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Monday 7:26 a.m. Someone requested assistance with a bear in a tree near the tennis courts at Needham Elementary School,…

August 22, 2017

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Flames engulf Chevy Blazer Tuesday morning in Durango

Fire caused by vaporizer pen

August 22, 2017

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Loaded firearm not checked at Durango-La Plata County Airport

This is third firearm found at airport this year, TSA says

August 22, 2017

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Law-enforcement agencies to set up sobriety checkpoints

For more information, contact Deputy Jim Coleman at 247-1157.

August 22, 2017

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Durango Natural Medicine to offer thyroid consultations

Utter The thyroid gland, known as the “master gland of metabolism,” controls the ability to make energy. Poor thyroid function…

August 22, 2017

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Allison Grange to hold reunion

A potluck will be served, with drinks, paper and plastic-ware provided. The event is free and open to all. For…

August 22, 2017

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Florida Grange to host free breakfast

For more information, call Amy at 749-9374 or Elizabeth at 403-4592.

August 22, 2017

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Bayfield test results show growth in language arts

Mathematics scores a concern for the district

August 22, 2017

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HomesFund seeks to increase affordable houses in La Plata County

Nonprofit loaning money for pre-construction costs

August 21, 2017

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Power outage over for more than 3,000 people

Lightning likely to blame

August 21, 2017

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The Blotter

Thursday 9:58 a.m. Five homeless people were loitering at Walmart, 1155 South Camino del Rio. 1:06 p.m. A small child…

August 21, 2017

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Durangoans turn their heads up to see solar eclipse

A partial eclipse of the sun is seen from Durango on Monday morning.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald The path of totality passed…

August 21, 2017

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Talk about town: Your favorite Lincoln driver is not moving here

Some Durangoans over the weekend fell for a hoax website that claimed actor Matthew McConaughey is moving to Durango. Though,…

August 21, 2017

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Cowboy gathering seeks parade entries

The day of the event, a chuck-wagon breakfast will be held from 7 to 11 a.m. at the corner of…

August 21, 2017

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Weed spraying planned for city

The city of Durango will begin spraying places in city limits to eliminate weeds.Durango Herald file The city promotes best…

August 21, 2017

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South Dakota man dies after two-vehicle crash on Highway 160

Authorities believe driver experienced a medical condition

August 21, 2017

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Summer’s over for the kids

Durango students return for a new year

August 21, 2017

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Mark Garcia calms small towns after upheaval

Ignacio’s interim town manager has found a niche in temporary government roles

August 21, 2017

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Federal insurance program for kids at risk

Program benefits 74,000 Coloradans

August 20, 2017

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Test results a mixed bag for Durango 9-R

Students do well on PSATs, SATs, performance dips on CMAS

August 20, 2017

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Colorado statewide Labor Day DUI blitz now active

In July, 25 people were killed in crashes that involved an impaired driver, which is the highest number seen in…

August 20, 2017

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Calendar for Aug. 21-25

Prayers for our children, all-day event, Christian Science Reading Room, 1166 East Third Ave. Emergency Telephone Service Association of La…

August 20, 2017

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Cancer Society to hold ‘Relay For Life’ fundraiser

The event will feature food, fireworks and a special recognition of survivors. “Luminate” is this year’s theme, and the local…

August 20, 2017

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Rotary of Durango invites public to learn about club

For more information, call Bruce Rodman at 385-7899.

August 20, 2017