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Caption This!: ‘Who are these posers?’
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Caption This!: ‘Who are these posers?’

January 21, 2018

Courtesy of Debi Marti Durango Herald Facebook reader Jessica Jasper submitted this week’s winning Caption This! headline: “Who are these posers?” The second-place caption was, “Boy, they seem a little…

Cortez Women’s March
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Cortez Women’s March

January 20, 2018

than 300 people gathered at City Park in Cortez for a women’s march on Saturday.

Women’s March
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Women’s March

January 20, 2018

Hundreds show up on a cold Saturday morning for the 2018 Women's March at Rotary Park.

Durango Rocks!
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Durango Rocks!

January 18, 2018

Durango Chamber of Commerce recognizes philanthropy, businesses and individuals during the annual awards ceremony at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College.

Land use code meeting
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Land use code meeting

January 16, 2018

Plata County residents showed up in force on Tuesday evening to voice their opinions and hear what county officials have to say about the proposed land use code.

Models accuse photographers Weber, Testino of sex misconduct
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Models accuse photographers Weber, Testino of sex misconduct

January 13, 2018

Fifteen current and former models told the Times that Weber’s demands often occurred during photo shoots and other private sessions. Thirteen assistants and models accused Testino, the Times reported. “I…

Caption This!: ‘Somebody got tire-d of waiting for snow’
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Caption This!: ‘Somebody got tire-d of waiting for snow’

January 7, 2018

Courtesy of Susie Carmack Durango Herald Facebook reader Nick Ryan submitted this week’s winning Caption This! headline: “Somebody got tire-d of waiting for snow.” The second-place caption was, “The snowman…

Annie’s Orphans
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Annie’s Orphans

January 2, 2018

and her husband, Bill Anderson, now in their 70s, started offering their home as a rescue for dogs in need more than three decades ago, and now they can claim…

Photo: Smoke, but no fire
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Photo: Smoke, but no fire

December 26, 2017

A lot of smoke but no fire was discovered at 221 Jenkins Ranch Road around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. Laura Rickard, who lives next door, heard the smoke alarm and went…

Photo: Speedskating on McPhee
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Photo: Speedskating on McPhee

December 26, 2017

Nicholas Tyson Jones of Lizard Head Cyclery has created a quarter-mile ice-skating track on McPhee Reservoir. “The conditions are perfect for skating,” he says.Jim Mimiaga/The Journal

Caption This!: ‘Colorado security system’
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Caption This!: ‘Colorado security system’

December 24, 2017

Courtesy of Lynn Dearey Durango Herald Facebook reader Myrtle Homan submitted this week’s winning Caption This! headline: “Colorado security system.” The second-place caption was, “I bearly fit back here” from…

Photo: Coat and blanket drive warms up for 12th year
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Photo: Coat and blanket drive warms up for 12th year

December 21, 2017

Mike Testa, co-owner of Advantage Physical Therapy & Wellness, and therapist Victoria Johnson sort through coats and blankets Wednesday dropped off as part of the company’s annual drive. This is…

Finally, snow falls in La Plata County
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Finally, snow falls in La Plata County

December 21, 2017

A storm dumped 2 to 4 inches of snow across much of La Plata County on Thursday – the first day of winter, and the first significant storm of the…

Letters to Santa
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Letters to Santa

December 18, 2017

shared some of the letters he received with The Durango Herald. Check out some of the amazing drawings and letters local children wrote to Santa this year.

Photo: SantaCon 2017
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Photo: SantaCon 2017

December 10, 2017

Durango’s third annual SantaCon drew about 20 Santa-dressed enthusiasts to Carver Brewing Company on Sunday. The annual event started off with an impromptu talent show before the Santa-costumed crowd started…

Caption This!: ‘The elf on the shelf is going down’
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Caption This!: ‘The elf on the shelf is going down’

December 10, 2017

Courtesy of Doug Mewmaw Durango Herald Facebook reader Jenny Lynn Heckmann submitted this week’s winning Caption This! headline: “The elf on the shelf is going down.” The second-place caption was,…