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Ice-bucket challenge goes heavy duty

While there have been lots of ice-bucket challenges passed around in the past few weeks, this is the biggest version…

Forest Service plans controlled burn near Sauls Creek Small fires could start this weekend through mid-September

The earliest burning might start this weekend, depending on weather. No more than 250 to 450 acres will be burned…

Federal suit filed against two Ignacio police officers

Alleges use of excessive force and filing a false police report

Area’s first responders had very busy day

In addition to two fatalities, one on Molas Pass on U.S. Highway 550 and one east of Cortez on U.S.…

Local Briefs

D-SNiP and the La Plata County Humane Society are partnering to offer free spay and neuter surgeries for pit bull…

Gorgeous weather

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Guv names new Archuleta County judge

Cassidy Cassidy will take the bench Jan. 13, 2015, upon the retirement of Judge James E. Denvir. Cassidy was one…

Cortez council adopts pot rules

Council members Bob Archibeque and Tom Butler voted against the 18-page measure. A generational divide was evident Tuesday as City…

Chiefs not high on pot legalization

enforcement concerned with medical and retail cannabis

Walmart gives Manna Soup Kitchen grant for backpacks for food

Distribution will be made through the Durango School District 9-R. An over-sized check for $40,000 was presented to Manna by…

Dayplanner Friday

Four Corners Folk Festival, 2 p.m., Reservoir Hill Park, Pagosa Springs, through Sunday, featuring Elephant Revival, Sam Bush Band, The…

Raising a goat no easy chore

La Plata Electric Association board members took a moment to chat with Holli Timmerman, 10, whose 98-pound Boer goat Clark…

9-R leader receives new pay plan

Snowberger’s performance to determine salary, benefits

FLC engineering program accredited

Work started in July on the new geosciences, physics and engineering building at Fort Lewis College by tearing down an…

2 die in area highway accidents

Motorcyclist killed near Silverton; crash kills motorist

Colorful Mesa Verde: Lodge extends season

The extension allows more people to visit the park when it’s quieter and the weather is cooler, the statement said.…

The Blotter

Wednesday 3:44 p.m. Two men were reportedly smoking marijuana on a bench outside of Advanced Eye Care, 1165 South Camino…

All roads lead to Ignacio

Motorcycle rally looks to top last year’s 10,000 attendees

Photo exhibit finishing at Pine River Valley Bank

Local Briefs

The Old Fort Farm Stand will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. today on the west side of the…

City offers free parking for art walk Thursdays

The city of Durango will offer free parking downtown on the first Thursday of each month, from 4 to 6…

Two Durango outdoor retailers make ‘top 100’

Clothing, as well as outdoor gear, can be found at Backcountry Experience, 1205 Main Ave.Durango Herald file photo The trade…

Residents weigh in on water

farmer: Don’t give feds more authority

Dayplanner Thursday

Durango High Noon Rotary Club meeting, noon, DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio, www.durangohighnoonrotary.com. Kiwanis Club of Durango meeting, noon,…