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Youth nonprofit hires well-versed executive director
Big Brothers Big Sisters begins new era
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Out with the bull
Robert Morris of By The Horns in Durango carries a mechanical bull out of the Wild Horse Saloon on Friday morning after rain fell in town. By The Horns rents…
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Bronze meets iron
A motorcyclist rides down Main Avenue on Friday morning in front of a cowboy bronze sculpture in front of the Main Mall. Hundreds of cyclists are expected to arrive this…
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Sheriff discourages inappropriate talk
Smith issues statement to staff after deputies make comments about reporter
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Dayplanner Friday
Outdoor Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., outdoor amphitheater outside the Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave., $5, 259-0385. Durango Botanical Society will host a free garden tour, 9:30…
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Labor Day weekend events
Friday Live music, food, beer garden, 4-6 p.m., Harley-Davidson Durango, 750 South Camino del Rio, 422-4679. Biker Welcome Party featuring Kirk James Blues Band, 5-9 p.m., El Rancho Tavern, 975…
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Durango brewers create ‘Heavy Metal EPA’
Sales of orange-tinted ale will benefit employees who suffered losses after mine spill
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Southern Ute council recall gains steam
Tribal elders want to oust chairman, 5 board members
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Illuminating work
Zach Morrish with Energy Group LLC of Bayfield replaces a broken glass lamp cover Thursday morning at Main Avenue and 13th Street. A car had hit the pole, toppling the…
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Filling your gas tank getting cheaper
Gas prices are set to fall until Christmas. The national trend is for gas prices to stay lower in the winter, according to AAA Colorado.Gerald Herbert/Associated Press file photo The…
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Local Briefs
Fort Lewis College will present the Common Reading Experience featuring various events. The first event will be the Life-Long Learning presentation titled “Answering Your Questions about Autism” at 7 p.m.…
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Solar puts county in good place
Michael Rendon, president of the La Plata Electric Association board, spoke ahead of a report released Thursday by Environment Colorado that highlights that Colorado ranked 10th nationwide for total solar…
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Rain not taking a holiday this weekend
Cooler, wetter weather forecast for Labor Day weekend
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Bayfield library founder McCoy dies at 96
She helped start Bayfield’s public library in downtown Bayfield, and the Pine River Public Library building was named after her in 2005. Lavenia Morgan arrived in Bayfield on Jan. 1,…
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County voters to decide mill levy, Internet options
Commissioners OK 2 questions for November ballot
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Investigators seek help in shooting at trailer park
Multiple bullets pierce homes; no one injured in Aug. 18 incident
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Danger to Animas River short-lived
Independent study confirms low toxicity after Gold King spill
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New owner assumes debt, legacy of motorcycle rally
The future of 23-year-old Four Corners Motorcycle Rally in the hands of Johnny Valdez
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The Blotter
Wednesday 12:37 a.m. A drunken man was harassing customers in the Denny’s parking lot, 666 Camino del Rio. Tuesday 6:35 p.m. A white Hummer was parked in a no-parking zone…
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Denver magazine: Durango one hell of a town
A Denver publication named Durango the best small-town getaway in Colorado, citing its friendly atmosphere where waiters and customers might come together to celebrate Oktoberfest.Steve Lewis/Durango Herald file photo The…
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Truck fire sends driver to hospital
Durango Fire Protection District Capt. Steve List said around 11:30 p.m. a Ford Excursion towing another late-model pickup on a trailer was headed up Coal Bank Pass on the south…
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Local Briefs
The Durango Area Association of Realtors currently has funding available for nonprofit organizations in need. Requests are being accepted for local qualified nonprofit organizations within La Plata and San Juan…