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Fort Lewis College sophomore, 20, dies from alcohol complications
Mani Ericksen was studying anthropology
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Proposed federal rule would protect streams near mines
Effort seeks to limit environmental impact of mining
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A helping hand for those who served
Stand Down fair works to end vet homelessness, help with life’s needs
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Healthy Choices group to review codes
Durango school board talks drugs, safety and assessments
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The Blotter
Monday 12 a.m. A man reported that his girlfriend was breaking things with a hammer at his house in the 2000 block of Delwood Avenue. Durango Fire Monday Firefighters and…
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Mountain Studies Institute to interpret EPA Animas River pollution data
After the Gold King Mine blowout in August, much public discussion has centered around how to treat ongoing river pollution, but much of the data on heavy metals provided by…
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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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GOP debate offers advocates chance to steal spotlight
Boulder provides conducive environment for progressives ahead of showdown
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The Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave., will present Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show – Live On Stage at these times: An all-ages show will take place at 7 p.m.…
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Durango High School begins upgrade on stadium
DHS needs to raise $1.6 million by May for the track and field
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Guv’s office explains attorney general spat
Coffman says her post a key check and balance
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Women challenge hopefuls to close pay gap at University of Colorado Boulder GOP debate
As GOP presidential candidates descend on Boulder for their third televised debate, the Women’s Foundation of Colorado is releasing a new report on the economic status of women in the…
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Touching up the Newman
Michael Richardson with Durango Painting puts the finishing touches on the Newman Building, at Main Avenue and Eighth Street, on Tuesday.Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald
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The Blotter
Friday 7:58 a.m. A man took tools from another man’s shed at the Royal Motel, 2068 Main Ave. 5:24 p.m. A man was putting a suspicious package in a river…
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Voters asked to lift restrictions on local fiber-optic lines
Improved Internet services could benefit businesses and consumers
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It’s a snap
Sam Bridgham, center, conducts a Lego Robotics workshop on Monday at the Durango Community Recreation Center showing off some possibilities to Taylor William, 8, right, and Carter Koch, 6.Shaun Stanley/Durango…
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Keep the raincoats out
A lone bicyclist takes a spin down the Animas River Trail on Monday under mostly cloudy skies and isolated rainstorms. The National Weather Service expects sunny skies Tuesday, but rain…
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Trial begins for Hesperus man accused of child sex assault
Marx will face nine felony counts
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Judge takes vacation; DUI arrests don’t
One drunken driving conviction in September due to judge’s absence
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7-2-11 shutters its doors
The exterior of the closed 7-2-11 store in the 1800 of North Main Avenue as seen Friday.Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald The store has been stripped of its gas pumps and cleaned…
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Friends of the Arts back on feet
Board seeing more volunteers, no longer seeking dissolution
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Dayplanner Tuesday
Master’s Men Ministries of Colorado meeting, 6:30 a.m., DoubleTree Hotel Lounge, 501 Camino del Rio, 749-2888. AARP Driver Safety Course, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (registration, 8:15 a.m.), Pine Room of the…
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Durango Nature Studies will host a full moon hike under the Hunter’s Moon from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Greenmount Cemetery, 900 Cemetery Road. The hike is free for…
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Father gets 15 years in prison for pot shop robbery in Durango
Joe Griffith apologizes for holdup
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Humane Society ‘crippled’ by vandalism over weekend
Six vehicles rendered inoperable after someone smashed windows
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Wayne Allard, former U.S. senator, stays politically active
Longtime Colorado politician Allard leads motorcycle association’s lobbying efforts
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Community Center in Ignacio to celebrate grand opening
Old Ignacio school to offer youth programs
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Semitrailer loaded with cows sows chaos on Camino del Rio
No cattle injured in accident that brought out ranchers to help