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FLC president’s travel-violation adjudication a month away

panel hearing set for Sept. 3

U.S. Forest Service bans exploding targets

fires in Rocky Mountains blamed on devices

Ignacio company fined for water violations

issues penalties for mechanical, reporting problems

Deputies look into woman’s report

she was held hostage proves false

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…

9-R set to face unusual turnover

would decide whether to shrink board

Success seen in Mineral Creek cleanup

can efforts be equaled in Cement Creek?

‘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

A legacy that won’t die

in Silverton a long tradition that some want to return

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