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Firefighters see changing climate

Wildland firefighters usually cite three main reasons for the recent increase in large, costly fires. In addition to the buildup…

August 24, 2013

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Losing the war on wildfire

National attitude toward fire creates indefensible space

August 24, 2013

Music

Revving up the music scene

Traveler to christen Aztec track as a prime venue

August 22, 2013

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First day on the clock

Students find classes, get lockers, reunite with friends

August 18, 2013

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New digs for Animas High School

The charter school, in its fifth year, has moved from its previous home, a converted strip mall on North Main…

August 16, 2013

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Boys of the gridiron

‘Sometimes it hurts, but it goes away’

August 14, 2013

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A steer named Moby is tops

Demolition derby, auction return as annual fair favorites

August 10, 2013

Music

Getting its ACT together

Theater ready to reopen after extensive remodel

August 8, 2013

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Kitchen fire damages downtown restaurant

Flames were extinguished quickly, but the damage apparently will keep Ken & Sue’s closed for a few days, while Shirt…

August 8, 2013

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Itâ€™s fair time

SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald – DURANGO, CO- 08/07/2013 – 10 year old T. C. Rockwell of Durango holds a Holland Lop…

August 7, 2013

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Reaching higher on food chain

training kitchen to help clients fend for themselves

August 5, 2013

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Raising the roof for fun

Louie Zarate of Mesa, Ariz., raises a tent roof over one of the carnival rides that is being set up…

August 4, 2013

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U.S. Forest Service bans exploding targets

fires in Rocky Mountains blamed on devices

August 4, 2013

Health

The forefront of hip surgery

Durango physician likes benefits of frontal approach

August 4, 2013

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Success seen in Mineral Creek cleanup

can efforts be equaled in Cement Creek?

August 3, 2013

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A pollution solution – if the money turns up

Limestone plant one fix, but players can’t agree on who will pay for it

August 3, 2013

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A legacy that won’t die

in Silverton a long tradition that some want to return

August 3, 2013

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Superfund: A dirty word to some in Silverton

The Superfund program was created to address the country’s most urgent environmental blights. San Juan County Commissioner Peter McKay said…

August 3, 2013

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Hanging with the big dogs

Strong Man/Woman competition, contestants pull their weight

July 20, 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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Being an American means …

prevails, even during politically divisive times

July 2, 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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Brother: ‘I know he’s happy we found him’

Cory Redwine, bother of Dylan Redwine, holds back emotions while talking about his brother Thursday evening. Dylan’s remains were located…

June 28, 2013