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The Durango Herald @durangoherald.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The Durango Community Development Commission recommended against changes to the city’s land use and development code that would extend the maximum distance remote parking can be located from a property.

Amendment to Durango’s remote parking code would change distance between properties and off-site lots

After a variance denial in August, city sought broader change

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The Durango Herald @durangoherald.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

A Durango chalk artist, inspired by a tumultuous life journey, spreads love through sidewalk designs.

Durango chalk artist spreads love through sidewalk designs

The Durango Herald @durangoherald.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Through his lens: A longtime Durango resident captured full moons, mountain landscapes and views from Colorado’s 14ers. Here are some of his photos.

Through his lens: Remembering Durango photographer Damen McCaddon

The Durango Herald @durangoherald.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Durango Creative District Executive Director Kathryn Waggener, who is resigning at the end of November, said the organization is looking to expand its community impact and opportunities for creatives.

Durango Creative District director announces resignation, prompting candidate search

Vacant position seeks someone focused on growing public-facing art resources

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The Durango Herald @durangoherald.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

It’s time to tighten those bolo ties and get to two-steppin’. The annual Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering begins Wednesday.

Durango saddles up for annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering

Four-day festival celebrates music, poetry and traditions of the American West

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The Durango Herald @durangoherald.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Chapman Hill Ice Rink is off to a busy but bumpy start. Rains have made ice installation anything but smooth, but the bumps are finally flattening out.

Chapman Hill ice rink open for season ‒ and sponsorships

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The Durango Herald @durangoherald.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

We're heading into October with the annual Durango Cowboy Gathering, 2026 Mountain and Valley Fiber Arts Festival, and Animas Palooza.

Durango Events Calendar

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St. Details: Visit www.durangofarmersmarket.com.

The Durango Herald @durangoherald.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Does Durango need another ice rink? Should it be a year-round ice rink, or should it be converted for other uses like a concert venue during the summer? The city is seeking residents' input.

Durango ice rink feasibility study launches community input phase

With a booked Chapman Hill, city is considering a second rink

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The Durango Herald @durangoherald.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The Southern Ute Indian Tribe and BLM are seeking public comment for the Mancos shale development.

Southern Ute Indian Tribe and BLM seek public comment for Mancos shale development

Planning area encompasses 107,253 acres for horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing

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The Durango Herald @durangoherald.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Above-average rainfall in late September has drastically improved the situation in drought-stricken Southwest Colorado, but it comes a little late for La Plata County agriculturalists.

La Plata County agriculture producers happy to see rain, but earlier would have been better

‘It’s too late in the season for this to have been all that helpful,’ rancher says

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The Durango Herald @durangoherald.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

A Durango chalk artist, inspired by a tumultuous life journey, spreads love through sidewalk designs.

Durango chalk artist spreads love through sidewalk designs

Artwork centered around positivity and a tumultuous life journey

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The Durango Herald @durangoherald.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Moisture associated with Hurricane Polo is bringing heavy rain to Southwest Colorado, and it's expected to continue into early Wednesday.

Moisture associated with Hurricane Polo brings heavy rain to Southwest Colorado

Flood watch in effect as region braces for more wet weather

The Durango Herald @durangoherald.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Chapman Hill Ice Rink is off to a busy but bumpy start. Rains have made ice installation anything but smooth, but the bumps are finally flattening out.

Chapman Hill ice rink open for season ‒ and sponsorships

Off to a bumpy, busy start and looking to offset operating costs

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The Durango Herald @durangoherald.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The Durango Botanic Gardens' new Community Venue Garden adds to the city's offerings of public, outdoor event spaces.

Durango Botanic Gardens shows off new community venue space

The Durango Herald @durangoherald.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Reynolds Ash & Associates was designated an "irresponsible vendor" for a furniture, fixtures and equipment RFP for the city's City Hall and Police Department Project due, in part, to Reynolds' apparent support of ongoing litigation against the city related to the project.

Local architecture firm deemed ‘irresponsible vendor’ for City Hall project

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The Durango Herald @durangoherald.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Through his lens: A longtime Durango resident captured full moons, mountain landscapes and views from Colorado’s 14ers. Here are some of his photos.

Through his lens: Remembering Durango photographer Damen McCaddon

Longtime resident captured full moons, mountain landscapes and views from Colorado’s 14ers

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The Durango Herald @durangoherald.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Given the return on investment, experts would like to see more spent on mitigation, prescribed burns and home hardening – including by the federal government.

