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City offices close for Veterans Day

The list of offices and departments scheduled to be closed are City Hall, River City Hall, Parks and Recreation, the…

November 5, 2014

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Storm drain project underway behind Northpoint Mall

The project is taking place behind the Northpoint Mall, which will hinder access to the rear of the mall parking…

November 5, 2014

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Class examines pet safety at parks

The La Plata County Humane Society is sponsoring a free event that hopes to educate owners on avoiding potential dangers…

November 5, 2014

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The Blotter

Tuesday 1:53 p.m. A woman was suspected of shoplifting from Walmart, 1155 South Camino del Rio. 8:33 p.m. A man…

November 5, 2014

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Guv wins election; Beauprez concedes

race does not end until Wednesday

November 5, 2014

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Free oil change for veterans

The offer is valid only on Veterans Day. The La Plata County location is 10 River Road in Durango. The…

November 5, 2014

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Ballots still being counted in Gunnison, but Brown’s up 292 votes

tight with votes to be counted

November 5, 2014

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Deputy ahead in sheriff’s race

round of county votes tabulated

November 4, 2014

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Smith ahead in sheriff’s race

round of election results released

November 4, 2014

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Morrissey defeats Lieb for county treasurer

Democrat’s aggressive campaign pays off

November 4, 2014

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Local Briefs

Salute to Veterans has received proclamations of support from the La Plata County commissioners, Durango city councilors, trustees from the…

November 4, 2014

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Dinosaur head in police custody

Durango awoke to a Halloween surprise atop the Arc of History sculpture, only to see it stolen three days later

November 4, 2014

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3-vehicle accident

A three-vehicle accident Wednesday evening at U.S. Highway 160 and County Road 225A left two vehicles destroyed, but no injuries,…

November 4, 2014

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Dayplanner Thursday

Disabled American Veterans the Silver San Juan local Chapter 48 meeting, 1 p.m., veterans meeting room, Durango/La Plata Senior Center,…

November 4, 2014

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Guaranteed victories for unopposed

Sen. Ellen Roberts, R-Durango, La Plata County Clerk & Recorder Tiffany Lee Parker, La Plata County Surveyor Larry Connolly and…

November 4, 2014

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Bayfield residents reject tax hike

The numbers for the night showed 508, or 53.1 percent, of Bayfield voters said “no” on the ballot issue, while…

November 4, 2014

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Tipton defeats Tapia

Tipton received 58.8 percent or 152,415 votes, while Tapia won 35 percent or 90,873 votes, according to incomplete unofficial returns.…

November 4, 2014

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Blake garners slim lead

Blake, Roebuck separated by only 144 votes

November 4, 2014

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Carlson, Minot retained as district, county judges

In the final report, Carlson received 12,514 votes – 73 percent – for retention in La Plata County and 2,765…

November 4, 2014

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Jann Smith elected as county coroner

When the final report was issued at about 11:30 p.m., the vote count was 11,982 – 61.4 percent – for…

November 4, 2014

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Smith wins sheriff’s race

focused race on the future

November 4, 2014

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Gardner helps GOP, unseats incumbent Udall

Results from the secretary of state’s office had Gardner defeating Udall 51 percent to 44 percent. Gardner garnered 844,360 votes…

November 4, 2014

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Guv race too close to call

Boulder, Denver yet to report

November 4, 2014

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife will give away kokanee salmon at 3 p.m. Nov. 6, Nov. 13 and Nov. 20 at…

November 4, 2014