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The Blotter

Friday 3:04 a.m. People were being loud and throwing fireworks in the east 100 block of 13th Street. Thursday 12:14…

Presidential primary bills compete in Colorado Legislature

Competing efforts could end in stalemate

Will Colorado beer battle end in a truce?

Colorado lawmakers think they may have found compromise

Sports fields at Fort Lewis to get first tryout this weekend

Sports Complex to open for soccer tournament then close for more repairs

BLM undecided on Chaco Canyon oil and gas lease sale

misses May 5 target

Durango, Steamboat vie for Best Town Ever

Colorado towns neck and neck in contest

Sediment monitoring along Animas River begins

and sand at recreation sites will be monitored

Eighth-graders learn Keys to Success in high school

Students learn advocacy, positive self-image and relationship skills

The Blotter

Thursday 6:01 a.m. An injured deer was in the middle of the road somewhere in Three Springs. Wednesday 4:35 p.m.…

More suspects arrested in child sex sting

men face charges for soliciting a minor

Sen. Michael Bennet walks river trail, talks conservation

Federal fund delivers more than $875,000 to city, $1.5 million to county

Construction defects talks stall in Legislature

Failure in statehouse could embolden Durango effort

EPA says Rico mines pose little risk for blowout

Monitoring and pumps installed to control flows

Local Briefs

The Durango Derailers cycling team is selling tickets for its fundraiser, Dancing with the Durango Stars. Ten local couples will…

Photo: Weather fine for outdoor work

Friday Durango Dayplanner

Durango Early Bird Toastmasters meeting, improve communication, presentation and leadership skills, 7-8:30 a.m., Holiday Inn, 21636 U.S. Highway 160 West,…

Durango Herald wins several awards in Society of Professional Journalists’ contest

Unlimited also recognizes paper’s work

Despite initial frenzy, Superfund proposal comments scarce

of convictions subsides to trickle of concerns

Time running out to cast ballots for LPEA board

not attending meeting must return board of director ballots by Friday

Durango man sentenced for pointing gun at officer

Meier, 21, also fired into neighbor’s house

Robert Blaha back on ballot in chaotic U.S. Senate race

candidates fight for a place on primary ballot

Animas High School enrollment on target for next year

to repair relationships in community may take years

Fifth-graders find fun in water-wise lessons

Sponsored by the Southwestern Water Conservation District, the event aims to educate the students about water issues, the importance of…

Tourism industry predictions bright for Southwest Colorado

officials gathering regional visitor data