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Utes bless the Animas River
Southern Ute Sun Dance Chief hopes to make this an annual tradition
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What will it take to get Superfund status in Silverton?
After Gold King Mine disaster, many Silverton residents still oppose it because of ‘stigma’
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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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Dayplanner Sunday
Native American Prayer Ceremony for the Animas River, sunrise (around 6:30 a.m.), Santa Rita Park, 759-3069. Veterans Breakfast, 9-11 a.m. $6/$5, Elks Lodge, 901 East Second Ave. Hour Exchange La…
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Renewed interest
Doug Ponce, a Mountain Waters Rafting guide, takes a group down the Animas River on Saturday morning at Santa Rita Park. Heather Burke, an MWR employee, said the rafting company…
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The Pint Room in Littleton is toasting the Animas River
The Pint Room in Littleton, 2620 W. Belleview Ave., in Littleton, is holding a fundraiser Friday to help three area organizations impacted by the Animas River spill.Courtesy of the Pint…
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In wake of Animas River catastrophe, Bennet will back Good Samaritan law
Legislation could open the door for more mining reclamation
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Gold King spill improving, but it remains a problem
Mine continues to drain 600 gallons per minute
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Enjoy, but respect the grill
Durango Fire offers safety tips for the rest of barbecuing season
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Runners with a cause
Mark Senti, left, his son, Keaton Senti, right, and about 45 others took part in Stan The Man’s Alzheimer’s 5K Walk/Run on Saturday morning at Sant Rita Park. Proceeds from…
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Dayplanner Saturday
Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, First National Bank parking lot, www.durango farmersmarket.com. Bayfield Farmers Market, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Bayfield Roadside Park, U.S. Highway 160. River Run for Orphans and Durango House…
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A prayer ceremony for the Animas River will be held at sunrise (about 6:30 a.m.) Sunday at Santa Rita Park. The Native American ceremony will be dedicated to the cleansing…
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Fort Lewis College brings expertise to Animas River
School’s scientists will assist, library makes guide
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Catching fish for metals testing
Pete Deren, an aquatic technician with Colorado Parks and Wildlife, shocked and collected 10 adult fish, including this brown trout, on Friday from the Animas River. Deren and Jim White,…
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Spill in the Animas River ignites passions over EPA’s mission
EPA administrator Gina McCarthy spoke to the media about the contamination of the Animas River on Wednesday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds.Steve Lewis/Durango Herald Some are trying to take…
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The Blotter
Friday 12:18 a.m. A drunken woman was passed out in a median with her pants down near East Third Avenue and 13th Street. Thursday 7:42 a.m. A man was sleeping…
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Full steam ahead for Railfest
A Galloping Goose cruises along the tracks of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad on Friday during the second day of True West Railfest. The event will continue Saturday…
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Trout farm faces uncertain future because of Animas River pollution
River opening may not be enough for Little Fishes
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Animas River reopens after Gold King Mine fiasco
Health advisory issued for recreational users
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La Plata County comp plan addresses infrastructure needs
Ludwig is a former public works director in Bayfield and now manages the Edgemont Ranch and El Rancho Florida systems. Also at the meeting, which addressed infrastructure needs in the…
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Gold King Mine spill spawns Hazman character
Two men brave polluted river to raise awareness
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Animas High School welcomes new head
Woytek will focus on Spanish instruction, drug abuse
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Cortez Cultural Center board gets message: Don’t sell
Treasurer says decision needed in 6 months
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Retrieving Durango’s recreational reputation
The Animas River, seen Wednesday at the Ninth Street bridge, looks like it’s back to normal to the naked eye. The Durango Area Tourism Office is helping area businesses answer…