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River Trail could be extended in 2017

A northern extension of the Animas river Trail is planned for 2017.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file photo The 4,000-foot addition will…

February 18, 2015

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Voter ID bills struck down

expects to return with a ballot effort

February 18, 2015

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The La Plata County Historical Society will hold a “Members Only” open house featuring a mini-exhibit of local restaurant memorabilia…

February 18, 2015

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The Blotter

Wednesday 3:44 a.m. Intoxicated people were banging on a door and yelling in the initial block of Westwood Place. Tuesday…

February 18, 2015

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Dayplanner Thursday

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

February 18, 2015

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DHS musicians win state recognition

Durango High School students Nolan Reed, Nick Wilbur and Reiley Waldo qualified for Colorado All State Orchestra, which took place…

February 18, 2015

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Comment sought on Hermosa Creek plan

STEVE LEWIS/Durango Herald – DURANGO – 12/19/14 – "The way it was passed was kind of objectionable," said Larry Zauberis,…

February 18, 2015

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Gangs suspected in thrift store thefts

Karen Streeter, director of the LPC Humane Society Thrift Store, says the store is plagued by thieves attracted to the…

February 18, 2015

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Reward offered to solve vehicle break-ins

Among items stolen were a Craftsman tool bag with assorted hand tools and a Nike gym bag containing workout clothing…

February 18, 2015

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Capital conference accepting entrants

Gathering to give insights on workings of federal government

February 18, 2015

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Thursday, thou shall not pass Red Mountain

Red Mountain Pass will be closed beginning at 9 a.m. Thursday as crews make another attempt to remove a vehicle…

February 18, 2015

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9 Valley wrestlers heading to Denver

competition starts Thursday

February 17, 2015

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New pot shop approved despite neighbors’ passionate pleas

disbarred from practicing law in Fla.

February 17, 2015

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The Southwest Center for Independence, a local nonprofit that helps people with disabilities live well in the community, will host…

February 17, 2015

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Dolores, Mancos banks merging

of agreement not disclosed

February 17, 2015

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$6,600 will help local teachers

to go toward supplies

February 17, 2015

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Former Colo. GOP ‘Super PAC’ director enters a guilty plea

faces 5 years for campaign-finance coordinating

February 17, 2015

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Durango woman gets probation for child abuse

stems from drunken-driving incident in April

February 17, 2015

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Dayplanner Wednesday

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

February 17, 2015

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National parks break visitor records

Verde has 9% increase

February 17, 2015

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A perfect (winter) day to kayak

With little new snow for a winter day on the slopes, Matthew Klema instead went kayaking Thursday on the Animas…

February 17, 2015

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Hillcrest open Wednesday for practice

Hillcrest Golf Club’s putting green and driving range will open at noon Wednesday.Durango Herald file photo The driving range, putting…

February 17, 2015

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6th annual Community Cares 5K reels in a record turnout, raises money

The Walkers were the beneficiary of Saturday’s sixth annual Community Cares 5K fundraiser. From left to right are Joslyn, 6,…

February 17, 2015

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Durangoan finds dog after 12-day search

Sula, an 18-month-old Australian shepherd belonging to Jennaye Derge, was found on Animas City Mountain after missing for 12 days.Courtesy…

February 17, 2015