Coloradans working to mitigate wildfires hope Congress delivers

The Durango Herald @durangoherald.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Enrollment as Fort Lewis College has declined as the college-age population wanes. But concurrent and graduate student enrollment has increased.

Enrollment at Fort Lewis College declined as college-age population wanes

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The Durango Herald @durangoherald.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The bear that attacked a teenager in her room in Durango has reportedly been euthanized.

Bear that attacked Durango teenager in her room euthanized

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The Durango Herald @durangoherald.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The proposed business park at Animas Air Park south of Durango could noticeably increase La Plata County's share of manufacturing jobs, according to a recently released strategic plan.

Proposed business park south of Durango could noticeably increase county’s share of manufacturing jobs

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The Durango Herald @durangoherald.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Given the return on investment, experts would like to see more spent on mitigation, prescribed burns and home hardening – including by the federal government.

Coloradans working to mitigate wildfires hope Congress delivers

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The Durango Herald @durangoherald.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Enrollment as Fort Lewis College has declined as the college-age population wanes. But concurrent and graduate student enrollment has increased.

Enrollment at Fort Lewis College declined as college-age population wanes

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The Durango Herald @durangoherald.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Durango residents took to the streets Friday evening to oppose what they called the growing mass surveillance system that is automated license plate readers.

Durango residents protest Flock ALPRs and Axon pivot

The Durango Herald @durangoherald.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The Colorado Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a snowboarder who collided with an employee-driven snowmobile at Breckenridge ski area.

Colorado Supreme Court dismisses lawsuit filed by injured snowboarder against Vail Resorts

Plaintiff invalidated his claims when he signed a liability waiver

The Durango Herald @durangoherald.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The average cost of diesel in Colorado hit $6.22 a gallon this week, almost double the price from this time last year. School districts are taking notice.

The soaring cost of diesel means a bumpy road for school buses in Colorado

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The Durango Herald @durangoherald.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Durango's Trish Thomas is a world champion after dominating her category at the 2026 UCI Mountain Bike Marathon World Championships in Primiero San Martino di Castrozza, Italy, on Sept. 12.

Durango’s Thomas wins UCI Marathon Mountain Bike World Championship

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The Durango Herald @durangoherald.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Reynolds Ash & Associates was designated an "irresponsible vendor" for a furniture, fixtures and equipment RFP for the city's City Hall and Police Department Project due, in part, to Reynolds' apparent support of ongoing litigation against the city related to the project.

Local architecture firm deemed ‘irresponsible vendor’ for City Hall project

Determination separate from ongoing discourse over civic campus

The Durango Herald @durangoherald.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The San Juan Skyway could be the spot for leaf peepers this weekend.

San Juan Skyway could be the spot for fall colors this weekend

The Durango Herald @durangoherald.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Durango's Trish Thomas is a world champion after dominating her category at the 2026 UCI Mountain Bike Marathon World Championships in Primiero San Martino di Castrozza, Italy, on Sept. 12.

Durango’s Thomas wins UCI Marathon Mountain Bike World Championship

Local masters star dominated her age group in Italy

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The Durango Herald @durangoherald.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Escalante Middle School engineering students blast off to Agile Space Industries and traveling Space Cowboy exhibit in Ignacio.

Escalante Middle School engineering students visit Agile and Ignacio

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The Durango Herald @durangoherald.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

The average cost of diesel in Colorado hit $6.22 a gallon this week, almost double the price from this time last year. School districts are taking notice.

The soaring cost of diesel means a bumpy road for school buses in Colorado

The cost of diesel fuel in Colorado hit a record high this week

The Durango Herald @durangoherald.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Durango residents took to the streets Friday evening to oppose what they called the growing mass surveillance system that is automated license plate readers.

Durango residents protest Flock ALPRs and Axon pivot

‘This is not a cosmetic change,’ police department says

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The Durango Herald @durangoherald.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

The Durango School District Board of Education voted unanimously to consolidate Sunnyside Elementary School with Three Springs Elementary School, which opens for the 2028-29 school year.

Sunnyside Elementary School to consolidate and move to Three Springs Elementary in 2028

The Durango Herald @durangoherald.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

The Democratic and Republican candidates for Colorado House District 59 debated public lands, wildlife management, trans rights, mass surveillance and immigration enforcement.

Public lands, wildlife management discussed by Riess, Stewart in Durango

The Durango Herald @durangoherald.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Enrollment as Fort Lewis College has declined as the college-age population wanes. But concurrent and graduate student enrollment has increased.

Enrollment at Fort Lewis College declined as college-age population wanes

While undergraduate numbers dropped, concurrent and graduate students increased

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