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Al Roker to broadcast live from Four Corners Monument on Nov. 9
‘TODAY’ host attempts fastest weather forecast
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Dayplanner Thursday
La Plata County Commissioner Julie Westendorff will hold office hours, 10 a.m.-noon, Pine River Library Conference Room, 395 Bayfield Center Drive, Bayfield, 382-6219. Durango High Noon Rotary meeting, noon, DoubleTree…
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Ethics board addresses Durango city councilors’ queries
Concerns include issues of familial ties, and the art of political persuasion
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Drop off your pumpkins Monday in Durango
Pumpkins can be discarded Monday at the over-flow lot at Santa Rita Park.Steve Lewis/Durango Herald file photo Rather than leave those squashy orange gourds rotting on the front stoop, Bear…
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Matt Sheldon wins 9-R board seat; swearing in will be Tuesday
Gains 57% of vote of Brieanne Stahnke
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Should terminally ill have right to choose to die?
Group discusses supporting legislation
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Latest election results
City of Durango Question 2B (city bond for wastewater system) Yes: 67.59%, 2,640 No: 32.41%, 1,266 HHH La Plata County Question 1A (mill levy increase) Yes: 48.06%, 6,075 No: 51.94%,…
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Fire closes two popular Durango restaurants
Dryer fire causes smoke damage at East by Southwest, Golden Triangle
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Stuffing the ballot box
A surge of voters dropping off ballots Tuesday at the La Plata County Administration Building on East Second Avenue caused a jam in the slot until it was emptied by…
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Local Briefs
The Military Officers Association of America is planning a Christmas party and is reaching out to all retired and active-duty military officers in the Four Corners to attend. For more…
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U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner endorses Marco Rubio for president
Republican is first sitting senator to endorse a candidate
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Dayplanner Wednesday
Kiwanis of the Narrow Gauge meeting, 6:45-7:30 a.m., Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave., 375-0079. Sunrise Yoga adult classes, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys & Girls Club of La…
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McCaw, Conley-Chapman, Little tops on Ignacio school board
It was as crowded of a field for school board as anyone can remember with eight candidates. Several of the past school board elections have been canceled. Of 2,312 votes…
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Foutz, Blatnick, Hoover win Bayfield School Board seats
Foutz had 1,345 votes, or 29.8 percent of the votes cast, followed by Blatnick with 1,173 votes at 25.99 percent. Incumbent Janie Hoover had 1,018 votes for 22.55 percent of…
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Durango High School cross country champs get standing ovation
The Durango High School boys varsity cross country team was honored with a standing ovation at the Durango City Council meeting Monday night. Flanked by assistant coaches Laura Knapp, left,…
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Fleeting fall
A couple rides a tandem bicycle through brilliant fall colors Monday along East Eighth Street on what may be the fleeting days of fall. The National Weather Service expects a…
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Persistent driver shortage has Durango, Bayfield, Ignacio schools scrambling
Bus routes canceled, parents in a bind
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The Blotter
Sunday 1:57 a.m. A 32-year-old man was lying unconscious after being assaulted in the west 100 block of Eighth Street. 8:58 a.m. Someone stole a basket full of electronics from…
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EPA working through Gold King Mine spill reimbursements
La Plata County seeking two payments from agency for spill
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State budget proposal comes with cuts
Despite strong economy, law requires tough decisions
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Durango police arrest Cortez man in Halloween stabbing
Jimmy Mahan, 38, is suspected of felony assault at Durango Downtown Inn
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Construction complete on Red Mountain for 2015
One section to require more work in spring