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‘Walk with a Doc’ program hits its stride in Colorado

“Walk with a Doc” programs have been launched in many Colorado communities – including Grand Junction, Loveland, Denver and Pueblo.Shelley…

A pollution solution – if the money turns up

Limestone plant one fix, but players can’t agree on who will pay for it

A legacy that won’t die

in Silverton a long tradition that some want to return

Superfund: A dirty word to some in Silverton

The Superfund program was created to address the country’s most urgent environmental blights. San Juan County Commissioner Peter McKay said…

Campaign wants state’s residents to do ‘Colorado Proud’

Connie Tran, left, snaps Jeff DeCelles’ picture for a photo and video montage to be posted on the Colorado Proud…

He’s got an ax to grind

“We just take whatever comes our way. … You never know what somebody will throw at you,” said Barry Owen…

Lightning-strike map finds fires

National network helps firefighters get to source of smoke

August 2, 2013

Emergency-planning commission adds Lachelt to its team

Lacheltdu1-i-syn Lachelt will serve a two-year term on the State of Colorado Emergency Planning Commission, which was created in response…

August 2, 2013

Doggie bag

When Peanut the Chihuahua hurt her foot Friday morning, it looked like her vacation might be over. But her owner,…

August 2, 2013

A little summer music

The Assortment entertained a modest crowd in Buckley Park under drizzly conditions Thursday evening during the final Concert Hall @…

Mercury makes magazine’s top 100 list

Mercury, which describes itself as “a leading provider of payment processing and revenue generating solutions,” is No. 89 on Outside’s…

Slums or affordable housing?

Opponents say survey shows number of accessory dwellings units could soar

Durango juvenile surrenders after chase with police

Police: Boy lacked OK to use grandparents’ car

Debate hits rapids on Dryside drinking-water plan

Five-figure tap fee could curtail interest

Oh, baby: Mercy sets birth record

Experts say national uptick indicates confidence in economy

Ballantine newspapers name CEO

leader seeks growth as a content provider in digital, print

Mercury rising

Matt Taylor, CEO of Mercury, said the company is planning to move into its new 78,000-square-foot facility next to Durango…

New trail gets ‘progressive’

Snakecharmer provides options for Horse Gulch mountain bikers

Judge OKs man for trial in stepfather’s death

Ignacio resident, 31, restored to mental competency

On monsoon break

Tipton’s healthy-forest bill makes it through House panel

Democratic foes predict measure’s doom in Senate

County removes fire restrictions

open burns still require a permit