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Video, set to Looney Tunes theme song, shows boulder being blasted to bits

Contractors blew up two rocks that had fallen along La Posta Road (County Road 213)

March 31, 2023

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Hop aboard for a ride on the snowplowing ‘flanger’ train

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad runs a special trip to clear tracks after heavy snowfall

March 5, 2023

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Snowdown’s Outlaw Josie Pete’s Golf Tournament

Teams compete in the Snowdown Outlaw Josie Petes Golf Tournament on Saturday at Durango Craft Spirits. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride…

February 5, 2023

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Snowdown No Tragedy Quaffing Tournament

Contestants test their beer mug-catching and beer-chugging skills on Saturday during Snowdowns No Tragedy Quaffing Tournament at 11th Street Station.…

February 4, 2023

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VIDEO: Snowdown Ye Old Fry Fortress Contest

Mary Hodge announces that Brian Crawford and Rachel Crawford are the winners of the Snowdown Ye Old Fry Fortress Contest…

February 3, 2023

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Photos: Pilots test winds during Snowdown Balloon Rally

Mike Bertetto stands inside his hot air balloon, Nerfer, as the balloon inflates Friday morning during the Snowdown Balloon Rally…

February 3, 2023

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VIDEO: Snowdown Taming of the Giant Jenga

Jasmine Anderson competes in Snowdown’s Taming of the Giant Jenga on Thursday at the Starlight Lounge. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca Contestants…

February 3, 2023

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VIDEO: Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 02-01-23-Durango- Lots of fun performances during Snowdown Fashion Shall and Shall Nots on Wednesday in the Exhibit…

February 2, 2023

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VIDEO: Snowdown Big Wheel Derby, aka, Tiny Bike

Ryan McCardell crashes into the finish while competing in the Snowdown Big Wheel Derby, aka Tiny Bike race, on Thursday…

February 2, 2023

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Gloves come off in first debate between congressional candidates Don Coram and Lauren Boebert

Republican primary opponents offered voters a glimpse of their different approaches to legislating

May 27, 2022

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Durango tests ‘alternative’ fireworks Tuesday night

evaluating close-proximity pyrotechnics from perspective of safety and spectacle

March 8, 2022

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VIDEO: Watch the sentencing hearing for Mark Redwine

Mark Redwine’s trial was rescheduled for Jan. 25, but concerns were raised Friday about whether the COVID-19 pandemic will further…

October 8, 2021

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Jury finds Mark Redwine guilty of killing his son

disappeared during visit to father’s house in 2012

July 16, 2021

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Jury begins deliberations after closing arguments in Redwine case

Prosecutors ask jurors to use common sense; defense team focuses on reasonable doubt

July 16, 2021

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Defense team rests case; Mark Redwine declines to testify

‘We're in the homestretch,’ judge says

July 14, 2021

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Little evidence of significant bloodletting in Redwine’s living room, defense expert says

carrier unsure if she saw Dylan morning of disappearance

July 13, 2021

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Redwine’s former girlfriend: ‘I don’t believe he did it’

behaviorist questions reliability of cadaver dogs

July 12, 2021

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Defense expert offers differing views about skull wounds in Redwine case

Prosecutors challenge two witnesses on level of expertise, reliability

July 9, 2021

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Prosecutors rest case in Mark Redwine trial

Defense attorneys expected to begin calling witnesses Friday

July 9, 2021

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Dog handler: Odor of human remains found in Redwine’s home, truck

shepherd alerted to several locations inside, outside residence

July 7, 2021

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FBI agent testifies about cellphone activity after Dylan Redwine’s disappearance

to resume Tuesday after holiday weekend

July 2, 2021

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Wildlife expert: Fatal animal attack ‘highly unlikely’ in Redwine case

Biologist describes bear activity in Durango, Vallecito region

June 30, 2021

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Investigators detail finding first remains of Dylan Redwine

Discovery of clothing, bones and personal effects buoyed investigation

June 29, 2021

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Witnesses describe Mark Redwine as ‘haggard,’ ‘laid-back’ on day of son’s disappearance

firefighter, law enforcement take stand on Day 6 of trial

June 28, 2021

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Cory Redwine says he sent sordid photos to his father during a dispute

CBI agent testifies about blood in Mark Redwine’s home

June 24, 2021

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Redwine trial: Disturbing photos shatter Dylan’s image of his dad

brother says 12-year-old boy ‘lost any reason to look up to Mark that day’

June 24, 2021

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New Bayfield gym teaches Native American fighting art

River Valley to be hub for guardian art

March 21, 2021

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First COVID-19 vaccine shots given in La Plata County

‘I’m feeling very emotional. This is an exciting, historic moment,’ doctor says

December 16, 2020

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Purgatory Resort boosts snowmaking operations

fan guns replacing less efficient equipment

November 17, 2020

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Durango police identify man killed in early morning gunfight

Authorities looking for 23-year-old woman as a second suspect

July 1, 2020