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Audit finds film office has been paying incentives to non-eligible projects

About $2M given but economic benefits can’t be verified

June 5, 2017

Bears eating up newspapers, plastic bags

Courtesy of Karyn Gabaldon<br><br>Local artist Karyn Gabaldon said a bear got to her Herald on Saturday morning before she could…

June 5, 2017

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La Plata County man escapes early morning house fire

Blaze destroys rental unit between Durango and Bayfield

June 5, 2017

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Longtime Durango Dharma Center leaders scale back roles

Katherine Barr and Bill Ball have served on the Dharma Council for 17 years

June 5, 2017

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Back Country Horsemen to hold meeting

du1-i-syn A presentation will be given by Dr. Ben Hufnagel about equine vaccines. All are welcome. For more information, call…

June 5, 2017

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Canopy to provide shade at Durango rec center playground

Donors contribute bulk of money needed to pay for structure

June 4, 2017

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Colorado teacher shortage study gets underway

Higher education director says resolution will not come quickly

June 4, 2017

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Fort Lewis College alumni donate more than $500K for scholarships

Donation one of the largest in college’s history

June 4, 2017

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Calendar for June 5-9

Historic Preservation Review Commission regular meeting, 3 p.m., Rock Point conference room, 211 Rock Point Drive, 382-6210, www.co.laplata.co.us. History Movie…

June 4, 2017

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Residents urged not to interact with newborn wildlife

Animals born in spring found alone often mistaken as ‘abandoned’

June 4, 2017

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STITCH to host contemporary quilter

JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file Although two workshops are sold out, spaces are still available for a special dinner and lecture,…

June 4, 2017

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Slash depot to become available in Vallecito

Sam Green/The Journal file Residents of Vallecito and other communities can drop off slash from wildfire mitigation work to be…

June 4, 2017

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Blue Lake Ranch to hold Iris Fest, Bedding-Plant Sale

du1-i-syn Refreshments will be served all day. For more information, call 385-4537.

June 4, 2017

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‘Peeping tomcat’

In this week’s photo, the cat Aira explores an alternative route up to the second floor of Linda Boulder’s home.Courtesy…

June 4, 2017

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Health talk to address gastrointestinal tract

du1-i-syn O’Brien will review the function of the gastrointestinal tract from entry to exit, talk about options for when it…

June 4, 2017

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Vallecito to hold chili cook-off, supper fundraiser

du1-i-syn Eight to 10 entries will be accepted to compete in the chili-cook off. The winner will receive a first-place…

June 4, 2017

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La Plata Quilters Guild to meet Thursday

File photo The program will highlight guild members’ favorite “scrappy” quilt patterns. The meeting is free and open to all.…

June 4, 2017

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Cortez’s Welcome Center manager resigns after pot ad ban

Ban on local marijuana advertising is in limbo

June 4, 2017

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Gun violence-awareness rally focuses on safe practices

Similar gatherings held across country

June 3, 2017

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Photos: Animas River Days boaters compete in high water

Annual event held Saturday

June 3, 2017

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Workers begin taking down building on Camino

Site partially burned down last month

June 3, 2017

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Durango library to offer weekly garden tours

du1-i-syn Participants will meet in the lobby of the library.

June 3, 2017

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The perks and pitfalls of technology in the classroom

A platform to increase efficiency, but a distraction, too

June 3, 2017

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Florida Grange to offer internet-safety class

Associated Press file Parents and concerned adults are welcome to attend. Children are not recommended but can also attend. For…

June 3, 2017