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Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Ave., is offering Kindle Paperwhites for checkout. These pre-loaded devices allow patrons to read the…

August 12, 2014

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Riches in the La Platas?

gem stones reportedly discovered in canyon west of Durango

August 12, 2014

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City reworks codes about ethics, conduct

Residents to serve as board

August 12, 2014

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A Puppy Play Party and Dog Happy Hour will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the play…

August 12, 2014

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Out for a spin

Roller skaters do laps Tuesday afternoon at Chapman Hill. The rink is open for public skating from 10 a.m. to…

August 12, 2014

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‘Reefer Madness’ or wise guidance to Colo. teens?

Committee discusses dollars spent on marijuana education

August 12, 2014

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New state BLM chief visits Durango

Balancing multiple uses a top priority

August 12, 2014

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Dayplanner Wednesday

Outdoor Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Outdoor Amphitheater, Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave., $5, 259-0385. Bird…

August 12, 2014

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The Blotter

Tuesday 5:42 a.m. A man was heard screaming for help outside in the 3600 block of West Second Avenue. Monday…

August 12, 2014

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‘Bounty Hunters’ in Durango

Cindy Dahlberg, general manager at Hassle Free Sports on Main Avenue, confirmed that bounty hunters on the popular television show…

August 12, 2014

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Airport to offer ‘behind-the-scenes’ tours

The tour will give a “behind-the-scenes look, at where your bags go” that features the airport’s increasingly decrepit infrastructure and…

August 12, 2014

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Bear smashes car window for some trail mix

The window may have been left down a few inches, enabling the bear to break the window and get in,…

August 12, 2014

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Give the city your thoughts – from your own couch

At the beginning of August, the city launched a virtual city hall, where residents can comment on the issue of…

August 11, 2014

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2 thorny ordinances get final approval

tweaks marijuana, vacation rental rules

August 11, 2014

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Health reform sickens Gardner

fires back after TV ad airs

August 11, 2014

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New faces abound for 9-R schools

administrators fill top spots in district

August 11, 2014

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Dynamite find leads to warning

Plata County Sheriff’s Office says don’t touch

August 11, 2014

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County’s pot rules to take effect this week

La Plata County’s regulations regarding legal marijuana businesses will go into effect Friday.JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file photo La Plata County’s…

August 11, 2014

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Ignacio man sentenced in beating death

Richard Silva receives 23 years in prison

August 11, 2014

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The city of Durango has partnered with Peak Democracy to launch Virtual City Hall, an online platform designed to engage…

August 10, 2014

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Unbalanced perception

Abortion accounts for less than 10 percent of Planned Parenthood’s services, but the attention it receives outweighs the others

August 10, 2014

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Dayplanner Tuesday

Tuesdays Traveling Yard/Gardening Support, 10 a.m., April-October, rotating locations, [email protected]. DeColores Civitan Club meeting, noon, call Lon Erwin at 247-1019…

August 10, 2014

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Not quite an endless summer

After an afternoon of horseback riding, Mykah, front, Nykole and Rylee Meshew of Bayfield enjoy frozen yogurt in downtown Durango…

August 10, 2014

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The Blotter

Sunday 2:49 p.m. A woman attempted to shoplift from north City Market, 3130 Main Ave. 11:58 p.m. A man was…

August 10, 2014