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Climate change impacts on Mesa Verde National Park already apparent, officials say

Hotter, drier years alter landscape of heritage site

September 7, 2019 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

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Helicopter hitting small fire northeast of Durango

Quarter-acre blaze burning in remote area

September 5, 2019 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

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Three injured in rollover crash near Bayfield

went 100 feet off road near Lon’s Automotive

September 5, 2019 • Herald Staff Report

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Bayfield takes steps toward 21-and-older smoking ordinance

legislation gives towns more regulatory power

September 5, 2019 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

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Middle school student brings restorative justice to Ignacio

staff will support grassroots program

September 4, 2019 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

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Will the rain come? Thunderstorms possible this week

of La Plata and Montezuma counties in moderate drought

September 2, 2019 • Mary Shinn — Staff reporter

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Ignacio library relaunches oral history project

History connects us, staff members say

September 1, 2019 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

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Rusty Shovel Saloon closes in Vallecito, focuses on Durango

Closure prompts a second look at area’s economy

September 1, 2019 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

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La Plata Electric commits to exploring options to cut carbon

CEO wants to develop vision for co-op’s territory

August 31, 2019 • Mary Shinn — Staff reporter

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Overhaul of La Plata County land-use code up for discussion

Wednesday meeting to address zoning, rewrite of rules

August 30, 2019 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

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Colorado seat belt use hits record high at 88%

A survey by the Colorado Department of Transportation shows seat-belt use improved to 88.3% in 2019 from 86.3% in 2018.…

August 30, 2019 • Herald Staff Report

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Schools house teachers as recruitment, compensation tools

Ignacio School District adds rental units as incentive

August 30, 2019 • Mary Shinn — Staff reporter

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K-9 Jimmy retires from La Plata Sheriff’s Office after 35 (dog) years

shepherd helped launch sheriff’s K-9 division

August 30, 2019 • Bret Hauff — Staff reporter

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Citizenship question lands in Durango residents’ mailbox

federal survey not part of 2020 census

August 30, 2019 • Bret Hauff — Staff reporter

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New senior, disability services initiative launches in Pine River Valley

Grassroots effort depends on community leadership

August 29, 2019 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

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Animas River Stakeholders disband after 25 years of cleanup efforts

Group’s role fell into doubt after Superfund established outside Silverton

August 29, 2019 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

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Former competitors bring new restaurant to Bayfield

Street Bistro to offer ‘down-to-earth’ fine dining

August 27, 2019 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

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Ignacio launches into new school year with high hopes

Elementary school focuses on maintaining its improved state ranking

August 26, 2019 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

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Motorcyclists to roll in this weekend for Four Corners rally

to feature new attractions, including a women’s-only ride

August 26, 2019 • Benjamin Mandile

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Southwest Roundtable launches monthlong celebration of the humanities

A monthlong series of 15 events celebrating the humanities in Southwest Colorado will begin Sept. 3 and will run through…

August 25, 2019 • Herald Staff Report

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Ignacio schools deem active-shooter training a success

Teachers call for more practice: ‘It’s time for a new mindset’

August 24, 2019 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

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Roofer who scammed dozens sentenced to prison

Junction man stole more than $250,000 from unsuspecting customers

August 22, 2019 • Bret Hauff — Staff reporter

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Aztec man charged after chase, crash into sheriff’s vehicle

Anderson faces up to 12 years in prison

August 22, 2019 • Bret Hauff — Staff reporter

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Tiffany church nominated to county’s historic register

Listing would open grant opportunities

August 22, 2019 • Herald Staff Report