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Ignacio student’s robotic hand up for national award

Marissa Jordan plans to use robot to make a glove for the disabled

The Blotter

Sunday 2:54 a.m. Someone reported a weird smell in the 700 block of East Seventh Avenue. 10:28 p.m. Two men…

Photo: Front-row seats to the bear show

Man who fell rescued from La Plata Mountains

Helicopter used to identify man’s exact location

Durango firefighter responds to emergencies across the world

At a moment’s notice, Breaux Burns is ready to serve

Two will be honored for dedication to Durango Public Library

They will be celebrated at two events

Baha’is to observe Day of Peace

Tony Goggans of Florence, Colorado, will speak about the inevitability of world peace and its prime requisite: the recognition of…

Talk about town: Post office ramps up stamp sale for breast cancer research

The Breast Cancer Research Stamp was first issued in 1998. Since it was first issued in 1998, the semi-postal Breast…

Free class about Medicare to be held Wednesday

The class is open to those turning 65, children of seniors and interested community members. To register, call Janice at…

Missionary says Operation Christmas Child changed her life

Yuri Lopez speaks at Methodist church

Caption This!: ‘Hey! You forgot your mask!’

Courtesy of Critter Golden The second-place caption was, “I’m all white – no need to worry about me,” from reader…

County commissioners to hold open office hours

Commissioner Lachelt will be available from noon to 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18, at the Smiley Cafe, 1309 East Third…

Geological Society to meet Thursday

Tim Rynott, owner and operator of Ridge Resources will present “Global Natural Gas Markets: Rapid Expansion and Implications to the…

2018 Snowdown poster to be unveiled Wednesday

The kickoff event will feature a meet-and-greet with the poster artist, appetizers, volunteer sign-up opportunities, commemorative Snowdown items and a…

Trails 2000’s Happy Trails Festival draws young racers

Trails 2000 raised money for injured rock climber

Durango to clean sewer mainlines

Crews will clean from 13th Street to the wastewater treatment center at Santa Rita Park. Work is expected to last…

Durango-area gardeners, farmers share food for Produce Bounty Project

Donations for low-income families accepted Sunday

Animas River Wetlands to discuss project Tuesday

Patti and Ed Zink will discuss the project, which will allow developers, highway departments and others who receive permits that…

Photos: Good hare day

Good hare day

Calendar for Sept. 18-22

Back-to-School Inspiration, all-day event, Christian Science Reading Room, 1166 East Third Ave. Mayor’s Youth Advisory Commission, 7-8 a.m., City Hall,…

Give Us Dirty Work offers the homeless employment

Durango Christian Church creates outreach program

San Juan Basin Public Health gives septic tank advice

Septic maintenance helps people stay healthy, avoid costly repairs, maintain property values and protect local water sources.Think at the sink:…

Federal court blocks Wolf Creek land exchange, again

Federal judge denies developer a reconsideration

Photo: Celebrating Hispanic heritage on the mesa

Local band Los Mitotitos performs Friday at the 13th annual Fiesta on the Mesa at the Student Union Plaza at…