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Tour de France preview: Kuss, Simmons representing Durango as race begins on Saturday
49+ min ago (784+ words) The most famous cycling race in the world begins on Saturday, and once again, two Durangoans will compete in front of viewers from around the world. There's a lot to cover on the 3, 000+ kilometer route and 54, 000 meters of climbing. Whether…...
Opinion | Organ donation gave my grandson a second chance
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (192+ words) The Durango Herald Organ donation gave my grandson a second chance Before my grandson Liam turned 1, our family got news no one wants to hear: He had congestive heart failure, and a transplant was his only chance. Three weeks after…...
U. S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16
9+ hour, 4+ min ago (764+ words) Tillman delivered the goal of his life, and one of the biggest ever by a U. S. man at the World Cup, sending this American soccer fairytale into the round of 16. "I've been dreaming about this game," Tillman said after scoring the…...
Western governors establish multistate task force to update the region's transmission lines
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (430+ words) A bipartisan group of 11 Western governors signed a letter endorsing the establishment of a multistate task force to develop a study and action plan to update the region's energy grid. The effort was announced Tuesday in Park City, Utah, during…...
Wildfire crews prioritize structure protection on Ferris Fire as weather improves
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (901+ words) Crews fighting the Ferris Fire made progress protecting structures and private property on Wednesday as they prepared for steadily improving weather conditions. As of Wednesday night, the fire had burned 25, 814 acres. Abraham Proffitt, spokesman for the San Juan National Forest,…...
Eight on Metz conceptual development plan gets Durango City Council approval
12+ hour, 32+ min ago (695+ words) A new eight-unit development for single-family homes called Eight on Metz is in the works for Metz Lane in northeast Durango. City Council approved a preliminary conceptual development plan last week for the project at 170 Metz Lane. The proposed development…...
New Mexico governor says state could seek billions after DEA let fentanyl hit streets
17+ hour, 40+ min ago (764+ words) ALBUQUERQUE " New Mexico's governor said Monday that state officials could pursue billions of dollars in civil damages after revelations that U. S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents repeatedly allowed shipments of fentanyl to flow into drug-plagued communities as investigators sought to build bigger…...
Opinion | Editorial cartoon
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Melat Kiros defeats U. S. Rep. Diana De Gette in Democratic primary for Denver's congressional seat
21+ hour, 49+ min ago (1381+ words) Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old democratic socialist, defeated U. S. Rep. Diana De Gette on Tuesday in a closely watched Democratic primary that saw Denver voters reject Colorado's longest serving member of Congress in favor of youth and change. On paper, the race…...
Photos: Don't speed
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