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La Plata County officials may again seek tax hike to fix roads
Larger turnout in presidential election could help cause, commissioners say
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EPA actions after Gold King Mine spill spur more questions
House GOP members skeptical of integrity of agency’s investigation
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Colorado lawmakers have flexibility with spending
But slowing economy makes for tough budget decisions ahead
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Durango preserve attracts dozens of bird species
Second year of study shows positive results
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Dayplanner Tuesday
Author Noah Volz book launch for New Year Re-Solution: A 14-day Ayurvedic Program to Lose Weight and Feel Your Best, 9 a.m., Yoga Durango, 1140 Main Ave., 403-1133. Winter Solstice…
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Mix-up in vote process leads to La Plata Electric Association bill hike
Some LPEA members say they weren’t informed of a final procedural change
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Durangoan discusses Ayurvedic health, signs copies of his first book
He will be home for the holidays to visit his parents, Bill and Tamara Volz, and while in Durango on Tuesday, he will sign copies of his first book, New…
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Durango woman’s life of service includes ringing bells
Salvation Army chairwoman Judy Duke known for giving
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Colorado politicians, past and present, reflect on Paris climate agreement
Nations agree to cut emissions of greenhouse gas
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Growing Colorado anticipates a 2040 population of 7.8 million people
State expected to add more than 2M people over next 25 years
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Ignacio legislator wants to give counties authority on ATV regulations
New legislation would focus on safety requirements
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Winning caption: Let’s put a happy little tree right here
Hank Blum sent in this photo he took of himself pretending to paint the San Juan Mountains while dressed as a Stormtrooper.Courtesy of Hank and Andrea Blum Coming in a…
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Dayplanner Monday
Sunrise Yoga adult classes, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County, 2750 Main Ave., $5, props provided, 259-0385. Blue Christmas Service, 5:30 p.m., St.…
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Two local businesses will be matching donations made to the Salvation Army kettles located at North City Market, 3130 Main Ave. Southwest Retina Consultants will match the kettle on Wednesday…
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Dayplanner Sunday
Irish music jam session, 12:30 p.m., Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave., 403-1200. Jazz church (experienced musician drop-in session), 6 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave., 247-5440. Bluemoon Ramblers,…
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Caps off
About 200 Fort Lewis College graduates throw their mortarboards at a commencement ceremony Saturday. Speaker Lee Frazer, assistant professor of adventure education, urged graduates to branch out. “When you leave…
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Gift with no strings, paper or tape attached
This story was originally published on Dec. 3, 1999, in Cross Currents magazine. The magazine for several years was inserted into The Durango Herald and distributed to locations around the…
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La Plata County tests for elements not previously sampled at Gold King Mine
Trace amounts of uranium detected in mine shaft, but far below typical levels
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From silver screen fame to Durango’s Santa Rita Park
Emma Sweeny starred in Durango’s golden age of film
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Dayplanner Saturday
San Juan Basin Health hosts health insurance coverage walk-in enrollment and information event, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Petsense hosts adopt-a-thon, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 1185…
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Romance at the Durango Mall?
Texas romance novelist Jaspira Noel has set a Christmas novella in Durango called Christmas Conundrum. It’s equal parts “It’s a Wonderful Life” and How the Grinch Stole Christmas, she said.Courtesy…
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The following is the holiday schedule for the city of Durango: City administrative offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, including offices at City Hall, River City Hall, police station…
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High-speed Internet comes to Silverton School
Fiber-optic line will greatly aid students, superintendent says
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Iranian missiles tests worry Colorado senators
Bennet, Gardner voice concerns about ballistic missile tests
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Planned Parenthood braces for rocky Colorado legislative session
Legislature will tackle heated issues
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Durango-La Plata County Airport reports busy November
American Airlines adds capacity; taxiway project to begin in spring
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The Blotter
Friday 12:26 a.m. A woman was sleeping at Colorado Pongas, 121 W. Eighth St. Police made an arrest. Thursday 8:30 a.m. A railroad spike was sticking up in the road…