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du1-i-syn Monday 4:37 p.m. Someone was on a sidewalk lighting things on fire near East Sixth Avenue and College Drive.…

November 28, 2017

Photo: Doubling up on Red Kettle duty

Sebastian Hartley and his son, Gage, 5, wear matching pajamas Tuesday at south City Market in Durango while ringing the…

November 28, 2017

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American Airlines to resume summer flights between Durango and Los Angeles

Boardings increased by about 9 percent last summer

November 28, 2017

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Police say man taken by gunpoint at Fort Lewis College

Students notified of incident, warned to be cautious

November 28, 2017

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La Plata County Fairgrounds fees see increase for first time in 11 years

Rate hike reflects charges in similar counties, officials say

November 28, 2017

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Ignacio to host ‘Taste of Christmas’

The annual “Taste of Christmas” celebration will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Education, Literacy, Health…

November 28, 2017

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Pine River Library receives grant

Pine River Library recently received a $4,500 grant from the Colorado State Library through the State Grants to Libraries Act.Pine…

November 28, 2017

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Wildlife areas to close for the winter starting Friday

CPW issues seasonal closures for protection purposes

November 28, 2017

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FLC lecture to discuss Inca Empire

Gary Rottman will present “In the Footsteps of the Inca” at 7 p.m. Thursday in Room 130 of Noble Hall…

November 28, 2017

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House sitter involved in Cortez ID theft cases dies

Cause of death under investigation

November 28, 2017

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Kiwanis to hear about Durango radiation

du1-i-syn Jon Harvey will speak about mapping radiation in the Durango area. He attached Geiger counters to dogs at the…

November 28, 2017

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Mancos grange to host cottage food seminar

Participants will learn about cottage food bill updates, commercial kitchen space, budgets and product prices, insurance and short-term storage. A…

November 28, 2017

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Animas Museum to hold weekend Christmas bazaar

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald Vendors will offer hand-crafted art and craft items, with refreshments provided by the fire. For more information,…

November 28, 2017

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A new way to track our mental health indicators

Data dashboard looks at suicides, depression and binge drinking

November 28, 2017

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Sen. Michael Bennet to discuss Republican tax plan via Facebook

Bennetdu1-i-syn All Colorado residents are encouraged to participate. To participate at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday or submit questions before the meeting…

November 27, 2017

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Mancos prepares for an ‘old-fashioned Christmas’

Multiple events organized by Creative District

November 27, 2017

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Target shooting caused 60-acre fire near Electra Lake

Durango man unaware ammunition was incendiary

November 27, 2017

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Allen West to speak at La Plata County Republicans’ dinner

Westdu1-i-syn Four-hundred tickets are available for the speech and dinner, and only a few remain, said Colton Black, vice chairman…

November 27, 2017

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Cortez Recreation Center’s community garden set to expand

Volunteers plan to add 10 plots by spring

November 27, 2017

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Photo: Protesters denounce Republican tax plan

About 50 people gathered Monday in Durango outside Sen. Cory Gardnerâ€™s office to protest the Republican tax bill. Darren White,…

November 27, 2017

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Advocacy group for electric cars forms in Durango

Group says it will push for more charging stations

November 27, 2017

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SUCAP moves into new temporary home

Southern Ute Cultural Center donating space for three classrooms

November 27, 2017

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Rotary Club to hear about water district

du1-i-syn Ed Tolan, La Plata-Archuleta County Water District manager, will speak. The water district provides potable water for public use…

November 27, 2017

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Advocate wins state award for work to help people with disabilities

Jason Ragsdell makes accessibility a priority for rural population

November 27, 2017