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Regular news updates from the newsroom of The Durango Herald, an award-winning, family-owned newspaper in Southwest Colorado.

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Sunday’s rally had a significantly smaller turnout than the third No Kings demonstration, which drew over 3,000 people to downtown Durango. durangoherald.com/articles/r…

Residents gather for fourth No Kings rally

Around 100 protesters gathered between 25th and 32nd streets in downtown Durango Sunday afternoon for a fourth No Kings demonstration – one of many nationwide. The rallies were intentionally held on...

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An Ignacio school resource officer was charged with child abuse on Wednesday after allegedly pushing a middle schooler to the ground. durangoherald.com/articles/i…
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Juneteenth commemorates a “moral awakening” in the country, said said Tracy Jones with the Southwest Movement 4 Black Lives. durangoherald.com/articles/a…

As Juneteenth approaches, Durango residents are encouraged to be allies year-round

Juneteenth, a federal holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, is coming up on Friday; but it’s far from the only day Black lives, impact, history and issues should be...

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Surface treatment and paving operations between Elmore’s Corner and Durango will cause nighttime and daytime travel delays. durangoherald.com/articles/t…

Travel delays expected during surface treatments between Elmore’s Corner and Durango

Surface treatments on U.S. Highway 160 west of Elmore’s Corner beginning Sunday and continuing for several weeks are expected to cause travel delays, according to the Colorado Department of Transpo...

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Beautiful green grass 1½-feet tall typically covers Dwight Mondragon’s 120 acres. Not this year. durangoherald.com/articles/a…
As drought deepens, a Colorado ranching family prays for rain

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Silverton is preparing for its biggest celebration of the year regardless of whether fireworks will fly. durangoherald.com/articles/s…
Silverton prepares for single biggest weekend of the year, fireworks or not

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Katrina Blair, local forager, grower, educator and plant expert – and the founder of nonprofit Turtle Lake Refuge in Durango – died Friday at age 56. durangoherald.com/articles/t…
Turtle Lake Refuge founder remembered for boundless love of plants, community impact

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The United States soccer team had a phenomenal start to the World Cup, beating Paraguay 4-1 on Friday. durangoherald.com/articles/u…

US opens its home World Cup with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Folarin Balogun fired his second goal into the top far corner of Paraguay’s net and then led his American teammates to the corner of their home stadium, reveling in the...

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Dozens of vendors gather every second Friday of the month for The Friday Afternoon Club Market where jewelry, sourdough breads, leather goods and more are up for grabs. durangoherald.com/articles/p…

Photos: Friday Afternoon Club Market

Photos: Friday Afternoon Club Market

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Beautiful green grass 1½-feet tall typically covers Dwight Mondragon’s 120 acres. Not this year. durangoherald.com/articles/a…

As drought deepens, a Colorado ranching family prays for rain

There was barely a trace of snow left on the towering gray peaks across the road from Dwight Mondragon’s weathered ranch house. It’s a home Mondragon inherited from his father; a house that was built...

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Silverton is preparing for its biggest celebration of the year regardless of whether fireworks will fly. durangoherald.com/articles/s…

Silverton prepares for single biggest weekend of the year, fireworks or not

Silverton is preparing for its biggest celebration of the year regardless of whether fireworks will fly. DeAnne Gallegos, spokesperson for the San Juan County Office of Emergency Management, said a...

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The Navajo Trail Open is back this weekend at Hilcrest Golf Club with a deep and talented pool of professionals. durangoherald.com/articles/n…

Navajo Trail Open returns as large pro field begins on Friday

It’s the middle of June, the U.S. Open is happening this weekend, so that means one thing: The Navajo Trail Open is here. Plenty of up-and-coming pro golfers, veteran PGA professionals, local...

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Two motorcyclists died in separate crashes in less than 24 hours this week in La Plata County. durangoherald.com/articles/t…
Two motorcyclists killed in separate crashes in La Plata County

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The Durango Martial Arts Academy was founded on a dream. It's grown into a full-fledged community. durangoherald.com/articles/f…

Founded on a dream, Durango Martial Arts Academy has become a community

When the original “Karate Kid” movie was released, martial arts captivated the hearts and minds of young people across the country – including a young Chris Jones, who would later go on to found the...

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A third suspect in the 2023 Santa Rita Park shooting case has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. durangoherald.com/articles/m…

Man pleads guilty to second-degree murder, felony assault in 2023 Santa Rita Park shooting

A 20-year-old man who, along with two others, was accused of killing an older man and injuring three teenagers in Durango in 2023, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and other felony charges in...

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Two motorcyclists died in separate crashes in less than 24 hours this week in La Plata County. durangoherald.com/articles/t…

Two motorcyclists killed in separate crashes in La Plata County

Two motorcyclists were killed in separate crashes in less than 24 hours Wednesday and Thursday in La Plata County. The first crash occurred about 8:20 p.m. Wednesday on Camino del Rio where the...

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An Ignacio school resource officer was charged with child abuse on Wednesday after allegedly pushing a middle schooler to the ground. durangoherald.com/articles/i…
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After a 10-year hiatus, Arts Perspective Publisher Denise Leslie has relaunched the publication. durangoherald.com/articles/a…

A new life for Arts Perspective magazine

Arts Perspective magazine has returned after a decade-long hiatus, and with its relaunch, Publisher Denise Leslie hopes to build a community of artists of all types. Leslie bought the magazine in ...

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The World Cup is underway, so here's a look at the most-watched sporting event on Earth. durangoherald.com/articles/w…

World Cup preview: Spain, France favorites, U.S. long shot as games begin

There are many huge sporting events in the world, but none are bigger than the World Cup globally, and the beautiful game began in Mexico on Thursday. It’s a groundbreaking event for soccer, with...

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More than 400 plants grow in the Rocky Mountains. They offer health benefits, a connection to the land and some can be plucked right from an alleyway in Durango. durangoherald.com/articles/f…

Foraging can offer Durango residents health benefits and connection to the land

For Turtle Lake Refuge team member and longtime forager Catherine Girillos, foraging for edible plants is more than just a cool hobby: it’s a source of freedom. “It’s just the anxiety that it takes...

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