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Tuesday 12:28 a.m. A verbal warning was given regarding a call about a badger on the sidewalk in the 600 block of Main Avenue near the Strater Hotel. Monday 12:22…
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Tipton letter to EPA demands answers about Gold King Mine spill
Congressional group pressures agency
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Maintenance tip: Check your swamp coolers
Durango Fire Protection District Firefighters investigated reports of smoke at Durango Natural Foods on Tuesday morning. “A belt on the swamp cooler was smoking,” Fire Marshal Karola Hanks said. “Belts…
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Interior Department to investigate Gold King Mine accident
According to a news release, the Interior Department will work to assess what caused the release of three million gallons of metals-contaminated wastewater Aug. 5 from the mine near Silverton.…
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Durangoan Kelsey McLean killed in Montana car crash
Kelsey McLean was driving a Jeep Grand Cherokee westbound on Montana Highway 64 when she crossed the center line and hit a dump truck, said Trooper Bertie Lau, with the…
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Coal industry attacks federal royalty plan
Environmentalists, miners clash during listening session
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Wednesday Durango Dayplanner
Daybreak Rotary Club meeting, 6:45-8 a.m., Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Kiwanis of the Narrow Gauge meeting, 6:45-7:30 a.m., Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave., 375-0079. Outdoor Yoga,…
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Dr. Ben Carson draws a big crowd in Durango
GOP presidential hopeful asks: What’s the long-term impact?
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La Plata County Farm Bureau will host Greg Walcher, who will speak at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Fort Lewis College. Raised in Western Colorado, Walcher has spent a lifetime working…
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Your address isn’t as unique as you think it is
Duplication of numbers runs rampant throughout Montezuma County
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In spill’s wake, Tipton, GOP plan probe of EPA
Representative also promoting good Samaritan pilot program
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Couch potato soft-sell salesmen
There is nothing like the personal touch when it comes to selling furniture. At least that’s what Adam Bojan, left, and Brent Robinson thought while trying to give away a…
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The annual picnic for San Juan Mountains Association volunteers and members will take place Thursday at Junction Creek Group campground in Durango. The social hour will start at 5 p.m.…
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Build a Better Bayfield on Thursday
How about activities for kids? What started as a job fair has grown into a combination of business and community expo, recreational and performing arts programs and more. The event…
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Fight brews over fed methane rule
Mandate around reducing emissions could come as early as this month
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State board may rule on school expansion
City planners, Mountain Middle officials seeking deal
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Presidential candidate to tour Animas River on Tuesday
Republican contender will make campaign stop in Durango
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Dayplanner Tuesday
DeColores Civitan Club meeting, noon, call Lon Erwin at 247-1019 for location. Hour Exchange La Plata will host free introductory talk and software orientation, 5:30-7:30 p.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church,…
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Aerospace team claims second place
The group of 13 students from Durango High School were matched up with students from four other schools at the competition held at the Kennedy Space Education Center, said Dan…
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Thrive! Living Wage Coalition and Food Not Bombs will hold a Pre-Labor Day Potluck Picnic from 2 to 6 p.m. Aug. 30 at Santa Rita Park near the playground area.…
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Rolling-stock heaven
“It was a dream to see it live,” said Klaus Keilich of Frankfurt, Germany, who came to Durango for the 2015 True West Railfest. A small crowd, including Keilich, gathered…
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Community rallies financial support in wake of Animas River spill
While waiting to collect from the EPA, immediate options to help with losses exist
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Monday Durango Dayplanner
Outdoor Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., amphitheater, Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave., $5, 259-0385. La Plata County Commissioner Gwen Lachelt will hold office hours, noon-2 p.m., County…