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Joey Chestnut would be proud of Durango during Snowdown

Study: La Plata County needs improvement on food stamp enrollment

organization releases first food stamp impact report

Friday Dayplanner

Bayfield vs. Ignacio High School wrestling, 5 p.m., IHS. Pagosa Springs vs. Bayfield High School girls basketball, 5:30 p.m., BHS…

Colorado’s antiquated homebrewing law may be freshened up

Measure seeks to move homebrewing beyond the Ward Cleaver era

Tipton meets with local bankers over federal regulations

Legislation passed to rein in big banks has adverse effects on local institutions

Senate begins debate on bipartisan energy bill

Permanent reauthorization of conservation fund possible

Parking and street closure for Friday’s Snowdown parade

No parking 2:30 to 10 p.m. (possibly earlier) 3 p.m. closure to traffic from Main Avenue and College Drive to…

The Blotter

Wednesday 7:51 a.m. Someone who escaped four days ago from Hilltop House was arrested in the 3100 block of East…

Local Briefs

The Compassionate Friends, a support group for parents whose child died, at any age, no matter how long ago, will…

Durango woman gets probation for harassing judge’s wife

Caitlin Murray sent series of menacing text messages

Video: Phantasy Phoosball

Snowdown parade to stream live online

Herald, Welcome Center partner to bring entries to your computer

Water restored to residents along Crestview

A water main broke Thursday morning at the corner of Crestview Drive and Kearney Street likely because warm weather caused…

Director of shelter, veterans program wants to expand services

also will oversee Southwest Safehouse

Beards filled with beer at annual Beard Competition

Men who have been growing beards for three months put their follicles to the test Thursday night at Carver’s Brewing…

Video: Kayak Pool Slalom

Video: Spellabration

Perfecto!

Terry Gott, with Jim and Terry Gott Construction, gives a thumbs up not to the mariachi’s on the roof of…

Pesticides use in marijuana grows addressed in Colorado Legislature

would create a list of acceptable products for growers to use

High fashion? Nope.

As always, the audience could have walked the runway themselves. Tips for those yet to create their Snowdown 2016 costumes:…

La Plata Electric Association lowers off-peak rates

Savings program to start in March

Married more than 5 decades: What’s their secret?

Couples say honoring commitment, sense of humor are crucial

Heads submerged at annual beer plunge

Some people submerge their heads in a vat of beer to alleviate the stress of the work week. At Snowdown,…

Ignacio town money missing

Employee arrested after admitting she gambled it away