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Power restored to most LPEA customers

Twenty-four members were without power for about four hours

July 22, 2017

East Lawn Avenue to be repaved

The expected completion date is subject to weather. Drivers should follow detour and no-parking signs, and avoid the project area…

July 22, 2017

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Fairgrounds site of pancake breakfast

Pancakes, sausage links, juice and coffee will be offered. Cost is $7 for adults and $5 for kids. Proceeds will…

July 22, 2017

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Return of the native Colorado River cutthroat trout

When complete, Hermosa Creek project will restore 23-plus miles of habitat

July 22, 2017

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Suspect in car chase contaminates, shuts down Montezuma jail

Biohazard team assists cleanup after deputies suffer chemical reactions

July 21, 2017

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Details emerge in Lightner Creek shooting death

Victim reportedly lunged at suspect before being killed

July 21, 2017

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Q&A: Who can request voter information and what does it contain

Anyone can ask, but limits exist on what’s provided

July 21, 2017

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Ready for some good ol’ Western cuisine?

Theresa Montoya covers freshly prepared potato salad during the annual La Plata-Archuleta Cattlemen’s Association’s Chuck Wagon Cook-off in 2016. The…

July 21, 2017

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Crash hurts three; injured driverâ€™s phone is stolen

Durango Police Department officers investigate a crash Friday afternoon at the intersection of Camino del Rio and Ninth Street that…

July 21, 2017

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Tell us: Are you traveling to see the total solar eclipse?

If you are, we may use it in an upcoming story

July 21, 2017

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Durango certified as sustainable city

Durango Herald file Durango is the third community in Colorado and 61st nationwide to be identified by STAR Communities, a…

July 21, 2017

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Rodeo event to be held at La Plata County Fairgrounds

The rodeo will be held from 10 to 11 a.m., with other events from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A…

July 21, 2017

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FLC Board of Trustees to discuss investments

For more information, call Peggy Sharp, deputy secretary to the Board of Trustees, at 247-7437 or email [email protected].

July 21, 2017

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Volunteers sought for Telluride Jazz Fest

Anyone interested can sign up at www.telluridejazz.org/volunteer.

July 21, 2017

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Flash flood watch in effect for third day consecutive day

Conditions expected to dry up for this weekend, National Weather Service says

July 21, 2017

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Injured Animas River tuber dies Thursday

Albuquerque man critically injured in July 16 incident

July 21, 2017

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Two victims in Hwy. 160 head-on crash identified

Authorities say family of four was from Washington

July 21, 2017

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Juvenile detention center celebrates building renovation

Robert E. DeNier Youth Services Center closed for 3 months to fix water damage

July 21, 2017

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Old Fort a test site for young farmers

Second year of training program offers classes, on-the-job education in all aspects of agriculture

July 20, 2017

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Lawmakers eyeing ways to bring school funding into the 21st century

Finance committee will evaluate current funding formula and propose changes over next two years

July 20, 2017

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Durango mother who caused fatal crash sentenced to six months in jail

None of the five children in car had seatbelts on, authorities said

July 20, 2017

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Lightning strike causes fire near Ute Mountain

Fire covered eight acres Thursday afternoon

July 20, 2017

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Two killed in head-on crash on U.S. Highway 160

Two cars collide in the Cherry Creek area

July 20, 2017

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Parking area limited at Santa Rita Park

du1-i-syn Parking will be closed to the public during the day Monday through Friday and open in the evening and…

July 20, 2017