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Ignacio company fined for water violations
issues penalties for mechanical, reporting problems
Silverton not ready to bid farewell to mining
it left in 1991, economic prospects have suffered
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 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds on Monday. The carnival…
Need a lift?
A balloon rises in front of Sleeping Ute Mountain during a weekend flight in Cortez. Catching early morning cool air for a balloon ride should be a good plan this…
Silverton: The key players
Animas River Stakeholders Group: This group of concerned citizens, industry officials and government representatives formed in 1994 with the goal of cleaning up pollution from Silverton-area mines. Its co-coordinators are…
‘Walk with a Doc’ program hits its stride in Colorado
“Walk with a Doc” programs have been launched in many Colorado communities – including Grand Junction, Loveland, Denver and Pueblo.Shelley Schlender/Colorado Public News Epstein’s walk with her doc is taking…
A pollution solution – if the money turns up
Limestone plant one fix, but players can’t agree on who will pay for it
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 while some of Silverton’s opposition stemmed from the indignity of…
Campaign wants state’s residents to do ‘Colorado Proud’
Connie Tran, left, snaps Jeff DeCelles’ picture for a photo and video montage to be posted on the Colorado Proud Facebook page on Saturday at the Durango Farmers Market. Tera…
He’s got an ax to grind
“We just take whatever comes our way. … You never know what somebody will throw at you,” said Barry Owen of Columbine Sharpening as he worked on an ax Saturday…
Lightning-strike map finds fires
National network helps firefighters get to source of smoke
Emergency-planning commission adds Lachelt to its team
Lacheltdu1-i-syn Lachelt will serve a two-year term on the State of Colorado Emergency Planning Commission, which was created in response to Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know provisions included in the…
Doggie bag
When Peanut the Chihuahua hurt her foot Friday morning, it looked like her vacation might be over. But her owner, Mike Carey of Southern California, saved the day and their…
A little summer music
The Assortment entertained a modest crowd in Buckley Park under drizzly conditions Thursday evening during the final Concert Hall @ the Park. The series was sponsored by Alpine Bank and…
Mercury makes magazine’s top 100 list
Mercury, which describes itself as “a leading provider of payment processing and revenue generating solutions,” is No. 89 on Outside’s sixth annual list. The list was compiled with the help…
Slums or affordable housing?
Opponents say survey shows number of accessory dwellings units could soar
Durango juvenile surrenders after chase with police
Police: Boy lacked OK to use grandparents’ car
Debate hits rapids on Dryside drinking-water plan
Five-figure tap fee could curtail interest
Oh, baby: Mercy sets birth record
Experts say national uptick indicates confidence in economy
Ballantine newspapers name CEO
leader seeks growth as a content provider in digital, print
On monsoon break
Mercury rising
Matt Taylor, CEO of Mercury, said the company is planning to move into its new 78,000-square-foot facility next to Durango Mall next spring. More than 450 Mercury employees will be…
New trail gets ‘progressive’
Snakecharmer provides options for Horse Gulch mountain bikers
Judge OKs man for trial in stepfather’s death
Ignacio resident, 31, restored to mental competency
