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Single-lane traffic on Highway 550

Lane closures at the intersection of 550/160 caused some delay for motorists Wednesday morning.JOSH STEPHENSON/Durango Herald The concrete dries in…

July 9, 2014

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National Weather Service issues flash flood watch

Rain has been reported in Vallecito and Ignacio, but none had fallen in Bayfield as of 4 p.m. Tuesday. The…

July 8, 2014

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Local Briefs

Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive, will show “Iron Man 3” on its outdoor screen at dusk on Saturday.…

July 8, 2014

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Power outage in Cascade Creek area

LPEA crews were walking the mountainous, wooded area to find the cause of the remaining outages. The overall cause of…

July 8, 2014

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Funding available for new health centers

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services could award $100 million in grants for new centers in Colorado and…

July 8, 2014

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Welcoming our visitors for 2 years

Durangoans attend the grand opening for the Durango Welcome Center during summer 2012. The center helped 102,000 visitors during its…

July 8, 2014

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Fire chiefs hold off on burn bans

Precipitation late last year has helped

July 8, 2014

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Local baby has heart transplant

hopes to raise $30K

July 8, 2014

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DHS theater students shine

Emma Buchanan performing her musical solo at the Lied Theatre in front of educators, Broadway Professionals, theatre students, and college…

July 8, 2014

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Free CPR group training

AP File photo It would be convenient to have no more than 20 people in a group, said Barbara Lawson…

July 8, 2014

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Is Durango the ‘best adventure town’ in Colorado? A magazine is asking

A cataraft punches through Corner Pocket Rapid on the Animas River at Whitewater Park. With so many outdoor sports available,…

July 8, 2014

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An inch for every foot

Durango man replicates Silverton train depot

July 7, 2014

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Human-made monsoon

While many implored the heavens for more rain Tuesday afternoon, 10-year-old Marisa Smith, daughter of Tim and Debbie Smith, took…

July 7, 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. Durango…

July 7, 2014

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Sportsmen’s bill hits rough waters

Environmental, gun-control issues chill Udall measure

July 7, 2014

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Council reconsiders vacation rentals, pot

Brant opts not to vote

July 7, 2014

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The Blotter

Tuesday 12:12 a.m. Someone reported an intoxicated woman throwing up against a car in the parking lot of the 8th…

July 7, 2014

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Durango Roller Girls inducted into association

Last week, the all-women team was officially inducted as a full member into the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association, an association of…

July 7, 2014

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Intersection receives makeover

working to improve area the subject of 30 collisions in 10 years

July 7, 2014

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The Blotter

Monday 1:24 a.m. Two porter potties were reported to be on fire near the BMX track, 460 South Camino del…

July 7, 2014

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Pickleball tournament coming to Durango

day to register is Friday

July 7, 2014

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Durango lad wins national pentathlon

Seamus Millett,15, of Durango, center, was awarded the gold medal at USA Modern Pentathlon Youth National Championships held Saturday at…

July 7, 2014

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Climate change is here to stay

Adaptation should be our focus, says speaker

July 7, 2014

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Friends, family remember pilots who died in crash

P-51 fighter brought smiles to both men

July 6, 2014