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Dr. Ben Carson draws a big crowd in Durango

presidential hopeful asks: What’s the long-term impact?

Fight brews over fed methane rule

Mandate around reducing emissions could come as early as this month

Community rallies financial support in wake of Animas River spill

waiting to collect from the EPA, immediate options to help with losses exist

Enjoy, but respect the grill

Durango Fire offers safety tips for the rest of barbecuing season

Can life survive in the Animas River?

controls show promising results early on

Full steam ahead for Railfest

A Galloping Goose cruises along the tracks of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad on Friday during the second…

Data show widespread mining impacts

Officials map 1,645 miles of streams affected

Inopportune time for a bath

A La Plata County Sheriff’s Office deputy warns a bather to stay out of the Animas River on Wednesday afternoon…

State, federal officials clash over health of Animas River

asks Hickenlooper to curb remarks about river’s health

Thousands of mines with toxic water under the West

Though the spill into the Animas River in Southwest Colorado is unusual for its size, it’s only the latest instance…

Bennet, Gardner tell EPA to set an example for Animas River cleanup

Colorado senators visit Durango to assess damage

Action to deal with Animas River contamination slow moving

Officials, community wait on definitive results about toxic metals

Can life survive in the Animas River?

controls show promising results early on

Passing an exacting test

Opening moves

Aidan Riley, 8, left, and P.J. Golbright, 8, right, get an introduction to chess while watching Jackson Berridge play one…

Clinton slams Bush on immigration, women’s health

Leading Democrat also attends three fundraisers

Vet reflects on WWII, devastation

man served in Army in both Hiroshima, Pacific

Despite the rain, Youthfest fundraiser shines brightly

Tiospaye helps raise $30,000 for local youths

Home auctions a luxury

High-end properties are going on the block

Major accident near Hesperus sends 1 to hospital

truck and Toyota Tundra collide

Wowed by science

Ignacio is ‘over the commute’

Hundreds visit the new Farmers Fresh Market on opening day

Finding her voice(s)

Here comes the harvest

Tremaine Ebeid, right, tries a scarlet nectarine Monday afternoon at MLS Fruit in the Durango High School parking lot. Matt…