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A busy week

Eric Thompson with MillerCoors delivers cases of beer to Wagon Wheel Liquors on Monday in preparation for a busy week.…

December 29, 2013

Lapping up the sunshine

Rita, an 11-year-old dog, soaks up the rays while her owner equally enjoys the sunshine. With forecasts showing mostly sun…

December 28, 2013

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Where is Old Man Winter?

Forecast: Keep the heavy coat in the closet for now

December 28, 2013

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Best of the Blotter

The daily police reports in The Durango Herald hold a mirror to our community and show us what we do…

December 28, 2013

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Moving rocks at Smelter Rapid

Construction continues on the whitewater park at Smelter Rapid. Workers with Colorado Riverworks have diverted the flow to the east…

December 28, 2013

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Fat chances

Massive tires create massive smiles

December 28, 2013

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GOP on warpath to ‘buck’ Udall

Weld’s DA is favorite to face incumbent

December 28, 2013

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Putting on a poker race

Taking their first turn on the track Saturday morning are, from left, Ruth Holcomb, Stella James, Ethan Craig, Mason James…

December 28, 2013

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Military Brief

Meyerdu1-i-syn Chief Master Sergeant William C. Meyer will retire from the United States Air Force after serving more than 30…

December 28, 2013

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Thinking outside the (mail)box

guns to piano keys, residents add flair to the ordinary

December 27, 2013

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Endangered Species Act turns 40

Several creatures in S.W. Colo. make the list

December 27, 2013

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Thanks for the memories

Alex Trlica unloads this yearâ€™s Christmas tree Friday at Santa Rita Park with the help of his father, Gerald Trlica…

December 27, 2013

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12-year-old girl hits tree at Purgatory

Helicopter responds; condition not known

December 27, 2013

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Pot stores to make history on Jan. 1

to allow retail sales; 3 shops to open in Telluride

December 27, 2013

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Once a Democrat, Durango candidate looks to GOP

McMillan aims to appeal to libertarian wing of party

December 26, 2013

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Post-Christmas high

Kayton Adams, 3, of Show Low, Ariz., got to try out one of his Christmas toys with his dad, Nathan…

December 25, 2013

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The Blotter

Wednesday 2:24 a.m. A dog was stuck inside a cement canal at the fish hatchery, 151 E. 16th St. 3:48…

December 25, 2013

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Hard work = hard body

women, strength training doesn’t always equate to bodybuilding

December 25, 2013

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Dayplanner Friday

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.…

December 25, 2013

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Christmas Day cleaning crew

Guy Gervais spent a little time on Christmas morning gathering luminarias on East Third Avenue between 10th and 11th streets…

December 25, 2013

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Town quiet for holiday

early start, Manna feeds almost 300 for Christmas

December 25, 2013

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Dayplanner Thursday

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

December 25, 2013

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Whither the snowboarders?

technology contributing to loss of shredders, more skiers

December 25, 2013

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Law puts younger teens on voter rolls

16-year-olds can’t actually vote until 18

December 25, 2013