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Animas River color will change with runoff

Department says low flows may make differing tints more noticeable this year

April 16, 2018 • Herald Staff Report — du1-i-syn

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Trails closed for winter reopen around Durango

had been closed since Dec. 1 to protect winter habitat for wildlife

April 16, 2018 • Jonathan Romeo — du1-i-syn

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Fire danger increases with high winds, dry conditions

National Weather Service issues red flag warning Monday for Southwest Colorado

April 15, 2018 • Jonathan Romeo — du1-i-syn

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54th annual Hozhoni Days celebrates Native American culture

than 50 tribes represented at powwow

April 14, 2018 • Mia Rupani — du1-i-syn

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Mark Redwine arraignment set for June 29

suspected of killing son faces 16 to 48 years in prison

April 13, 2018 • Mia Rupani — du1-i-syn

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Man arrested on suspicion of trying to blow up Durango Walmart

Officers located suspect with help from employees

April 12, 2018 • Mia Rupani — du1-i-syn

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EPA considers hauling Gold King Mine sludge to landfill south of Durango

Critics say plan is not practical financially or environmentally

April 10, 2018 • Jonathan Romeo — du1-i-syn

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Online surveys available for Fort Lewis College presidential candidates

finalists being considered for school’s top job

April 9, 2018 • Patrick Armijo — du1-i-syn

Action Line

County sets it straight with leaning flagpole

The La Plata County Administration Building flagpole on Thursday leans left or right depending on your point of view.Jerry McBride/Durango…

April 9, 2018 • Mike Smedley — du1-i-syn

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Seeking: A forever home for donkeys

Mexico’s Mustang Camp trains wild horses, burros for adoption

April 7, 2018 • Mia Rupani — du1-i-syn

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Former uranium mill tailings may pose health risks at homeless camp

and state officials disagree on requirements to open site

April 6, 2018 • Mary Shinn — du1-i-syn

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Community explores safety at Durango High School

Additional security officers, closed campus discussed

April 5, 2018 • Mary Shinn — du1-i-syn

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Durango City Council approves camp for homeless near Dog Park

Residents worry about dog-human conflicts, making residents pack up every morning

April 3, 2018 • Mary Shinn — du1-i-syn

Food

Three restaurants compete in search for best green chile

Absolute, Beny’s and Oscar’s make shortlist for Colorado’s best green chile

April 2, 2018 • Jim Mimiaga — du1-i-syn

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Lake Nighthorse opens with long line of eager recreationists

can finally enjoy Lake Nighthorse

April 2, 2018 • Jonathan Romeo — du1-i-syn

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Tiny anglers first to experience Lake Nighthorse

Lake Nighthorse was approved by Congress in 1968 to fulfill a water rights settlement with Native American tribes, but work…

March 31, 2018 • Mia Rupani — du1-i-syn

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Supporters of La Plata County commissioner’s recall fall 1,105 signatures shy of their mark

they will have 15 days to collect more

March 30, 2018 • Patrick Armijo — du1-i-syn

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Colorado recall laws liberal but challenging

official fraud or misconduct is required to remove elected leaders

March 29, 2018 • Patrick Armijo — du1-i-syn

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Farmington police fired four shots at Bayfield man

Rossi was suspected of shooting in Ignacio

March 27, 2018 • Mia Rupani — du1-i-syn

Regional News

In Arizona, a push for school choice targets Latino voters

Program would primarily benefit wealthy families, opponents contend

March 25, 2018 • Jessica Kutz — du1-i-syn

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Coram, McLachlan share views on gun issues

Lawmakers take part in annual Legislative Lowdown

March 24, 2018 • Mia Rupani — Staff reporter

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City of Durango may bar sitting, lying on downtown sidewalks

for live performances also may come – all to minimize panhandling

March 23, 2018 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

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Homeless residents question Durango’s plan for new camp

say proposal is impractical, overly burdensome

March 23, 2018 • Mary Shinn — Staff reporter

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Parents, school officials cross wires on school-safety meeting

Parents for Safer Schools may hold its own panel on issue

March 22, 2018 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer