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Longtime prosecutor resigns to pursue private practice
Ottman has been practicing law for 21 years, including 13 with the 6th Judicial District Attorney’s Office in Durango
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Juneteenth celebration planned for Sunday in Buckley Park
More than 150 people attended the Juneteenth celebration last year in Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)cca A Juneteenth celebration is planned from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Buckley Park…
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Bathroom voyeur sentenced to 45 days jail
rejected previous plea agreement as being too lenient
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Boebert seeks funding for Glenwood Springs bridge after voting against bill that would fund it
Congresswoman is asking for $33.1 million
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Southwest Tea Co. gets loose with ingredients grown on a farm in Mancos
Dana Thompson has 12 blends available at Durango Farmers Market
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Wildfire breaks out in San Juan forest in Dolores County
Fire is 3 acres; federal Type 2 crew is fighting blaze
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Colorado Democrats continue to lead rivals in campaign cash
U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert is the exception to the rule, coming in second to Democratic U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet between April and early June
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Year-round farming can help satisfy off-season demand, but it’s challenging work
extension offers chance to strengthen relationships between local producers, customers
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Best bets in and around Durango
iAM MUSIC will host an outdoor festival Saturday at Buckley Park. (Durango Herald file)du1-i-syn iAM Music will host a summer music festival and late show at 5 and 9 p.m.…
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Fort Lewis College trustees approve one-time $3,000 pay increase for employees
College says bump in salary will help with increased costs of living in Durango
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La Plata County doubles-down on plan to close Purple Cliffs this year
failed efforts to establish a managed camp, officials say dispersed camping can no longer continue
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Photos: Paving begins on U.S. Highway 550 realignment project
Paving begins Thursday on a 1.25-mile section of the new northbound lanes on the U.S. Highway 550 realignment project. The new asphalt begins at the end of the four-lane section…
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What readers had to say this week about local stories, June 10-16
weigh in on a charter school application, bump-outs and a proposed managed homeless camp
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Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 171
About 104 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what position Heather Shotton was named to at Fort Lewis College, with 89.4% of respondents…
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Griswold, Peters spend on advertising ahead of Colorado’s June primary
Griswold could compete against Peters in the general election
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Nebraska man pleads guilty to threatening election official
‘Your security detail is far too thin and incompetent to protect you’
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Rain in June? Forecasters say up to an inch possible through Sunday in Durango
Thunderstorms heighten possibility of lightning-sparked wildfires
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Workforce housing plan outlines roadmap for La Plata County
Collaboration between local governments, private sector among strategies recommended
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Southern Ute, Ute Mountain tribes to receive funding for water, sanitation improvements
will go toward 7 projects this year
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Basin Printing in Durango temporarily stops taking orders
Company is struggling because of a nationwide paper shortage
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Bayfield man gets five years in prison for violent crime spree
James ordered to pay $160,000 in restitution
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How bump-outs evolved from necessity to luxury
Durango considers merits of keeping outdoor seating post-COVID-19
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Local governments and land agencies upgrade fire restrictions
2 bans campfires in San Juan National Forest, among other activities
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Photos: Osprey’s fresh catch
An osprey takes off with its meal on Monday evening thanks to the stocking of trout in Haviland Lake by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride An osprey…
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Century plant shows off spectacular bloom in Cortez
Slow-growing agave puts up flower once in 8 to 30 years, then dies
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Court finds sufficient evidence to advance felony charge in fatal car crash
Ignacio woman held on $50,000 cash-only bail
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Durango School District 9-R denies Ascent charter application
of Education cites numerous concerns with plan, lack of local interest
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La Plata County commissioners terminate managed camp contract
Limitations identified during due diligence process led to concerns about size of site
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Chimney Rock National Monument opens new visitor center
Juan National Forest modernized facility to reflect cultural importance, adapt to growing visitation
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19-year-old shooting victim identified; investigation remains active
died Sunday morning northeast of Durango