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Community donates in abundance to help fire evacuees, pets

Humane Society stops accepting donations due to high number

June 29, 2017

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Fire cancels Fourth of July event at Fort Lewis College

du1-i-syn The event was scheduled to take place from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday at the McPherson Chapel lawn. For…

June 29, 2017

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House Creek boat ramp at McPhee to extend hours

File photo Visitors should know that the McPhee boat ramp will keep normal hours, but it is often more crowded…

June 29, 2017

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Lightner Creek Fire postpones Ska ‘Love Your Commute’ evening

du1-i-syn The smoke would make the outdoor event difficult to attend, and it is not advised for residents to bike…

June 29, 2017

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Rumors of containment are greatly exaggerated

Firefighters had not achieved any containment of the 2017 Lightner Creek Fire as of 3 p.m. Thursday.Courtesy of Fort Lewis…

June 29, 2017

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Reader photos: Lightner Creek Fire

The fire line of the Lightner Creek Fire is visible on Wednesday evening. The photo was taken from Decker Tract…

June 29, 2017

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Western Leaders Network hosts launch party Thursday

County commissioner Gwen Lachelt forms pro-conservation group

June 29, 2017

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Lightner Creek Fire 20 percent contained as spread stalls

Outlook good for firefighters to get upper hand on blaze

June 29, 2017

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5 things to know today about the Lightner Creek Fire

National Weather Service 1. So far, no new evacuations have been ordered. Some residents are on pre-evacuation notice. Here are…

June 29, 2017

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Firefighters brace for second hot, windy day at Lightner Creek Fire

State team to take command; air support to continue

June 28, 2017

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140 homes evacuated, apartment dwellers on pre-evac status

Firefighters battling wildland fire near County Road 207

June 28, 2017

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Durango preschool to undergo radon mitigation

Work scheduled to begin in August for Roberta Shirley Center

June 28, 2017

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Victims identified in U.S. Highway 160 crash east of Bayfield

Bayfield man dies; Durango man suffers serious injuries

June 28, 2017

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Electronic wildlife detection system fizzles out east of Durango

Zones don’t work; maintenance too high to be useful

June 28, 2017

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Possible sites for homeless discussed by council

Each has obstacles to overcome if campground is created

June 27, 2017

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Body found in Colorado’s Great Sand Dunes park

The National Park Service says the body was found Sunday by two hikers and recovered by authorities on Monday. The…

June 27, 2017

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Ebike trial approved by Durango City Council

Animas River Trail Safety improvements planned for summer

June 27, 2017

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Photo: Stairway to the rim

Stairway to the rim

June 27, 2017

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La Plata County takes no stand on lawsuit on oil and gas agency

Effort aims to emphasize health and environment over energy interests

June 27, 2017

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La Plata County, BLM enact fire restrictions

Officials ask campers to be careful this weekend

June 27, 2017

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Mesa Verde tightens fire restrictions

The July 2002 Long Mesa Fire burns in Mesa Verde National Park.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file Open fires are prohibited for…

June 27, 2017

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Choral Society to meet Thursday

Linda Mack Berven conducts a rehearsal at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church.STEVE LEWIS/Durango Herald Attendees will learn about the society and…

June 27, 2017

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Cedar Moon Literary Journal to sponsor summer concerts in Ignacio

du1-i-syn Musicians Karl and Mary Lynn Herr and Chris Vandeleur will perform. A $5 admission fee will be collected at…

June 27, 2017

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Apache artist to tell stories at Fort Lewis College

du1-i-syn The event is free and open to all. For more information, call 247-7135.

June 27, 2017