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Durangoans to have taboo conversation

Cafe focuses on end of life

October 19, 2013

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Gun accident wounds investigator

Redwine search, weapon discharges after falling to ground

October 18, 2013

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Searching for clues

SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald -Vallecito, CO- 10/18/2013 – La Plata County Sheriff investigators and a K-9 team work along Middle Mountain…

October 18, 2013

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Udall: Water conservation could benefit businesses

Although discussions about the Colorado River Basin are traditionally dominated by water utility mangers, anglers and rafting company owners, a…

October 18, 2013

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Harvest time for kokanee

ritual at Vallecito aims to build fish stock in reservoirs, stream

October 18, 2013

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Parade prep for FLC

Patrick Fredricks, left, a staff member with the Leadership Center at Fort Lewis College, and Alina Peisley, a sophomore elementary…

October 18, 2013

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County conducts pot survey

forum to be held Wednesday at courthouse

October 18, 2013

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Marijuana, alcohol revenue would square up

will pay higher rate but what state makes likely equal

October 18, 2013

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Plastic bag monster rallies support for fee

Charlie Shew, aka “bag man,” catches the curiosity of Needham Elementary School student Cassidy Novak, 8. Shew tried to talk…

October 18, 2013

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Hunter rescued from upper Hermosa Creek

La Plata County Search and Rescue learned of the man’s situation about 8 a.m. Thursday. He was in the upper…

October 17, 2013

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Highway 550 named to ‘most dangerous’ list

residents contend the reputation is overblown

October 17, 2013

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Building a bridge to somewhere

State’s $4.3 million grant would extend existing road

October 16, 2013

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Lots of agreement at 9-R forum

9 of 10 candidates debate school issues

October 16, 2013

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Tourists, federal employees rejoice

Verde, U.S. agencies reopen as shutdown ends

October 16, 2013

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Picking the perfect pumpkin

A yearly tradition for local families

October 16, 2013

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Bark & Wine making noise again for humane society

It’s the society’s biggest fundraiser of the year and features food and, of course, wine and beer. The humane society…

October 16, 2013

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Flipping out

Seven-year-old Kaitlin McCullough performs round-offs after being picked up Thursday from Riverview Elementary School by her mother, Kellie McCullough. Sam…

October 16, 2013

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Wolf Creek to open this weekend

Two lifts will open Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the area announced in a news release…

October 16, 2013

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Home sales strong in Durango area in third quarter

In-town homes have highest price climb

October 16, 2013

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8 Bayfield school candidates debate at forum

board hopefuls air diverse views

October 15, 2013

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Ballantine Communications enacts executive changes

CEO Doug Bennett named industry veteran Bob Ganley as BCI’s new vice president for finance and operations. “As we continue…

October 15, 2013

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Vandals destroy Durango water dock

raid results in little cash

October 15, 2013

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Low-tax claim depends on how you look at it

Campaign: Amendment 66, an income tax increase for public schools. Claim: “When state and local taxes are combined, Colorado ranks…

October 15, 2013

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Bags steal show at forum

Emil Wanatka, president of the board of the Durango Fire Protection District, took up the perplexing issue of providing a…

October 15, 2013