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Colorado governor, policy experts applaud defeat of health care repeal

‘Skinny repeal’ would have had dire implications, officials say

July 28, 2017

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ACLU discovers Durango law in violation of Colorado Constitution

City to allow jury trials in municipal court for minor offenses

July 28, 2017

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Cooking up something good for Fiesta Days

Rodney Carriker, holding the reins, and Bill Vicary of Canyon Trails Ranch of Cortez drive a chuck wagon Friday down…

July 28, 2017

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Durango Parks and Recreation Triathlon opens registration

Registration is open for the 14th annual Durango Parks and Recreation Triathlon, which will be held at 8 a.m. Aug.…

July 28, 2017

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In fight to ward off bears, man builds ‘unwelcome mats’

With human-bruin conflicts rising, a new tactic to deter home break-ins

July 28, 2017

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State parks to offer free access on Colorado Day

Mancos State Parkdu1-i-syn Colorado Day was created by the Legislature to celebrate Coloradoâ€™s statehood, which was granted in 1876 by…

July 28, 2017

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Rotary Club to hear about Uzbekistan

du1-i-syn Nigora Usmanova, a young woman from Uzbekistan, will speak about her native country. Usmanova will visit Durango before she…

July 27, 2017

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Free state park entrance for military and veterans

Entrance to Mancos State Park is free for veterans and active-duty military members in August.The Journal “We are very appreciative…

July 27, 2017

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Fiesta Days to celebrate Western culture, heritage

Weekend to feature rodeos, parade

July 27, 2017

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Dos Mosca fly-fishing contest to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters

Fly-fishing guide Derek Ems with fresh catch at Cascade Creek.du1-i-syn Proceeds from the silent auction will benefit Big Brothers Big…

July 27, 2017

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Family reunited with lost dog nearly two weeks after car crash

Labrador ran off July 14 after car rolled over

July 27, 2017

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Montezuma County seeks permits for landfill changes

Redesign intended to extend landfill’s life

July 27, 2017

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Photos: Stocking Colorado cutthroat trout

Alex Kolter, 15, was one of about 50 volunteers who showed up Thursday to help Colorado Parks and Wildlife and…

July 27, 2017

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It’s time for San Ignacio Fiesta

117th annual event is Saturday and Sunday

July 27, 2017

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Dolores celebrates Escalante Days and Nights

Western theme and outdoor education offer many events

July 27, 2017

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Tour de Farms offers two routes Aug. 19

Tour de Farms will be held Aug. 19.Durango Herald file Participants will visit farms, backyard gardens, community gardens, grow domes,…

July 27, 2017

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Hiker rescued near summit of Mount Eolus

Man believed to have dislocated shoulder

July 27, 2017

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Three nominees named for vacant judgeship in La Plata County

Governor has until Aug. 11 to name new judge

July 27, 2017

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City eyes two Animas River Trail improvements

Asphalt near downtown may be replaced; work on northern extension may begin

July 27, 2017

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Mountain Middle School adds new grades

Fourth and fifth grade students to start in the fall

July 26, 2017

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Durango, state LGBT advocacy groups and lawmakers respond to Trump’s tweets

Call barring transgender Americans from military counter productive and ‘anti-American’

July 26, 2017

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Photo: Crop circles in La Plata County?

Crop patterns east of Durango along Colorado Highway 172 were likely caused by gusty winds, not little green men. Forecasters…

July 26, 2017

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Fiesta Days are here again

82nd annual event celebrates Western heritage

July 26, 2017

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Former defense lawyer: Mark Redwine prosecution will be ‘difficult’

Circumstantial evidence will invite expert witnesses and suppression hearings

July 25, 2017