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Ska Brewing to host dog photography fundraiser Saturday

Ska Brewing will host a dog photography fundraiser from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday.Courtesy of Cortez Journal Alex Jones of…

June 15, 2017

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Durango Nature Center offers bird walk for dads

A mountain blue bird sits in the top a tree. The blue bird was spotted last year during the Thomas…

June 15, 2017

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La Plata County offers cost-sharing program to fight weeds

Oxeye daisy flower on near Cascade Creek north of Durango Mountain Resort.Durango Herald file The program will cover up to…

June 15, 2017

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Men Who Grill raises $20,000 for Women’s Resource Center

John Loftis of La Plata Family Medicine turns some tender mesquite grilled tenderloin beef at Saturday’s Men Who Grill event.…

June 15, 2017

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Zia plans new building on north Main Avenue

Building would fill vacant lot, offer more parking, seating

June 15, 2017

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La Plata County rental rates may require two jobs

Housing gap in county is 17th highest in Colorado

June 15, 2017

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Navajo State Park offers boat-safety, ecosystem activities

Navajo State Park will offer free programs this weekend to park goers.Durango Herald file At 11 a.m. Saturday, park-goers can…

June 15, 2017

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Ska Brewing is ninth largest craft brewery in Mountain West

Brewers Association ranks craft brewers by region

June 15, 2017

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LPEA warns members of continued phone scams

Callers threaten residents and businesses with disconnect

June 14, 2017

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State Board of Education announces move away from PARCC testing

Move allows control of test content and quicker turn around

June 14, 2017

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Bear plucks chicken from garden on West Third Avenue

Resident suspects bear that killed six chickens in May

June 14, 2017

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Former Durango Family Medicine patients warned of security breach

Hard drive containing private health information goes missing

June 14, 2017

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Beekeepers’ ‘Buzz Club’ to meet Friday

A bee is covered in sunflower pollen in a field north of Dove Creek.Journal file Honey-producer, beekeeper and former Colorado…

June 14, 2017

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Durango native, restaurateur dies in townhome fire

Man escapes fire, returns because of children

June 14, 2017

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Durango officials will consider campground for homeless

Lot near Greenmount Cemetery being eyed as designated area

June 14, 2017

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Family, friends identify victim of early morning townhome fire

2 people flown to Denver-area hospital; 1 child at Mercy

June 14, 2017

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Parking, traffic factors into rebuilding Fire Station No. 2 in Durango

Three options discussed at open house

June 13, 2017

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Durango added to Colo. cities united against climate change

du1-i-syn The summit was created to start the formation of the Compact for Colorado Communities, a network of communities committed…

June 13, 2017

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Apple tree sale, fundraiser to be held in McElmo Canyon

du1-i-syn Those who attend will be able to choose from more than 50 rare apple varieties, hand-grafted by MORP. Proceeds…

June 13, 2017

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Native American artifacts worth thousands stolen from Durango storage

Durango man offering $1,000 reward for info leading to arrest

June 13, 2017

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First ‘Juneteenth’ event to be held at recreation center

du1-i-syn Live music, dancing, history, art and food will be featured. All are welcome to attend, and donations are encouraged.…

June 13, 2017

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Teacher shortage town halls kick off Wednesday in Ridgway

Cost of living and salaries likely big topics of discussion

June 13, 2017

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Legislature eyes tech advancements to assist Colorado’s growing elderly population

Could provide improved home access to health care assessments

June 13, 2017

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More than 5,000 drivers cited from Click It or Ticket campaign

Citations decreased by 487 from last year’s May enforcement

June 13, 2017