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City water may be cloudy because of hydrant flushing

City work crews were flushing fire hydrants along Goeglein Gulch Road, which may stir up sediment in water lines in…

September 23, 2016

Snow makes Coal Bank, Molas passes slick

The snow started flying about 11:30 a.m. in Silverton, 9,308 feet in elevation. Dan Bender, spokesman with the La Plata…

September 23, 2016

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Rivalry reborn between Durango and Bayfield football

80 years, Bayfield set to meet Durango

September 22, 2016

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High school football rivalry disrupted by work, war

Cliff Vancura/Durango Heralddu1-i-syn The “Purple and Gold” was new to the sport – only one Bayfield player had ever seen…

September 22, 2016

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Gold Star parents who lost child in military service to gather in Durango

On Friday, Durango will begin hosting more than 60 Colorado families for a Gold Star weekend, a time to remember,…

September 22, 2016

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Free seminar on marijuana regulations

Two Denver-based attorneys will offer insights into current marijuana regulations and likely upcoming legal changes at 11 a.m. Friday in…

September 22, 2016

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Photo: Autumn on campus

Thursday the first day of autumn came in active with a few rain showers and sunshine on the Fort Lewis…

September 22, 2016

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Gunshot likely cause of death of Pagosa Springs man

Remains found in August in San Juan Mountains

September 22, 2016

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Florida Grange hosting free breakfast

Florida Grange, 656 Colorado Highway 172, will serve a free breakfast from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday.Durango Herald file…

September 22, 2016

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About 200 remain in dark in Fort Lewis College area

Skyridge and Hillcrest also affected

September 22, 2016

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Sex offender captured near Norwood during manhunt

surrenders without incident after eluding deputies

September 22, 2016

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Annual Parade of Homes starts Friday

The Home Builders Association of Southwest Colorado is holding the 13th annual Parade of Homes Friday through Sunday. Area homes,…

September 22, 2016

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Heavy rain north of Durango muddies Animas River

Environmental Protection Agency: Nothing to worry about from mining cleanup

September 22, 2016

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Bayfield neighborhood improves fire safety with grants

FireWise to lead tour through Timberdale Ranch

September 22, 2016

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Clinton leads over Trump in Colorado-specific poll

holds double-digit cushion over Glenn

September 22, 2016

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Deer ‘acting strangely’ tests negative for chronic wasting disease

Unclear why euthanized deer was displaying unusual behavior

September 22, 2016

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Purgatory owner buys Hesperus Ski Area

Possible improvements expected after winter season

September 22, 2016

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Wolf Creek Pass closed about 2 hours for truck rollover

Wolf Creek Pass was partially closed for about two hours Thursday morning after a truck rolled over and crashed into…

September 22, 2016

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Police cadets keep heads above water during training exercise

prepared: Police cadets train to win in water

September 21, 2016

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District 9-R’s departure could kill 14 to 16 San Juan BOCES jobs

Durango school district may hire some who lose their spots

September 21, 2016

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Registered sex offender absconds from work-release

cuts off ankle bracelet while working in Montrose

September 21, 2016

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Photo: T-bone crash at DoubleTree intersection

A 78-year-old Pagosa Springs woman turned left from Camino del Rio to go west on U.S. Highway 160 without yielding…

September 21, 2016

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Legislative panel backs marijuana for PTSD

Favorable sign for bill proposed for upcoming session

September 21, 2016

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Health plan updates for agents, advisers

The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors – South Western Colorado will meet from noon to 1:30 p.m. Sept.…

September 21, 2016