Why isn’t there an hotel closer to Durango-La Plata County Airport?

Annie's Orphans, a no-kill dog shelter outside Durango, has hit dire financial straits. But the owners and staff are determined to persevere.

An Air quality advisory warning for large areas of Western and central Colorado, including La Plata County, was issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment for Wednesday.

Air Quality Advisory warning issued for Western, central Colorado - Durango Herald

Smoke drifts through La Plata County from other wildfires in state, Utah and Idaho

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Cows, chickens and rabbits receive the royal treatment ahead of this week’s La Plata County Fair. We spoke with children and how they prepare for the big event.

Democratic front-runner for Colorado governor Phil Weiser says the state has a "culture problem" that ignores rural areas, and he aims to change that.

Most of Colorado’s data on how many furbearers are hunted each year comes through its annual voluntary harvest survey. Some wildlife advocates say the state lacks lacks sufficient population data for some furbearer species.

64 counties in 64 hours: How three Coloradans celebrated the state’s 150th anniversary.

The La Plata County Fair kicks off Wednesday and runs through the weekend at La Plata County Fairgrounds.

Contract workers grind asphalt Monday night on South Camino del Rio near Walmart in Durango.

Residents are finding ways to stay cool during a prolonged heat wave being felt across much of Southwest Colorado.

The Rio Blanco Fire south of Pagosa Springs has grown to 1,246 acres and forced evacuations and road closures.

A black bear broke into two homes, took a frying pan to the head and was tased twice by police before sulking off early Monday in Durango.

Cows, chickens and rabbits receive the royal treatment ahead of this week’s La Plata County Fair. We spoke with children and how they prepare for the big event.

Cows, chickens and rabbits receive royal treatment ahead of La Plata County Fair - Durango Herald

Children preen livestock, practice showmanship before this week’s judging

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Can mulch beds spontaneously combust? La Plata County fire agencies say it’s rare, but the answer is yes. A wildfire code requires mulch be kept 5 feet from homes.

San Juan County Sheriff Steve Lowrance replaced his predecessor mid-term earlier this year. He is running to be elected to office in November.

The Rio Blanco Fire south of Pagosa Springs has grown to 1,246 acres and forced evacuations and road closures.

Rio Blanco Fire south of Pagosa Springs reaches 1,246 acres - Durango Herald

Blaze prompts evacuations, road closures

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A black bear broke into two homes, took a frying pan to the head and was tased twice by police before sulking off early Monday in Durango.

Black bears are entering Durango homes at higher rates than normal. Why? - Durango Herald

Recent incidents are largely driven by natural food failure at higher elevations

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Residents are finding ways to stay cool during a prolonged heat wave being felt across much of Southwest Colorado.

Above-average temperatures expected to persist through weekend in Southwest Colorado - Durango Herald

Residents seek relief in river, mountains and at ice cream shop

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Gwendalyn Gibson has been a women's elite cross-country mountain bike rider on the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup circuit since 2022, but she's having her best season of her elite career since she moved to Durango in the offseason.

Contract workers grind asphalt Monday night on South Camino del Rio near Walmart in Durango.

Photo: Grinding away under the cover of night - Durango Herald

Contract workers grind asphalt Monday night on South Camino del Rio near Walmart in Durango. The resurfacing project is being done from Elmore's Corner

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The La Plata County Fair kicks off Wednesday and runs through the weekend at La Plata County Fairgrounds.

Durango Events Calendar - Durango Herald

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

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Law enforcement identified the man killed last week on Coal Bank Pass where two motorcycles collided.

64 counties in 64 hours: How three Coloradans celebrated the state’s 150th anniversary.

64 counties in 64 hours: How these Coloradans celebrated the state’s 150th anniversary - Durango Herald

They mapped out a strict spreadsheet beforehand, allowing them to perfectly time each stop

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Can mulch beds spontaneously combust? La Plata County fire agencies say it’s rare, but the answer is yes. A wildfire code requires mulch be kept 5 feet from homes.

La Plata County fire agencies say mulch fires are rare but possible - Durango Herald

Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code says material should be kept 5 feet from homes

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Most of Colorado’s data on how many furbearers are hunted each year comes through its annual voluntary harvest survey. Some wildlife advocates say the state lacks lacks sufficient population data for some furbearer species.

How does Colorado collect data on wildlife hunted for fur? - Durango Herald

CPW pushes back against concerns it lacks sufficient data on furbearers

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San Juan County Sheriff Steve Lowrance replaced his predecessor mid-term earlier this year. He is running to be elected to office in November.

Law enforcement means more to the San Juan County sheriff than just a job - Durango Herald

After starting an interim term in March, he’s running for election in November

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Dear Rachel: I just found out my friends went to a show without me. Do I ask why I wasn’t invited or just let it go?

Why isn’t there an airport closer to Durango-La Plata County Airport?

Annie's Orphans, a no-kill dog shelter outside Durango, has hit dire financial straits. But the owners and staff are determined to persevere.

Law enforcement identified the man killed last week on Coal Bank Pass where two motorcycles collided.

Motorcyclist killed on Coal Bank Pass identified - Durango Herald

Jeff Kiraly, 53, was a baseball coach at Piedra Vista High School in Farmington

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