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Health and safety

Stephanie Anderson of Houston helps her son, Matthew, 2, with his helmet at the DEVO Strider Playground on Friday at…

August 23, 2013

Local teams scrimmage tonight

Eric Jackson puts members of the freshman offense and defense through their paces during football practice Thursday at Durango High…

August 21, 2013

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Setting up a little security shock

Dale Klotz, territory manager for Gallagher Animal Management, makes connections on an electrical fence surrounding beehives in Hermosa during a…

August 20, 2013

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My, what big claws you have!

Gans, left, and Hu watch a black bear from the safety of their home Monday on Junction Street, near Birket…

August 20, 2013

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I promise you a rose garden

Garden Club of Durango member Penelope Fisher prunes roses Monday morning at the rose and perennial garden at the entrance…

August 18, 2013

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Garbage goes golden

Durango businesses find uses for refuse

August 17, 2013

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Railfest revives Old West spirit

Vintage trains, characters bring history to life

August 17, 2013

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New digs for Animas High School

The charter school, in its fifth year, has moved from its previous home, a converted strip mall on North Main…

August 16, 2013

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Climbing the twin mountains of cancer

Durango woman among those facing harsh treatments, high bills

August 14, 2013

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After the storm

Randy Dunton, left, and Bret Cochrane, with La Plata Electric Association, position a new power pole near the Animas City…

August 13, 2013

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Finding a ‘leak’

whatever reason, public urination is a common sight in Durango

August 12, 2013

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Reaping the forest’s bounty

Businesses, citizens capitalize on nature’s riches on public lands

August 11, 2013

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How extreme? Kids learn

Pressure doubles 33 feet underwater; oxygen scarcer at Durango’s elevation; in space, you need a sharp suit

August 10, 2013

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A steer named Moby is tops

Demolition derby, auction return as annual fair favorites

August 10, 2013

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Where are they now?

theater alumni tackle world

August 9, 2013

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Vistas minus crowds

Mountain Tribal Park offers quieter view of ancestral Puebloans

August 7, 2013

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Rain doesn’t daunt 4-Hers

Livestock competition starts, carnival gets doused

August 6, 2013

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Reaching higher on food chain

training kitchen to help clients fend for themselves

August 5, 2013

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Raising the roof for fun

Louie Zarate of Mesa, Ariz., raises a tent roof over one of the carnival rides that is being set up…

August 4, 2013

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A pollution solution – if the money turns up

Limestone plant one fix, but players can’t agree on who will pay for it

August 3, 2013

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A legacy that won’t die

in Silverton a long tradition that some want to return

August 3, 2013

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Doggie bag

When Peanut the Chihuahua hurt her foot Friday morning, it looked like her vacation might be over. But her owner,…

August 2, 2013

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A little summer music

The Assortment entertained a modest crowd in Buckley Park under drizzly conditions Thursday evening during the final Concert Hall @…

July 31, 2013

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Ballantine newspapers name CEO

leader seeks growth as a content provider in digital, print

July 31, 2013