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Snow is forecast to fall in high country

Above-average temperatures to return next week

November 4, 2016

Adult volunteers needed to be Girl Scout leaders

Durango Herald file Girl Scouts builds girlsâ€™ courage, confidence and character. Adult volunteers will help keep Girl Scouts a strong…

November 4, 2016

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Farmington Hill crash hurts 2 Friday

du1-i-syn The crash occurred about noon on U.S. Highway 550 just south of Durango city limits. The road reopened about…

November 4, 2016

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Safety at heart of organic park debate

York City uses Durango as organic-management model

November 3, 2016

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County tax lien sale set for Nov. 15

$390k in outstanding taxes remain

November 3, 2016

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‘Almost Sunrise’ to be shown Nov. 15 in Durango

“Almost Sunrise” directed by Michael Collins, a film that tells the story of two Iraq War veterans who find a…

November 3, 2016

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Centuries of reckoning at Standing Rock

to understand the pipeline protests? Start with the Founding Fathers

November 3, 2016

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Darryl Glenn gains momentum in final days of U.S. Senate race

Democrats say too little, too late; remain confident of Bennet victory

November 3, 2016

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Pine River Library offers DIY classes

Durango Herald file <br><br>Cake and Cupcake Decorating will be offered from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Pine…

November 3, 2016

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Bayfield library receives state grant

JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file The Colorado Legislature funded the State Grants to Libraries to help increase access to early literacy…

November 3, 2016

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Learn the art of persuasive letter writing

Robertsdu1-i-syn The session offers direct feedback from staff members from our three congressional representatives’ staff. The program will take place…

November 3, 2016

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River trail assailant sentenced to 1 year prison

Nezdu1-i-syn Antonio Nez, 31, punched Davidson Curley Chee, 38, knocking him unconscious along the Animas River Trail behind Albertsons and…

November 3, 2016

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Prescribed burning planned for Pagosa Springs area

Durango Herald file The land is adjacent to the Brockover Road. An additional 32 acres of slash piles will be…

November 3, 2016

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Photo: Bicyclist enjoys good riding weather

A bicyclist races around the bottom of a satellite dish while doing laps on campus at Fort Lewis College under…

November 3, 2016

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Fluoride in drinking water could be up for vote

Petition started to get issue on April ballot

November 3, 2016

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Late-night cow carnage on U.S. Highway 160 west of Hesperus

animals killed on U.S. 160 by up to six drivers

November 3, 2016

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Star power shines through for Girls on the Run

on the Run delivering smiles, life lessons

November 2, 2016

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Subcommittee sees benefits, weighs rules of e-bikes

River Trail speed limits debated

November 2, 2016

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Bridge repaving projects could cause delays

The city began repaving Wednesday on the 32nd Street bridge between East Second Avenue and East Third Avenue. One lane,…

November 2, 2016

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Writers group to meet Wednesday

Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer will present “Even Now: Poems, Images, Uncontrolled Bonfires, and Tough Hope.” Guests are welcome. Herald Staff

November 2, 2016

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Erratic driver held at gunpoint by La Plata County deputy

discovered on Trimble Lane spinning doughnuts

November 2, 2016

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2 solar projects aid low-income families

Two solar installations that have cut energy costs and reduced carbon dioxide emissions for affordable and low-income housing communities have…

November 2, 2016

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Judge raises concerns with Colorado ‘ballot selfie’ law

Prosecutors promise not to file charges related to 125-year-old law

November 2, 2016

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Pagosa Springs fire ruled accidental

Invetsigators with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives observe the remains of the Adobe Building on Lewis Street…

November 2, 2016