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Budget woes loom over Upper Pine

Outside, inside forces prompt district to seek mill-levy increase

July 6, 2013

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Finding of bodies upsets Ignacio school construction

26 uncovered – some century-old remains of Native Americans

July 6, 2013

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‘Music’ to our ears

27th annual classical music festival fills souls – and local businesses’ pocketbooks

July 5, 2013

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4th fêted with fortitude

Fires, haze and memories of bombs mark festivities

July 3, 2013

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Drop-off sites will be for glass only

other items must be taken to Recycling Center

July 2, 2013

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Thief pilfers shop owner’s stars, stripes

Lyn D’Andrea holds a replacement flag outside Hair After Salon on Main Avenue. D’Andrea suspects someone stole her original American…

July 2, 2013

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Aspen stand in wildfire’s way

This photo from the Windy Pass Fire shows how aspen stands are more resistant to fire than the beetle-killed spruce…

June 30, 2013

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When tires wear out, use them for walking

of ‘upcycled’ shoes spend some time in Durango

June 29, 2013

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‘He was an amazing person’

Dylan’s friends, family grieve for a teenager they say was loved by all

June 29, 2013

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Rural Democrat – an oxymoron?

Montezuma County, it’s not as lonely as you think

June 28, 2013

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Bikes own the car in Pedal vs Metal

Scavenger hunt shows 2 wheels better than 4

June 26, 2013

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Preparing for launch

Lena Rohn, 9, of Durango concentrates on disassembling electronic devices in the search for usable parts to construct a “Rubber…

June 25, 2013

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Clean commuters walk the catwalk

Fashion show illustrates bicycles and style are not mutually exclusive

June 24, 2013

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Friends, family plant forest for Peter Carver

of about 50 begins the work

June 23, 2013

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‘A born leader’

Charlotte Pirnat leaving after 26 years at Head Start

June 22, 2013

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Pride floats on the Animas

the year Colorado allowed civil unions, festival marks gay rights

June 22, 2013

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Tipton shares disappointment with farmers

David James of James Ranch discusses local food production with U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton and local farmers and ranchers Friday.…

June 21, 2013

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Wolf Creek Pass closed

Evacuations ordered ahead of extreme fire

June 20, 2013

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Wolf Creek Fire puts up large column

Pass Fire burns closer to ski area

June 19, 2013

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Car triggers natural-gas leak

Firefighters with Durango Fire & Rescue Authority and a Durango police officer responded Monday afternoon to a natural-gas leak at…

June 16, 2013

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Durango essay winner to lead Thneedville

Nicholas Piccaro would ensure that ‘city is kept clean’

June 15, 2013

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Old cars create new memories at expo

Durango car show thrills spectators

June 15, 2013

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For some, it’s Job One

Students find a variety of summer employment

June 14, 2013

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Train starts small wildfires

D&SNG takes numerous precautions to minimize danger in fire season

June 13, 2013