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The Blotter

Monday 2:03 a.m. Two intoxicated men, one lying down, were in the middle of the southbound lane of Camino del…

September 8, 2014

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Brand-spankin’ new parking lot, trailhead open at Horse Gulch

Where’s the toilet?

September 8, 2014

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Hunger summit seeks talk on poverty

Roughly 14% in state struggling to afford healthful meals

September 8, 2014

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Steamworks to celebrate 18 years with cheap beer

Folks enjoy an evening at Steamworks on a recent Saturday.Durango Herald file photo The Durango brewery will offer $2.50 pints…

September 8, 2014

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Retired DHS teacher honored

McLachlan The recipients will be honored Nov. 8 at the National High School Journalism Convention in Washington, D.C. McLachlan retired…

September 8, 2014

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Nurtured by loving hands

spaces made beautiful and productive by local gardeners

September 7, 2014

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Celebrate San Juan Skyway on Tuesday

The San Juan Skyway is a 236-mile loop of highways through the San Juan Mountains that goes through Durango, Mancos,…

September 7, 2014

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Keep ol’ Rover off your bed

Septicemic plague has arrived in county ... and symptoms ain’t pretty

September 7, 2014

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Local Briefs

The Southwest Colorado Genealogical Society will meet at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the La Plata County Historical Society’s Animas Museum,…

September 7, 2014

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Intervention for Colo.’s obese kids

works to make healthful options norm

September 7, 2014

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Dayplanner Monday

Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County, 2750 Main Ave., $5, 259-0385.…

September 7, 2014

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Local maestro of mushrooms leads the way

Ricci takes 30 people on hunt in San Juan forest

September 6, 2014

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Nut-free campus requested for AHS

Requirement has not yet been sought

September 6, 2014

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Carving a river of hope for kids

Durango benefit run aiding orphans

September 6, 2014

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Ballot wording brings debate

Language finally settled for state initiatives

September 6, 2014

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Um AÁ Nuu Apag Ad? (Do you speak Ute?)

Southern Ute woman works to preserve language

September 6, 2014

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Dayplanner Sunday

Durango Flea Market, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Mushroom Walk with Chris Ricci of Majesty…

September 6, 2014

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‘Gen Z’ a factor in Senate race

18-to-29 age group influential in Colorado

September 6, 2014

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Local Briefs

Durango High School Class of 1974 will host its reunion on Friday and Saturday. The meet-and-greet will take place from…

September 6, 2014

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Dayplanner Saturday

Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, First National Bank parking lot, www.durangofarmersmarket.org. Colorado State University Football Watch Party, 8:15 p.m., Main…

September 5, 2014

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Mountain Middle School scores big gift

Donation of half of building’s cost could help school’s expansion

September 5, 2014

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Prairie dogs: Plague or boon?

Residents may hate them, but businesses dealing with the burrowing rodent are having a banner season

September 5, 2014

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A better view of the arts

Peter Salinger, Durango Arts Center’s facilities manager and technical director, washes the center’s windows at the corner of East Second…

September 5, 2014

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The blotter

Thursday 2:10 p.m. A neighbor was concerned because a baby was crying inside an apartment on Avenida del Sol, and…

September 5, 2014