Regular news updates from the newsroom of The Durango Herald, an award-winning, family-owned newspaper in Southwest Colorado.
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U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert seeks funding for Glenwood Springs bridge after voting against bill that would fund it.
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The streak is over! @FLCFootball has won its first game in nearly five years. After 40-straight losses, the Skyhawks beat Arizona Christian 17-12 on Ray Dennison Memorial Field on Saturday.
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Jury finds Mark Redwine guilty of second-degree murder in the death of his son, Dylan, who disappeared in November 2012.
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A 77-year-old Durango man has been shoveling snow and ice off the 530 steps leading to Fort Lewis College for about four years now as a way to stay fit and serve the community.
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An op-ed from @SenBennetCO:
Attacks on journalists, judiciary undermine our nation.
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Sculptures in the Florida Road roundabout in Durango were dressed up in honor of #416Fire and #BurroFire firefighters. durangoherald.com/articles/2…
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If you are a firefighter working on the #416Fire, here's an offering for delicious food. durangoherald.com/articles/2…
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Colorado senator and representative are set to reintroduce lands bill that would protect thousands of acres in the San Juans. durangoherald.com/articles/2…
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Remembering the ‘4/20 Parachute Stoner Dash’ @FLCDurango and the video that went viral.
#420 #Durangoco
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Durango's native son, Marine Capt. Jeff Kuss, who died in Blue Angels crash comes home bit.ly/1PSybqw
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U.S. Highway 550 will reopen to all lanes of traffic at 8 a.m. Sunday with no law enforcement escorts or restrictions. #416Fire durangoherald.com/articles/2…
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In full gear, firefighters climbed the Sky Steps three times, a height equal to the 110 stories of the World Trade Center towers. durangoherald.com/articles/2…
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The game is over and the Skyhawks have done it! @RMAC_SPORTS tournament champions once again. @FLCMBasketball was led by @obihoops 33 points and the Skyhawks beat Mesa 86-75.
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‘Season-ending event’ needed to extinguish every hot spot in #416Fire. durangoherald.com/articles/2…
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The Four Corners has long been known as a blind spot when it comes to weather and radar modeling, as major hubs in Albuquerque, Grand Junction and Flagstaff take in data at elevations too high to accurately hone in on areas around Durango. durangoherald.com/articles/2…
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Forecasters are calling for another 3 to 8 inches of snow late Monday and early Tuesday in the high country, with up to a foot of snow in some areas. durangoherald.com/articles/2…
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Here's a peek at our front page tomorrow. Rare is the time that we devote our entire front page to a single story.
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Resort aims to help college boost enrollment at school in Durango and spark interest in ski area. durangoherald.com/articles/2…
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“I really don’t think it is a Republican versus Democrat issue,” said DHS student Aubrey Hirst, 17. “Gun culture has taken over America itself, and it’s preventing us from making a change. It’s kids like us that are going to step forward and make... durangoherald.com/articles/2…
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Firefighters found the cub in June. In January, Colorado Parks and Wildlife plans to release the healthy sow into the wild. durangoherald.com/articles/2…
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Snow continues to fall here in downtown @CityofDurango ❄️
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Eagle B-75 took a 40-day trip from Durango to Idaho and back, a distance of 1,500 miles – an amazing trip, 'er vacation, that was documented thanks to a tracking device. durangoherald.com/articles/2…
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WATCH: In a rare sighting, moose visits Durango. Resident catches video of young bull near Animas River.
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Southwest Colorado residents are getting more creative as the depth of snow rises. Send us your photos to share with readers. Email claws@bcimedia.com durangoherald.com/galleries/…
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As a cold front sweeps into Southwest Colorado, up to 6 inches is expected in the high country. durangoherald.com/articles/2…
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“As soon as I moved here, I wanted a footlong Italian sub. I asked, ‘Where do you get one?’ And someone said, ‘What do you mean?’ And I said, ‘What do you mean what do I mean? I want a footlong Italian sandwich.’ I started getting a little distressed." durangoherald.com/articles/2…
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Gambel oak and aspen are already emerging in the #416Fire burn area. durangoherald.com/articles/2…
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"Red Mountain Pass will remain closed indefinitely. We are unable to put a timeline on when the pass will reopen given the dynamic nature of what is happening this avalanche season,” CDOT spokeswoman Lisa Schwantes said. durangoherald.com/articles/2…
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No. 21 Fort Lewis College played a complete team game to claim a regular-season conference championship Saturday... fb.me/1RPKj7fJI
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The 15-year-old has made a “miraculous” recovery, his father said, since he fell in May from a pedestrian bridge just outside Salt Lake City. Wiley suffered brain damage from his fall, injuring... durangoherald.com/articles/2…
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BREAKING: Wildfire erupts west of downtown Durango; thick smoke visible from town.
