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Bennet, New Mexico lawmakers introduce bill to reform 1872 mining law

King Mine spill prompts action

November 5, 2015

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It’s heads up, phones down at Durango coffeehouse

shop owner eschews Wi-Fi, wants people to talk to each other

November 4, 2015

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Highway 3 accident

One of two vehicles involved in an accident that delayed traffic on Camino del Rio at State Highway 3, is…

November 4, 2015

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Durango High School student diagnosed with pertussis

Vigilance urged for staff, students

November 4, 2015

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The Blotter

Wednesday 12:41 a.m. A tree branch fell into the road in the 2300 block of Main Avenue. Tuesday 9:55 a.m.…

November 4, 2015

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Voter turnout sags in off-year election

and GOP voters show up in roughly equal rates

November 4, 2015

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Creative destruction

Jason Noonan, with S & S Construction of Durango, operates a backhoe as he helps demolish the former 2nd Avenue…

November 4, 2015

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An artful way to keep your place

Courtesy of the Durango Friends of the Library, bookmarks designed by area students will be given away at the Durango…

November 4, 2015

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Rodent’s nest sparks car fire on Hwy. 160

rat survives blaze; 1998 Jeep doesn’t

November 4, 2015

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Wet flakes

The first real snow in Durango came Wednesday afternoon. And pedestrians scurried with more purpose to avoid a soaking from…

November 4, 2015

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Local Briefs

The La Plata Living Wage Coalition will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday in the board room located on the first…

November 4, 2015

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Audit: Southwest Colorado has been lagging ‘way behind’ on recycling waste

counties drastically trailing both state’s and country’s rates

November 4, 2015

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Al Roker to broadcast live from Four Corners Monument on Nov. 9

‘TODAY’ host attempts fastest weather forecast

November 4, 2015

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Dayplanner Thursday

La Plata County Commissioner Julie Westendorff will hold office hours, 10 a.m.-noon, Pine River Library Conference Room, 395 Bayfield Center…

November 4, 2015

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Ethics board addresses Durango city councilors’ queries

Concerns include issues of familial ties, and the art of political persuasion

November 4, 2015

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Water rule hits choppy water

moves to eliminate EPA rule

November 4, 2015

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Drop off your pumpkins Monday in Durango

Pumpkins can be discarded Monday at the over-flow lot at Santa Rita Park.Steve Lewis/Durango Herald file photo Rather than leave…

November 4, 2015

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‘Wi-Fi tended to create ‘1984’ feel’

wants people to talk to each other

November 3, 2015

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La Plata County voters support leasing Internet lines

Measure gets wide support

November 3, 2015

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Bayfield approves 1-cent sales tax increase for roads

asked voters for a third time

November 3, 2015

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Matt Sheldon wins 9-R board seat; swearing in will be Tuesday

57% of vote of Brieanne Stahnke

November 3, 2015

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Voters reject mill levy increase

Measure fails by narrow 4%

November 3, 2015

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City voters approve bond for sewer plant

Rita plant to be remodeled

November 3, 2015

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Proposition BB passes easily

state to keep $66.1M in marijuana revenue

November 3, 2015