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Seizure of 115 animals has cost Humane Society tens of thousands of dollars

La Plata County resident relinquishes possession of animals

December 4, 2017

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Durango family business hit hard by Hurricane Irma

Charter business in St. John nearly destroyed by storm in September

December 4, 2017

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Fireplace ashes spark small brush fire northeast of Durango

Flames burned close to Florida Road near Edgemont Ranch subdivision

December 4, 2017

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Cortez man convicted on two of four drug charges; seven dismissed

Jury acquits suspect of distribution charges

December 4, 2017

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Pickleball helps Durango woman beat back depression

Cathy Sykes describes herself as a billboard for the sport

December 4, 2017

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Fort Lewis College will fill enrollment position with an interim hire

A key position at Fort Lewis College is open after Carol Smith, the current vice president for enrollment management, has…

December 3, 2017

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FLC adds education master’s program

Degree would aid teachers serve minority students

December 3, 2017

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Students to host dinner, exhibition around homelessness

Event to feature art, film and speakers

December 3, 2017

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Volunteers sought for Three Springs trail work

Volunteers should meet at the Trails 2000 work truck in the Three Springs subdivision. The truck is located off Three…

December 3, 2017

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Ignacio library to host musical evening

The event will include “Songs for the Holidays” by the Hideaway Ukulele Society; music by David Quiroz, Grant Andrews and…

December 3, 2017

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Caption This!: ‘I’ve got ‘Cat Scratch Fever!’’

Courtesy of Danny Cadoff Durango Herald Facebook reader Jim Crook submitted this week’s winning Caption This! headline: “I’ve got ‘Cat…

December 3, 2017

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High speed car chase ends Saturday south of Hesperus

Driver reaches speeds of 95 miles per hour

December 3, 2017

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Child Health Plan Plus funding may expire; state advises looking at alternatives

950 people in La Plata County use program

December 3, 2017

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Boutique Air moves toward two-engine planes in Cortez

New planes can fit more passengers, luggage

December 2, 2017

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Gubernatorial candidate Doug Robinson visits Durango

'I feel like the quality of life in Colorado is slowly declining every year'

December 2, 2017

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Secretary of state talks primary elections in Durango

Williams: Colorado has highest percentage of registered voters in America

December 2, 2017

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Calendar for Dec. 4-8

du1-i-syn Mayor’s Youth Advisory Commission, 7 a.m., City Hall, 949 East Second Ave., 375-5000, www.durangogov.org. Nursing program information session, 2…

December 2, 2017

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Sexual Assault Services Organization’s advocacy work is vital to helping victims – and the community – heal

In La Plata County, Sexual Assault Services Organization is the foremost organization working to provide vital prevention training and education…

December 2, 2017

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From the editor: Sexual assault column series will strive to spark community conversations

Column series will strive to spark community conversations

December 2, 2017

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Photos: Christmas carols ring out on Noel Night

Members of Applause, the children’s theater group at the Durango Arts Center, sing Christmas carols during Noel Night on Friday…

December 1, 2017

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Professor Andrew Gulliford seeks to recover legal costs from Fort Lewis College

Cleared of plagiarism charge, he says sloppy adjudication of case harms school

December 1, 2017

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Nine-time felon sentenced to 24 years in prison

Man maintained innocence throughout legal proceedings

December 1, 2017

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The Blotter

du1-i-syn Friday 2:13 a.m. Several men broke into a hot tub in the 1000 block of Main Avenue. Thursday 9:59…

December 1, 2017

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Hey parents, share your kids’ Santa letters for publication in The Durango Herald

Children should send or drop off letters by Dec. 15

December 1, 2017