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County Road 309A to reopen tonight

County Road 309A was expected to be reopened tonight, the release said. Williams Four Corners Gas Co. and the La…

The Blotter

Monday 9:19 p.m. A man called 911 and said “nevermind” and hung up in the 21300 block of U.S. Highway…

Transit Center cashier window closed over the weekend

The city of Durango is running an update on the Parking Division’s computer software which will close the Transit Center…

Bondad Hill lane is clear

has removed boulders

Insulation installer wins national award

Ray Blackwater competed against 30 insulation installers from across the country at the 13th annual America’s Best Installer competition, Oct.…

Food giants spend millions to take on GMO labeling

But on one particular issue, the campaign ads are entirely lopsided. Labeling genetically modified food, commonly called GMOs – meaning…

Fresh air, outdoor fun

from smartphones, kids have a blast in nature

Dayplanner Tuesday

Terry Rickard, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., 247-4431. Super Ted’s Super Trivia Night, 6:12 p.m., Ska Brewing…

Local Briefs

The Kiwanis Club of Durango will meet at noon Thursday at Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. The guest…

IHS parents complain about football coach, activities director

president receives state honor

Senior Center menus

Friday, Oct. 17 – Salad bar, Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, California blend veggies, wheat roll, bread pudding. Wednesday, Oct. 22…

Steven Richard Hine

Steve Hine Steve died in a horse accident doing one of the things he loved the most, working cows on…

Howard Vining

Howard Vining Efton Howard Vining was born Oct. 15, 1919 in Wann, Okla., the son of Frances Vining and Lenora…

June Ellen Siner

June Siner  June was born Sept. 4, 1927, in Lynwood, Calif., the daughter of Rupert and Opal Winters.  She grew up…

Color infuses Vallecito

Autumn colors are peaking in parts of Colorado, including in this image of Vallecito Reservoir captured last week.Photo by Lisa…

VALLEY IN BRIEF

The Town of Bayfield, La Plata County, and Colorado Department of Transportation will hold an open house on Thursday, Oct.…

Locals pack oil and gas task force meeting

They came to comment for or against more regulation of oil and gas activities, especially by local governments. They sported…

A home at last

Performance space, baseball field open at BHS

Chris Christie back for Beauprez

Democrats plan competing GOTV events with Hillary, Michelle

Small gas leak closes county road near airport

The leak was reported about 4 p.m. by Williams, a natural gas company in the Four Corners area. The rupture…

Man receives multiple ballots in mail

Late-arriving primary mail raises questions

Pedaling through a river of colors

The Blotter

Sunday 1:51 a.m. A naked woman was seen walking toward downtown from Subway, 1537 Florida Road. 12:34 p.m. A man…

Durango No. 9 on list

ranks ninth for retirement