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Wolf Creek Ski Area to temporarily reopen after flood closure
Wolf Creek Ski Area to temporarily reopen after flood closure

Half the mountain’s terrain will be available for weekend opening

Published: Friday, November 13, 2026 04:24PM


Federal Aviation Administration issues nationwide ground stop affecting Durango flights
Federal Aviation Administration issues nationwide ground stop affecting Durango flights

United flight returns to gate as departures are halted across the country

Published: Friday, November 13, 2026 03:15PM


Video: Hermosa Creek flooding on Nov. 3
Video: Hermosa Creek flooding on Nov. 3

Durango Fire Protection District firefighters cut a fence that was blocking water in Hermosa Village on Nov. 3. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)

Published: Friday, November 13, 2026 01:40PM


Three Springs to add 194 homes with new Vero Ridge subdivision
Three Springs to add 194 homes with new Vero Ridge subdivision

Growth in Durango community spurred by multiple developments, including new elementary school

Published: Friday, November 13, 2026 08:00AM


New Perspectives editor coming Monday
New Perspectives editor coming Monday

Dear Readers, On Monday, you’ll hear from our new Perspectives Editor, John Valdez, who grew up in Ignacio and is a research historian and economist. We’re delighted to have him lead a new approach to our opinion pages. Chris Ballantine,...

Published: Friday, November 13, 2026 05:00AM


Officials detail flood damage and recovery efforts in La Plata County
Officials detail flood damage and recovery efforts in La Plata County

Dozens of homes remain inaccessible, damages surpass $54 million and more rain is in the forecast

Published: Friday, November 13, 2026 05:00AM


Gaslight Twin Cinema closes for renovations
Gaslight Twin Cinema closes for renovations

Downtown theater plans to add recliner seating as part of remodel

Published: Thursday, November 12, 2026 05:58PM


Smiley Building in Durango asked for fire system compliance, owner fears retaliation
Smiley Building in Durango asked for fire system compliance, owner fears retaliation

Durango Fire Protection District cites longstanding issues with code dating back 23 years

Published: Thursday, November 12, 2026 04:44PM


Montezuma County residents asked to report flood damage
Montezuma County residents asked to report flood damage

FEMA visits area, although government assistance could be months or years away

Published: Thursday, November 12, 2026 02:56PM


Flood relief distribution center to be established at Durango Mall
Flood relief distribution center to be established at Durango Mall

Donations and volunteers needed to fill shelves before Monday

Published: Thursday, November 12, 2026 01:30PM


Phil Weiser taps Sen. Cleave Simpson for agriculture commissioner
Phil Weiser taps Sen. Cleave Simpson for agriculture commissioner

State senator nominated for governor-elect’s Cabinet

Published: Thursday, November 12, 2026 01:11PM


Ignacio lessens restrictions on vacation rentals and RV occupancy in response to flooding
Ignacio lessens restrictions on vacation rentals and RV occupancy in response to flooding

Town needs more temporary housing immediately, ordinances say

Published: Thursday, November 12, 2026 12:45PM


Archuleta County warns of temporary 911, cellular outages during fiber optic work
Archuleta County warns of temporary 911, cellular outages during fiber optic work

Crews will work near mile marker 134, causing delays on U.S. Highway 160

Published: Thursday, November 12, 2026 11:51AM


Mancos residents seek answers during boil-water advisory
Mancos residents seek answers during boil-water advisory

Advisory remains in effect while flood recovery efforts continue

Published: Thursday, November 12, 2026 05:15AM


Children’s fort along Junction Creek saved after flooding
Children’s fort along Junction Creek saved after flooding

‘The Burrow’ salvaged despite being washed away last week

Published: Thursday, November 12, 2026 05:00AM


More reader-submitted photos and video from flooding in Southwest Colorado
More reader-submitted photos and video from flooding in Southwest Colorado

Flooding and mudflows as seen Nov. 2 from Beet Street Farm off East Animas Road (County Road 250) north of the Bar D Chuckwagon. The damage is from the Stevens Creek blowout. At least two houses uphill on the east...

Published: Wednesday, November 11, 2026 07:17PM


Durango celebrates Veterans Day with parade, community lunch
Durango celebrates Veterans Day with parade, community lunch

Former military members honored for their service on Wednesday

Published: Wednesday, November 11, 2026 05:11PM


Students rafted through the rain on the Colorado River for Animas High School’s ‘Water in the West’ trip
Students rafted through the rain on the Colorado River for Animas High School’s ‘Water in the West’ trip

Charter institution holds two-week ‘Osprey Blocks’ for students to learn by doing

Published: Wednesday, November 11, 2026 04:48PM


La Plata Quilters Guild to meet, hold workshop
La Plata Quilters Guild to meet, hold workshop

The La Plata Quilters Guild will hold its monthly meeting Thursday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds Extension building, 2500 Main Ave. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. with business meeting at 6 p.m. and a Trunk show on...

Published: Wednesday, November 11, 2026 02:07PM


Wolf Creek Pass to reopen this weekend; Piedra Bridge likely not until new year
Wolf Creek Pass to reopen this weekend; Piedra Bridge likely not until new year

U.S. Highway 160 closure remains between Bayfield and Pagosa Springs

Published: Wednesday, November 11, 2026 11:11AM


City of Durango considers voter options for joining fire district
City of Durango considers voter options for joining fire district

Council moves to put action on April 2027 ballot

Published: Wednesday, November 11, 2026 05:00AM


Durango woman reported missing for more than a week
Durango woman reported missing for more than a week

Lisa Hays was last seen leaving apartment building on foot near Animas Surgical Hospital

Published: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 04:03PM


Durango railroad on track for winter operations despite flood damage
Durango railroad on track for winter operations despite flood damage

About 300 feet of roadbed washed away, leaving tracks twisted and unsupported

Published: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 03:40PM


Veterans Day parade, open house to be celebrated Wednesday in Durango
Veterans Day parade, open house to be celebrated Wednesday in Durango

The Veterans Day Parade will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in downtown Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file) Veterans Day will be celebrated Wednesday in Durango with a parade on Main Avenue and an open house at the Veterans of...

Published: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 03:10PM


FEMA conducting three-day damage assessment in La Plata County
FEMA conducting three-day damage assessment in La Plata County

Teams to evaluate individual residences and public infrastructure

Published: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 11:13AM


Updated: La Plata County estimates $56 million in flood damage as it seeks federal aid
Updated: La Plata County estimates $56 million in flood damage as it seeks federal aid

Federal government has yet to declare Southwest Colorado a disaster area

Published: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 05:00AM


Archuleta County lifts evacuation orders as flood-damaged roads remain
Archuleta County lifts evacuation orders as flood-damaged roads remain

Officials urge some residents to consider temporary relocation as infrastructure repairs could stretch into winter

Published: Monday, November 09, 2026 08:25PM


LPEA outage affected more than 1,000 meters early Sunday near Fort Lewis College
LPEA outage affected more than 1,000 meters early Sunday near Fort Lewis College

Issue unrelated to flood damage

Published: Monday, November 09, 2026 08:00PM


Daily parking rates at Durango-La Plata County Airport will increase for Thanksgiving
Daily parking rates at Durango-La Plata County Airport will increase for Thanksgiving

Extra revenue will help offset cost of running a shuttle

Published: Monday, November 09, 2026 07:49PM


La Plata County to hold public meeting on flood damage, recovery
La Plata County to hold public meeting on flood damage, recovery

Officials will answer residents’ questions Tuesday at the fairgrounds

Published: Monday, November 09, 2026 05:43PM

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