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The eagle is expected to recover and fly again. It was found along the shoreline of Croke Reservoir in Northglenn.
Colorado wildlife officials search for person who shot bald eagle with ball bearing
First thing you should know, right after seeing that jarring photo, is that the eagle in question is expected to recover and fly again.
Next thing you should know, if you’ve seen anyone wandering near...
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January 27, 2026 at 2:00 AM
The eagle is expected to recover and fly again. It was found along the shoreline of Croke Reservoir in Northglenn.
The meeting was called as states approach a federal deadline to reach a voluntary agreement to replace river operating guidelines.
Governors of Colorado River states summoned to D.C. in hopes of breaking negotiations impasse
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has invited all seven Colorado River Basin governors and their negotiators to meet in Washington, D.C., on Friday as states approach a federal deadline to reach a volunt...
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January 27, 2026 at 1:00 AM
The meeting was called as states approach a federal deadline to reach a voluntary agreement to replace river operating guidelines.
A federal judge asked for evidence of fraudulent use of the funds. No direct evidence was provided.
Trump administration must keep funding Colorado’s poorest families, judge rules in temporary reprieve
A federal judge extended a two-week restraining order Friday to keep funds flowing to poor families – funding the Trump administration seeks to cut – in Colorado and four other Democratic-led states: ...
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January 27, 2026 at 12:00 AM
A federal judge asked for evidence of fraudulent use of the funds. No direct evidence was provided.
The card has a long history of being used as a tool of intimidation by white supremacist groups.
ICE agents leave ace of spades ‘death cards’ on detained immigrants’ cars
Federal immigration officials say they are investigating why some of their agents working in Eagle County left ace of spades cards on cars of detained immigrants.
Alex Sanchez, who works at Voces Unid...
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January 26, 2026 at 11:00 PM
The card has a long history of being used as a tool of intimidation by white supremacist groups.
Durango locals and visitors have inevitably seen – and likely walked on – many of MODSTREET’s creations while in town.
January 26, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Durango locals and visitors have inevitably seen – and likely walked on – many of MODSTREET’s creations while in town.
The keynote speaker will be W. Richard West Jr., founding director of the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian.
Ben Nighthorse Campbell celebration of life set for April
A celebration of life for former U.S. Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell of Ignacio will be held April 13 at the Sky Ute Casino Event Center in Ignacio.
Campbell died Dec. 30. He was 92.
Campbell was among...
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January 26, 2026 at 9:00 PM
The keynote speaker will be W. Richard West Jr., founding director of the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian.
Local high school boys basketball teams clashed on Thursday night, with Bayfield getting the better of Ignacio.
January 26, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Local high school boys basketball teams clashed on Thursday night, with Bayfield getting the better of Ignacio.
Unlawful activity could include use of excessive force, unlawful searches, wrongful detentions and interference with voting.
January 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Unlawful activity could include use of excessive force, unlawful searches, wrongful detentions and interference with voting.
Six landholders could be excised from the irrigation district for non-payment – a rare occurrence.
Pine River Irrigation District takes action against delinquent shareholders
For upward of a decade, Pine River Irrigation District has let late or delinquent shareholder payments slide.
It makes the notice of exclusion – informing six landholders that they are set to be exci...
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January 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Six landholders could be excised from the irrigation district for non-payment – a rare occurrence.
Airlines are providing more seating, costs are coming down, and more residents are seeing the value and convenience of commuting out of DRO, aviation director says.
January 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Airlines are providing more seating, costs are coming down, and more residents are seeing the value and convenience of commuting out of DRO, aviation director says.
“The city does not offer green burials (no vault) at Greenmount Cemetery, but that option is available at Crestview Memorial Gardens, at the intersection of U.S. Highway 160 and State Highway 172."
Green burials at Greenmount Cemetery?
Dear Action Line,
I read in the Herald a few years ago (May 24, 2023) that Greenmount Cemetery was in the process of designating a section of the graveyard where “green burial,” with no embal...