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Preparing for floods: Ash-covered ground won’t hold moisture, rains could send torrents of water and debris downstream. #416Fire durangoherald.com/articles/2…
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The motorcade bearing the remains of Capt. Jeff Kuss is on its way to Greenmount to lay him to rest #BlueAngels
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In letter, @RepTipton and @SenCoryGardner express support for Canyons of the Ancients National Monument
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BREAKING: Firefighters respond to wildfire with large column of smoke northeast of Durango.
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According to a 2016 assessment, about 16,000 Navajo homes don’t have access to electricity. Nearly a third have no running water, and more than half lack kitchen and toilet facilities. durangoherald.com/articles/2…
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Philip Henderson of Cortez leads first all-Black team to attempt to summit Mount Everest.
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There was minimal fire behavior on Tuesday as the #416Fire grew 482 acres, significantly less growth than what was seen the prior two days. Officials are expecting similar fire behavior Wednesday. durangoherald.com/articles/2…
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As Patricia Cesspooch grew older, she worked toward her goal of starting her own business, finally getting her rafting permit in 1998. However, starting her own company on the Hualapai Reservation proved more challenging than she ever imagined. durangoherald.com/articles/2…
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UPDATE: The first helicopter landed to rescue hikers about 30 minutes after smoke was noticed. It took 4 flights to extricate them. “I’ve never been through anything like that," one man said.
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A lot of time, wildlife can escape when a wildfire burns. But not this poor cub. She was found injured by the #416Fire. Watch the video of vets attending to her injuries. durangoherald.com/articles/2…
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Don Coram outraises Lauren Boebert in 1st quarter in Southwest Colorado. Republicans in 3rd Congressional District will face each other in June primary.
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“My failures became my strengths,” Hickenlooper said. “I ended up reinventing myself. You, too, will likely reinvent yourself many times.” durangoherald.com/articles/2…
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The Durango Herald appreciates the hard efforts of everyone fighting the #416Fire. We know they are doing everything they can. Thank you, all. Vide credit: @terrancesiemon
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The milestone solidified a matching grant of $1 million from the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, which help the station move into a larger building. durangoherald.com/articles/2…
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#416Fire Sunday morning update: U.S. Highway 550 reopens; fire at 34,161 acres, 25% contained. durangoherald.com/articles/2…
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Durango's Sepp Kuss is the 2018 Tour of Utah champion! He won another thrilling stage Sunday for his third stage win of the week. durangoherald.com/articles/2…
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The festival kicked off Thursday night with a fundraiser at the Community Concert Hall at FLC that featured Native American rapper Frank Waln as the keynote speaker. durangoherald.com/articles/2…
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It was a long 20 days of working 24/7 for Colorado Department of Transportation crews on Red Mountain Pass. durangoherald.com/articles/2…
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Firefighters prepare for another bone-dry day, with a high of 85 on the #416Fire and 81 on the #BurroFire. Wind gusts of 25 mph. durangoherald.com/articles/2…
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UPDATE: More evacuees from #416Fire get to go home. durangoherald.com/articles/2…
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Winter weather arrives early, with reports of a foot or more of snow in the high country of Southwest Colorado.
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10 inches of snow fell in Durango and other locations around the region recorded higher totals. Wolf Creek Pass will close temporarily Wednesday for avalanche control. durangoherald.com/articles/2…
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Barger, recently retired after 22 years at FLC, said his motivation comes from helping people. durangoherald.com/articles/2…
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"Jeff Kuss was one of the finest Americans this nation can produce," Cmdr. Ryan Bernacchi, of the #BlueAngels, said.
