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Aspen stand in wildfire’s way
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Aspen stand in wildfire’s way

June 30, 2013

This photo from the Windy Pass Fire shows how aspen stands are more resistant to fire than the beetle-killed spruce and have been effective in slowing the fire’s progress.Courtesy of…

Monday Dayplanner
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Monday Dayplanner

June 29, 2013

Four Corners Arts Forum, 9-9:30 a.m., KDUR 91.9/93.9 FM, www.kdur.org. Terry Hartzel, ragtime piano, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., 375-7150. Ace Revel, 6-8 p.m., ENO, 723 East…

Yes, that’s a puddle
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Yes, that’s a puddle

June 29, 2013

A driver goes through a puddle after a rainstorm Sunday afternoon. The National Weather Service predicts a slight chance for thunderstorms in Durango through Tuesday with highs in the upper…

Friends, family to remember Dylan
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Friends, family to remember Dylan

June 28, 2013

Dylan Redwinedu1-i-syn Authorities announced Thursday they had found Redwine’s remains during a five-day search of Middle Mountain Road north of Vallecito. “It will help everyone come together as a community…

Raising crosses to raise awareness
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Raising crosses to raise awareness

June 28, 2013

Gordy Herrick of Durango hammers in crosses as part of the Crosses Project. When completed, the project will include 9,000 crosses on Chapman Hill to bring awareness to world hunger.…

Parade of paws for a cause
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Parade of paws for a cause

June 28, 2013

Mya Oyler, 9, and Elijah Oyler, 6, display the tricks of their goldendoodle, Allee, in the inaugural Mutt ’n Strut Family 5K at Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort. Proceeds from…

A skate in the park
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A skate in the park

June 28, 2013

Mike Alcott of Durango catches air Friday at the city’s skate park. “It is great that the city built this place,” he said, “but it would be pretty awesome if…

Firefighters go to San Juans
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Firefighters go to San Juans

June 28, 2013

An engine crew hiked into the Helmet Fire in the Hogback area northeast of Mancos. This single tree fire was reported at 3:30 p.m. At 6:22 p.m., they announced the…

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

June 28, 2013

Cory Redwine, bother of Dylan Redwine, holds back emotions while talking about his brother Thursday evening. Dylan’s remains were located several miles up Middle Mountain Road near Vallecito Reservoir.JERRY McBRIDE/Durango…

‘Hope and faith’ gone for friends, family
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‘Hope and faith’ gone for friends, family

June 27, 2013

“The whole seven months we have kept up hope for Dylan. This is closure,” said Anne Cooke, a Bayfield resident who has helped organize social-media updates and community events related…

What’s next?
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What’s next?

June 27, 2013

Early in its investigation, the La Plata County Sheriff’s Office ruled out the possibility that Dylan ran away. “Runaways always surface in a relatively short period of time,” Dan Bender,…

Local smoke may be from N.M.
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Local smoke may be from N.M.

June 27, 2013

Durango-area foresters assured that no fires were burning in the immediate vicinity, said Ann Bond, spokeswoman for the U.S. Forest Service. Meanwhile, the West Fork Complex remained active Thursday with…

5K at Purgatory to benefit dog shelter
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5K at Purgatory to benefit dog shelter

June 26, 2013

Registration will begin at 9 a.m. The run will start at 10 a.m. and is for people of all ages and their four-legged friends. The $15 registration fee comes with…

Fires close Divide, Colorado trails
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Fires close Divide, Colorado trails

June 26, 2013

Trail sections are closed to all public entry between San Luis Pass north of Creede, Stony Pass east of Silverton and Elwood Pass northeast of Pagosa Springs. In all, about…