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Making the grade

Trial set for suspect in Iron Horse shooting

Ogsbury-Jones rejects proposed plea agreement

Train to help haul freshly cut Christmas trees

will reduce risk of wildfire near Cascade Wye

A $68 million sewer question

Opponents hope to reopen the discussion about moving the plant

County’s $73M budget proposal goes before public

turn out to question the numbers

The Blotter

Tuesday 3:14 p.m. Someone complained about a recreational vehicle that was running a generator in the parking lot at the…

Aerial tour a glimpse of water’s importance

over San Juan Mountains shows interplay of mines and river

Review of athletic conduct code begins in 9-R

Parents, doctors, students weigh in

Star-Spangled squirrel

Taking advantage of this year’s fruit, a rock squirrel munches down a crab apple Wednesday in Santa Rita Park with…

Local Briefs

Spring Creek Horse Rescue, serving La Plata County’s horses for 39 years, has obtained a permanent property. The rescue is…

Dayplanner Thursday

Ignacio High School volleyball vs. Mancos, 6 p.m., IHS. Arts and Entertainment Midday Music Recitals, 12:20 p.m., music students perform…

Is a fracking ballot question coming?

Activists say ballot effort may be only recourse

Vandalism causes delays again on Red Mountain

A major rockslide in January 2014 has caused ongoing problems and closures on Red Mountain Pass. As crews from San…

Dead zone appears on Florida Mesa

Property owner questions if gas well poisoned spring

Master plan estimates $190M needed for airport

decline of about 1 percent in passenger numbers seen in 2015

Durango Library director makes case for more funding

Cardholders down but nontraditional usage up

Science is stressful

Mountain Middle School sixth-graders Hunter Gray, front, watches as his 38.3-gram bridge withstands the weight of 7.36 kilograms during a…

The Blotter

Monday 1:21 p.m. Debris fell off a truck, and they were causing a hazard in the 28500 block of U.S.…

In N.H., Gardner says rise above political fights

Senator joins presidential candidates to tout civility

Local Briefs

The Bayfield Marshal’s Office will conduct a Prescription Drug Take-Back Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 30 at…

Dayplanner Wednesday

Kiwanis of the Narrow Gauge meeting, 6:45-7:30 a.m., Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave., 375-0079. Sunrise Yoga adult classes, 7-8…

El Diablo staff sporting halos

Durango High School seniors Elli Earl, Sydney Mattox, Katie Milliet and Audrey Morris, all editors of the school’s El Diablo…

Forensic pathologist’s new job leaves 10 Western Colorado counties in a bind

Coroner tools used to perform autopsies.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald file photo Kurtzman, who will continue working in the state through the…

La Plata County, Durango city officials make pitch for water treatment, mill levy

Conference focuses on upcoming ballot items