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January 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM
“The city does not offer green burials (no vault) at Greenmount Cemetery, but that option is available at Crestview Memorial Gardens, at the intersection of U.S. Highway 160 and State Highway 172."
Residents used outhouses or discharged sewage into cesspools that often drained indirectly into the Animas River.
And the West is History: Animas City sewer installation – 1939
And the West is History: Animas City sewer installation – 1939
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January 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Residents used outhouses or discharged sewage into cesspools that often drained indirectly into the Animas River.
The median sale price for in-town Durango homes dropped 8.5% – the first drop since 2017.
La Plata County housing prices rise as in-town Durango dips
The median sale price for homes in La Plata County rose 2.8% in 2025, but in-town Durango homes saw an 8.5% decline – the first drop since 2017. Despite the dip, prices remain out of reach for many re...
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January 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM
The median sale price for in-town Durango homes dropped 8.5% – the first drop since 2017.
With seven months on the board, Elizabeth Philbrick is hungry for four more years.
January 26, 2026 at 2:00 AM
With seven months on the board, Elizabeth Philbrick is hungry for four more years.
Students from area high schools participated in building cabinets, framing a shed and welding Friday in Durango.
January 26, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Students from area high schools participated in building cabinets, framing a shed and welding Friday in Durango.
Opponents say masks resemble “secret police” tactics and allows agents to operate without accountability.
January 26, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Opponents say masks resemble “secret police” tactics and allows agents to operate without accountability.
Working Americans are struggling with the rising cost of living – and communities like Durango may be hit even harder.
January 25, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Working Americans are struggling with the rising cost of living – and communities like Durango may be hit even harder.
The new death brings the survival rate down to 56%, well below the early survival rates CPW anticipated.
January 25, 2026 at 10:00 PM
The new death brings the survival rate down to 56%, well below the early survival rates CPW anticipated.
The Ballantine Family Fund donated more than $455,000 to 156 nonprofits across Southwest Colorado. That is $114,500 more than in 2024.
January 25, 2026 at 9:00 PM
The Ballantine Family Fund donated more than $455,000 to 156 nonprofits across Southwest Colorado. That is $114,500 more than in 2024.
Once regarded as a nuisance, beavers have been recognized as critical for healthy watersheds ‒ an especially beneficial role in the San Juan Mountains.
January 25, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Once regarded as a nuisance, beavers have been recognized as critical for healthy watersheds ‒ an especially beneficial role in the San Juan Mountains.
The satirical newspaper’s 2026 edition takes sarcastic jabs at pickleball courts, a dry winter and the U.S. Postal Service, among others.
January 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM
The satirical newspaper’s 2026 edition takes sarcastic jabs at pickleball courts, a dry winter and the U.S. Postal Service, among others.
Airlines are providing more seating, costs are coming down, and more residents are seeing the value and convenience of commuting out of DRO, aviation director says.
Year-end numbers show visitation to Durango-La Plata County Airport higher in 2025 than 2024
More travelers than ever are flying into Southwest Colorado through the Durango-La Plata County Airport.
According to a news release from the city of Durango, the airport saw 563,009 travelers in 202...
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January 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Airlines are providing more seating, costs are coming down, and more residents are seeing the value and convenience of commuting out of DRO, aviation director says.
Durango's Charlie Mickel has made the U.S. Winter Olympic Team in moguls, joining 96 other American skiers and snowboarders competing in Italy in February.
January 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Durango's Charlie Mickel has made the U.S. Winter Olympic Team in moguls, joining 96 other American skiers and snowboarders competing in Italy in February.
The forecast for Durango on Sunday and through the middle of next week is dry and sunny.
January 25, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The forecast for Durango on Sunday and through the middle of next week is dry and sunny.
A new craft barbecue spot has opened in Durango in the location that formerly housed T’s Smokehouse.
January 25, 2026 at 3:00 PM
A new craft barbecue spot has opened in Durango in the location that formerly housed T’s Smokehouse.