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3rd party candidates hold open debate

Gubernatorial race’s alternative choices take the stage in Denver

October 8, 2014

Faith finds a home

Faith Faith arrived at the shelter on Sept. 20 suffering from starvation described by Director of Animal Protection Jon Patla…

October 8, 2014

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Playing in the mud?

Bert Poulton spends Wednesday afternoon preparing Ray Dennison Memorial Field for Fridayâ€™s football game against No. 2-ranked Colorado State University-Pueblo.…

October 8, 2014

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Local Briefs

“Durango’s Bears,” a free talk, will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today in Noble Hall, Room 130, Fort…

October 8, 2014

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Fee proposed for river outfitters

business owners support it with caveats

October 8, 2014

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City fixes carry costs

Council considers rate increases

October 8, 2014

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Voters to decide teacher pact issue

sides oppose open negotiations

October 8, 2014

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Vote on co-op board set for Dec. 3

A packet of material for nominations can be picked up at the checkout stand at the store. Nominations must be…

October 8, 2014

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Dayplanner Thursday

La Plata County Commissioner Julie Westendorff will hold office hours, 10-11:15 a.m., Pine River Library Conference Room, 395 Bayfield Center…

October 8, 2014

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The Blotter

Wednesday 6:54 a.m. A woman reported hearing several gunshots east of her home in the 500 block of Animas View…

October 8, 2014

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2-hour standoff ends peacefully

No one was injured, said Sheriff’s Office spokesman Dan Bender. Authorities were alerted at 9:20 a.m. by a registered nurse,…

October 8, 2014

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DATO launches new website

The Durango Area Tourism Office will conduct a training session on a regular basis through the end of the year.…

October 8, 2014

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Library provides new scanning stations

The scanners are free to those who need to scan documents to email or store digitally. Scanners are available for…

October 8, 2014

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Hearing Thursday on LPEA smart meters

The hearing is at the LPEA office, 45 Stewart St. About 75 percent of LPEA’s 41,000 meters have been converted…

October 8, 2014

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AHS students learn about social issues

The students were Marley Weaver-Gabel and Tessa Hermesman. Tessa will report about the visits to the student body today, and…

October 8, 2014

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Heavy rain had little effect on area reservoirs

Lemon Reservoir, capacity 40,000 acre-feet, was 39 percent full at the end of September, up from 35 percent a month…

October 8, 2014

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Dems focus on fledgling Skyhawk voters

Midterm dilemma: How do you get them to the polls?

October 7, 2014

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Blotter

Monday 3:35 p.m. A woman was arrested for shoplifting at Walmart, 1155 South Camino del Rio. 8:16 p.m. An intoxicated…

October 7, 2014

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City eases rules for extra units

built before 1989 not liable for any fees

October 7, 2014

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Local Briefs

The Colorado Department of Transportation announces these road maintenance projects: One-lane alternating traffic for paving operations and guardrail installation will…

October 7, 2014

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Outside money dominates Brown-McLachlan race

far, it’s the most expensive House campaign in state

October 7, 2014

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Judges Minot, Carlson recommended for retention

Campaigning not allowed

October 7, 2014

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Her moment to shine

Riverview Elementary School pre-kindergarten student Sarah Redden poses for her school portrait Tuesday during picture day.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald

October 7, 2014

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Dayplanner Wednesday

Daybreak Rotatory Club meeting, 7 a.m., Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave., 749-6332. Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15…

October 7, 2014