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New nest for a new Skyhawk

Freshman Jordan Tinker, left, and her mom, Mikail Tinker, move Jordanâ€™s belongings into Animas Hall on Thursday at Fort Lewis…

August 27, 2015

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Lawmakers back Planned Parenthood probe

abortion provider says state’s elected Republicans playing politics

August 27, 2015

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The Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Ave., will offer these programs: The Tween After School program will take place from…

August 27, 2015

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Dayplanner Friday

Outdoor Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., amphitheater, Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave., $5, 259-0385. Durango Botanical Society’s…

August 27, 2015

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Two bats test positive for rabies in Bayfield

Officials warn of potential spread

August 27, 2015

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EPA documents detail frightening Gold King Mine scramble

moments of disaster took team by surprise

August 27, 2015

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Rain is expected to wind down

warm, dry weather predicted over weekend

August 26, 2015

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The Blotter

Wednesday 2:15 a.m. People were making suspicious sounds and talking loudly in the room above the reporting party’s at the…

August 26, 2015

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Roundabout reminder: School’s back in session

Figures in the “Endurance” sculpture in the roundabout at Florida Road and Riverview Drive sport backpacks Wednesday afternoon. Durangoans have…

August 26, 2015

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Tax-increase options weighed for ballot

Plata County commissioners, staff look for possible ways to increase revenues

August 26, 2015

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Wildlife officials survey Animas River fish in wake of Gold King Mine spill

Experts float waterway to measure harm to aquatic life

August 26, 2015

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Durango man, 22, dies by suicide

Self-inflicted death is fifth to take place in La Plata County this year

August 26, 2015

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Silverton, San Juan officials seek to clarify Superfund position

Federal listing should be on the table for Gold King Mine

August 26, 2015

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The Kiwanis Club of Durango will welcome Harlene Russell as its guest speaker at noon Thursday at the Boys &…

August 26, 2015

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Dayplanner Thursday

Durango High Noon Rotary Club meeting, noon, DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio, www.durangohighnoonrotary.com. Kiwanis Club of Durango meeting, noon,…

August 26, 2015

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Fort Lewis practicing with cannon

Adam Ruetschle, left, and Bill Donelan of Fort Lewis College discuss the direction and placement of the cannon during sporting…

August 26, 2015

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U.S. attorneys hear safety concerns on native communities

Deputy Attorney General Sally Quillian Yates and acting Associate Attorney General Stuart F. Delery respond to a question by Patrick…

August 26, 2015

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‘Insufficient’ planning cited in EPA investigation of Gold King Mine spill

Water flows out of the Gold King Mine last week north of Silverton. A blowout at the mine could have…

August 26, 2015

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Superfund listing divides Silverton residents

Private offers of funding lead to contention

August 25, 2015

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Marijuana growing and infusing firms may sprout up in town

The Durango City Council asked city planners to continue to research where these businesses could be located and how they…

August 25, 2015

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Zoning question persists in condominium debate

Several concerned neighbors questioned city planners Tuesday about the small areas zoned multifamily in historic neighborhoods that are otherwise single-family…

August 25, 2015

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The Blotter

Tuesday 3:56 a.m. A drunken man fell off a bicycle near Seventh Street and East Fourth Avenue. Monday 8:43 a.m.…

August 25, 2015

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Juniper School a go

9-R board again discusses tax increase

August 25, 2015

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County commissioners appoint new surveyor

McCormack is no stranger to the roll

August 25, 2015