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Senate panel members accuse @EPA of being cavalier about #GoldKingMine impact shar.es/17Huoa #AnimasRiver
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UPDATE: #PerinsPeakFire has grown rapidly from 10 acres to 30 acres in size west of downtown Durango. Four large air tankers were on order with two filled as of 5:50 p.m.
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Snow slabs 10- to 30-feet deep cover half mile section of Highway 550 north of Silverton. durangoherald.com/articles/2…
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STORY: Firefighters are battling two distinct fires in the Lightner Creek area.
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Durango Snow Lovers-Durango's Weather by Jeff Givens is forecasting more snow for Durango than the National Weather Service. Who will be right? durangoherald.com/articles/2…
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The storm is coming from the west and is tracking to favor southern Colorado and the San Juan Mountains. “It’s definitely on track to produce some good snow,” meteorologist says. durangoherald.com/articles/2…
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Durango Hockey has done it! The Demons win the 4A State Championship 4-2 against Summit. It is the first state championship for Durango hockey. Recap to follow on durangoherald.com/
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#416Fire advances on residences; more than 1,000 homes evacuated, 1,500 on pre-evacuation. durangoherald.com/articles/2…
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BREAKING: BLM and San Juan National Forest lands to reopen Thursday. "The weather event that Southwest Colorado experienced this past weekend was not a typical event," agencies say.
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Cameras at Mesa Verde National Park capture a variety of species in and around ancient dwellings.
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The 416 Fire and a serious wrist injury couldn't slow down Maddie Jo Robbins in 2018, and her tireless pursuit of success landed her among 40 women to be honored by the Sportswomen of Colorado. durangoherald.com/articles/2…
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Three years in the making, the section of river was selected to protect the habitat of self-sustaining populations of brook, brown, rainbow and hybridized cutthroat trout, said Kelly Palmer, water and air program manager for the San Juan National Forest. durangoherald.com/articles/2…
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.@skabrewing party raises $18,000 for hurriicane relief in Florida.
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Matt Payne has taken more than 60,000 photos of nightscapes, sunrises and sunsets from mountain peaks across the state. Check out some of them here. durangoherald.com/articles/2…
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#416Fire grows by 1,511 acres, no homes lost. durangoherald.com/articles/2…
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Phil Weiser promises to support La Plata County in its decades-long fight to escape the Albuquerque television market. durangoherald.com/articles/2…
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#BearsEars and Canyons of the Ancients threatened by #Trump review of national monuments.
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Kristina Bodewes, an 18-year-old from Durango, hikes the length of the Colorado Trail in 14 days, 15 hours and 48 minutes.
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The motorcade as it passes 10th street. All vehicles bear #BlueAngels official vehicle plaques.
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Four-term state representative @BarbaraforCO says she will retire from public life
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BREAKING NEWS #416Fire: @LaPlataCountyCO has ordered a mandatory evacuation to begin at 6 a.m. Thursday for residences in the pre-evacuated Hermosa area.
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The developer of a hotel on Camino del Rio offered to pay for the trail extension because it increases access for guests to popular amenities. durangoherald.com/articles/2…
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The Garcias are back -- and they brought their much-loved restaurant back to downtown Durango. durangoherald.com/articles/2…
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Breaking news: A lawsuit has been filed against the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad in response to the 416 Fire. This story will be updated. durangoherald.com/articles/2…
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.@skabrewing earns place in @outsidemagazine's 100 Best Places to Work in 2017.
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“He's brought a lot of toughness to our program, a great interior defender, excellent rebounder, and he's just getting better and better offensively," @FLCMBasketball’s @BPietrack said of @sekoudemb12🏀
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Budget Travel praised Durango for its abundance of outdoor activities, outstanding downtown, and the historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. durangoherald.com/articles/2…
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This in-town ski area in Durango is convenient and cheap. durangoherald.com/articles/2…
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A report of naked people running on Florida Road just came over the scanner. Rushing out there ill-advised unless you're taking them a coat.
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New management team to take command of #416Fire Thursday; Fire remains 34,161 acres and is 35 percent contained. durangoherald.com/articles/2…
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The @FLCSkyhawks @FLCMBasketball had a dunk contest to cap off the night’s festivities. This was @BraydenCarter_’s final dunk.
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