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Ballot battle intensifies in fight to raise Colorado minimum wage

Proponents, opponents become increasingly antagonistic

September 24, 2016

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Durango, La Plata County consider airport oversight changes

could transfer management to county or an airport authority

September 23, 2016

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Gold Star parents who lost child in military service to gather in Durango

On Friday, Durango will begin hosting more than 60 Colorado families for a Gold Star weekend, a time to remember,…

September 22, 2016

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Legislative panel backs marijuana for PTSD

Favorable sign for bill proposed for upcoming session

September 21, 2016

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Durango Transit fees may go up to cover budget crunch

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file<br><br>Durango Transit is facing a major budgetary shortfall in 2017, and the city will consider cutting service…

September 20, 2016

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Lawmakers accused of interfering with initiative process

Roberts stands firm against colleagues influencing voter information

September 18, 2016

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Man convicted of ’95 murder to be resentenced in Durango

Raymond Cain serving life without parole; high court ruling could change that

September 17, 2016

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Prescribed burn east of Bayfield should improve forest health

That’s the message Forest Service employees shared Friday during the second day of aerial ignition of the Pargin prescribed burn.…

September 16, 2016

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Report: Pilot error primary cause of Blue Angels crash

Kuss may have been fatigued

September 15, 2016

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Durango’s utility bills set to jump

rate increases may be lower than expected

September 13, 2016

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New home for snow storage?

may buy site above Durango Tech Center

September 12, 2016

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First U.S. Senate debate offers few fireworks

Bennet, Glenn jab over Iran deal; Libertarian presents an alternative

September 10, 2016

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Business climate, roads top issues for county candidates

Incumbents cite records; challengers say not enough done

September 10, 2016

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Durango clashes with Burger King over sign

Company failed to apply for permit

September 9, 2016

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Durango police chief announces retirement

Spratlen to step down at the end of this month

September 8, 2016

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EPA adds Bonita Peak Mining District to Superfund list

Listing for remediations comes about 1 year after Gold King Mine spill

September 7, 2016

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Durango City Council supports airport tax initiative

Opponent argues funding would be more fair if taken from sales tax

September 6, 2016

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Downtown shops report strong summer season

Day weekend last hurrah for retailers

September 5, 2016

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Southwest Colorado has high percentage of children in poverty

offers snapshot of health indicators

September 3, 2016

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Weather holds up for Four Corners Motorcycle Rally – so far

24th annual Four Corners Motorcycle Rally an international draw

September 3, 2016

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La Plata County candidates talk land use, infrastructure

McKnight takes Lachelt to task for environmental advocacy

September 1, 2016

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Here come the choppers for the Four Corners Motorcycle Rally

Everthing from hot buns contest to veterans’ fundraisers

August 31, 2016

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La Plata County seeks feedback on barking dog regs

will take questions from public Tuesday

August 29, 2016

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Voters will see 9 statewide issues on November ballot

Getty Images/iStockphoto The ballot picture came into focus Monday after the secretary of state’s office announced that two anti-fracking initiatives…

August 29, 2016