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Purgatory Resort opens Columbine area for night skiing

Lift 7 will run every day until Hesperus Ski Area opens

December 15, 2017

Calendar for Dec. 18-22

du1-i-syn Southern Ute Indian Tribe Chairman and Council Inauguration Ceremony, 10 a.m., Sky Ute Casino Resort, 14324 Highway 172, Ignacio.…

December 15, 2017

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Animas High School named top charter school

Durango Herald file<br><br>On Friday, Animas High School was named one of 10 charter schools to earn a Performance with Distinction…

December 15, 2017

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Public meeting to discuss north county district

The plan provides recommendations, goals, policies and objectives for managing growth in the district. Residents are asked to complete an…

December 15, 2017

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Gravel pit project to be discussed at open house

Public input sought on proposed expansion at Grandview

December 15, 2017

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Beware of overindulging in ‘holiday cheer’ at office parties

Helpful hints for making sure you’re not the talk of the bash

December 15, 2017

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Best bets for the weekend in and around Durango

du1-i-syn Children and parents are invited to take photos with Santa “and his Harley” from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday…

December 15, 2017

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80 applicants expected to seek Fort Lewis College presidency

3 to 5 finalists will visit campus in late March

December 14, 2017

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Photo: Star Wars fans arrive for new film in character

Paul Graves visits with Star Wars characters ahead of the premier of “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” on Thursday night…

December 14, 2017

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Carjacking suspect charged with multiple felonies

Counts include second-degree kidnapping, aggravated robbery

December 14, 2017

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Dolores Town Manager Lana Hancock resigns

Hancock served four years; Ince also quits

December 14, 2017

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Congress considers land for West Fork fire station

Federal land conveyance needed for new station at Fish Creek

December 14, 2017

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The Blotter

du1-i-syn Wednesday 12:39 p.m. An intoxicated male was staggering and almost fell down a riverbank in Schneider Park, 950 Roosa…

December 14, 2017

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Sheriff’s Office extends fingerprinting hours

JERRY McBride/Durango Herald file Fingerprinting is now offered from 9 to 11 a.m. and from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays…

December 14, 2017

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FLC students to graduate Saturday

Hugginsdu1-i-syn The speaker will be Eric Huggins, FLC professor of management and recipient of the 2017-18 Alice Admire Outstanding Teaching…

December 14, 2017

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La Plata County family sues Colorado State Patrol for shooting dog

‘Dozer’ was euthanized three weeks later as a result of injuries

December 14, 2017

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Nonprofit hopes to plant community garden in Cortez

City supports Needful Provision’s grant application

December 14, 2017

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Isolated storm hits Red Mountain Pass with snow

Weather Service predicts system to clear out by afternoon

December 14, 2017

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Mark Redwine makes brief court appearance for status conference

Defense team asks for more time to examine thousands of documents

December 14, 2017

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Memorials scheduled for Aztec High School shooting victims

Portion of services will be open to the public

December 14, 2017

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Durango schools look to enhance emergency drills

Snowberger, law enforcement officials seek more frequent cross-training sessions

December 14, 2017

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Design board OKs new Chamber building slated for north Main Avenue in Durango

Agency moving to Brookside Park on north Main Avenue

December 13, 2017

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La Plata County man suspected of creating explosive devices set for trial

Nickie Carrillo has previous felony conviction

December 13, 2017

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Would-be mine in La Plata Canyon clears another hurdle

New operators take over controversial project formally known as Wildcat Mining

December 13, 2017