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Mountain biking group hires trail builder

du1-i-syn Crews led by Boone have built more than 500 miles of shared-use and purpose-built trails for all abilities in…

September 20, 2016 • Herald Staff Writer

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Rotary meeting highlights Zimbabwe nonprofit

Dukedu1-i-syn Duke will speak on the “Make All Children Smile in Zimbabwe” effort, a partnership between the Duke family in…

September 19, 2016 • Herald Staff Writer

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Gas stations go dry in the South ATLANTA – Gas prices spiked as the gas shortage in the South rolled…

September 19, 2016 • Herald Staff Writer

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AARP meeting to feature herbalist

Aloe vera is one of several herbs and plants that is helpful in alleviating joint pain. Herbalist Marija Helt will…

September 19, 2016 • Herald Staff Writer

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Cowboy Poetry gathering schedule announced

Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald file<br><br>Jeff Gore, center, watches Caitlyn Taussig perform for children at Fort Lewis Elementary School in October 2015…

September 19, 2016 • Herald Staff Writer

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Lyft to go mostly autonomous in 5 years DETROIT – Within five years, a majority of ride-hailing company Lyft’s rides…

September 18, 2016 • Associated Press

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Final Gold Star Parents Weekend slated

A “Hall of Heroes” photograph of fallen Colorado service members from 2000 to 2016 will also be on display at…

September 18, 2016 • Herald Staff Writer

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81st Colorado Archaeological Society conference scheduled

The conference will feature a Friday meet-and-greet and documentary film screening, short and diverse lectures followed by a keynote Chaco…

September 18, 2016 • Herald Staff Writer

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MANILA, Philippines – A former Filipino militiaman testified before the country’s Senate on Thursday that President Rodrigo Duterte, when he…

September 15, 2016 • Associated Press

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Grange to host orchard restoration talk

In this Aug. 31, 2011, photo, Jude Schuenemeyer stands in his orchard near Cortez. Schuenemeyer will present “Colorado is Orchard…

September 15, 2016 • Herald Staff Writer

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Best Friends manager and ‘DogTown’ star to speak

John Garcia, emergency response manager at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary and star of National Geographic’s “DogTown” show, will speak at…

September 15, 2016 • Herald Staff Writer

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Music classes offered for disabled adults

Stillwater Music will hold a Stillwater Adaptive Orchestra group music class for adults with disabilities from 10 a.m. to 11…

September 14, 2016 • Herald Staff Writer

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Peresdu1-i-syn WACO, Texas – A grand jury declined to recommend charges for three Waco, Texas, police officers who shot bikers…

September 14, 2016 • Associated Press

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Medieval combat at Buckley Park

The Society of Creative Anachronism will host a Current Middle Ages demonstration from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at…

September 14, 2016 • Herald Staff Writer

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City wants feedback on communication methods

The city of Durango is seeking public input through Sept. 29 to evaluate methods for communicating with residents.Matt Slocum/Associated Press…

September 14, 2016 • Herald Staff Writer

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WASHINGTON – In a long-awaited sign that middle-class Americans are finally seeing real economic gains, U.S. households got a raise…

September 13, 2016 • Associated Press

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Free Zumba for beginners offered

Durango Zumba instructors Karla Sluis, Sara Illsley, and Donna Middleton will lead easy dance-fitness routines for new students. Women, men,…

September 13, 2016 • Herald Staff Writer

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Chamber hosts document Shred Day benefit

Marty Lukso joins others dropping off personal papers for shredding by Phoenix Recycling in November 2015 in the parking lot…

September 13, 2016 • Herald Staff Writer

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Free screening of new Ken Burns film

Burnsdu1-i-syn The screening is a chance to see the film before its PBS debut. The movie is an account of…

September 13, 2016 • Herald Staff Writer

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Obama expected to veto 9/11 victims’ bill WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama is expected to veto a bill Congress approved…

September 12, 2016 • Associated Press, Washington Post

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Free digestive health clinic offered

Good digestion can lead to low levels of inflammation, which may help prevent serious illnesses. To reserve your 30-minute spot,…

September 12, 2016 • Herald Staff Writer

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LPEA to host free thank-you lunches

du1-i-syn Back Porch BBQ in Durango and Smoken MOES Un-Real BBQ in Pagosa Springs will provide the meals. LPEA Journeyman…

September 12, 2016 • Herald Staff Writer

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Tesla says it’s improving Autopilot NEW YORK – Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the electric car company is making improvements…

September 11, 2016 • Associated Press

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Overeating talk at Pine River Library

Fall marks the start of the holiday season and its abundance of food and treats. Sutherlin will explain why extra…

September 11, 2016 • Herald Staff Writer