The Durango Herald

The Animas River reopened to watercraft Monday after being closed Friday for safety concerns.

Sections of the Animas River Trail that closed last weekend amid heavy rains and high river flows have since reopened. Meanwhile, soft-surface trail stewards are asking users to help keep them in good condition.

Three major highway closures remained in place Monday in Southwest Colorado. Road crews were focusing on temporary repairs in lieu of permanent fixes.

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad crews worked through the weekend to clear flood damage and restore service between Durango and Rockwood.

The Animas River reopened to watercraft Monday after being closed Friday for safety concerns.

Archuleta County emergency crews hope to take advantage of a critical window early this week to reach stranded residents and deliver supplies after days of flooding.

Another storm system headed for Southwest Colorado. "We are concerned that this could be another wet system that could bring another inch or two of rain,” a forecaster said.

Durango has seen just over 15 inches of precipitation so far this year, with the vast majority falling in September and October. “I really can’t believe y’all have had that much rain these last two months,” forecaster says.

The aerial artists can go pretty high up – about 25 to 30 feet up in the Concert Hall.

Photos: A tropical storm dumped several inches of rain across Southwest Colorado.

Durango City Council will consider the merits of higher overfill trash fines when an ordinance is formally introduced.

U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd fielded good, bad and neutral feedback in Bayfield at one of his "Coffee with Your Congressman" stops.

A centuries-old pine, a narrow road, and a difficult goodbye: Neighbors remove a towering tree to improve access for emergency vehicles.

How did last week’s Animas River flows compare with historical records? The river peaked at 11,200 cubic feet per second Friday, less than half its all-time recorded high.

Events like “build-a-buddy” provide students with a lighthearted way to build community, said McKenna Starkey, an FLC student involvement coordinator.

Yogadurango’s 20th anniversary represents two decades of transformation.

A longtime Durango postal worker is one week away from retirement after a 30-year career.

How did last week’s Animas River flows compare with historical records? The river peaked at 11,200 cubic feet per second Friday, less than half its all-time recorded high.

In this week’s business roundup, local veterans team up to brew a craft beer, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory announces a sale-leaseback deal for its Durango property, and The Wilds Tavern closes and goes up for sale.

U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd is scheduled to meet with constituents in Bayfield and Towaoc on Friday. The meetings are open to the public.

La Plata County voters had returned nearly 10,000 mail ballots as of Thursday morning.

A centuries-old pine, a narrow road, and a difficult goodbye: Neighbors remove a towering tree to improve access for emergency vehicles.

Fort Lewis College names new director of Four Corners Water Center.

Durango police are investigating a possible stabbing that occurred Monday night on north Main Avenue.

Durango High School softball's season finished with a loss to Montrose in regionals, but the defeat showed how much the Demons progressed in 2026.

The city of Durango will pursue a residential parking permit program that could provide residents parking permits and time-limited permits to non-residents.

The Southwest Veterans Collaborative hosted the Veterans Resource Fair and Stand Down on Saturday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall.

In this week’s business roundup, local veterans team up to brew a craft beer, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory announces a sale-leaseback deal for its Durango property, and The Wilds Tavern closes and goes up for sale.

Despite the summer heat and a damaging hailstorm, Los Miramontes Lavender Farm thrives at a family farm north of Cortez.

Durango High School football won its final regular season home game 50-0 vs. Coronado on Friday. Junior quarterback Cole Clark stepped in for the injured Grady Feeney and finished with four touchdowns.

The Southwest Veterans Collaborative hosted the Veterans Resource Fair and Stand Down on Saturday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall.

Photos: The Animas River was flowing about 11,000 cubic feet per second Friday afternoon in the Animas Valley north of Durango.

A former district court judge based in Durango shared his reasons for stepping down from the bench, including fewer programs aimed at helping individuals and reducing recidivism.

CommonSpirit Mercy Hospital announced this week that Joe Theine will serve as its next president, nearly four months after former president Josh Neff resigned.

David Ottman, who was appointed by Gov. Jared Polis to fill former district judge Nathanial Baca's vacancy in September, was sworn in as the newest 6th Judicial District Court judge on Wednesday.

The aerial artists can go pretty high up – about 25 to 30 feet up in the Concert Hall.

Photos: A tropical storm dumped several inches of rain across Southwest Colorado.

At the center of the concert, the choir will sing American composer Joshua Rist’s new setting of William Ernest Henley’s famous poem “Invictus.”

U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd fielded good, bad and neutral feedback in Bayfield at one of his "Coffee with Your Congressman" stops.

Durango High School football won its final regular season home game 50-0 vs. Coronado on Friday. Junior quarterback Cole Clark stepped in for the injured Grady Feeney and finished with four touchdowns.

Photos: The Animas River was flowing about 11,000 cubic feet per second Friday afternoon in the Animas Valley north of Durango.

Durango City Council will consider the merits of higher overfill trash fines when an ordinance is formally introduced.

U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd fielded good, bad and neutral feedback in Bayfield Friday morning at one of his "Coffee with Your Congressman" stops.

Bears are consuming 20,000 calories per day, and to them, your jack-o’-lantern looks like a “tasty snack.”

A longtime Durango postal worker is one week away from retirement after a 30-year career.

Yogadurango’s 20th anniversary represents two decades of transformation.

Photos: A tropical storm dumped several inches of rain across Southwest Colorado.

U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd is scheduled to meet with constituents in Bayfield and Towaoc on Friday. The meetings are open to the public.

La Plata County voters had returned nearly 10,000 mail ballots as of Thursday morning.

A tropical storm that dumped torrents of rain across much of Southwest Colorado washed out parts of Red Mountain Pass, covered county roads in mud and debris, and prompted evacuation fears for hundreds of residents in Archuleta and La Plata counties.