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Habitat for Humanity to hold orientation meeting

du1-i-syn Those interested in the affordable home-ownership program are encouraged to attend and learn about the organization’s newest remodel. The…

Photos: Bike rodeo offers students cycling tips

Dove Creek farmer awarded $26,500 in damages from elk

CPW says elk herd caused 100 percent loss of crops

Durango Tourism Office expects a bright summer

Locals urged to accept tourists

Mercy to host labyrinth peace walk

du1-i-syn Walkers are invited to take a “peace stone” and leave it at the center of the labyrinth to symbolize…

Petition calls for speed limit for boats on Lake Nighthorse

Quiet Lake Nighthorse Coalition seeks to ensure peaceful recreation

Keys to Success prepares teens for high school, life

Durango students learn social, emotional skills

Option to pay out settlement funds leads in Ute election

Members would receive payments of thousands of dollars

La Plata Quilters to meet Thursday

du1-i-syn A social time with snacks will begin at 5:30 p.m., and the meeting will start at 6 p.m. The…

Four Corners Back Country Horsemen to meet in Ignacio

du1-i-syn Participants will receive a guided tour of the museum and hear about living with bears and mountain lions. Nonmembers…

Colorado bill to increase price of hunting, fishing licenses dies in committee

Opponents cite concerns over late introduction of bill

Errors found in review of La Plata County Treasurer’s Office

No wrongdoing discovered

Photo: Bees swarm county courthouse tree

Beekeeper Jason McMillen gently vacuums and secures a bee swarm in front of the La Plata County Courthouse on Thursday…

Roadwork north of Cortez to last through November

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald<br><br>12-20-16-Durango-du1-i-syn The section of road will be resurfaced, striped and signed. Work is estimated to be completed by…

Bikers give Lewis-Arriola student a ride home

Group steps into dispute after claims of bullying

Divorce, custody seminar to be held at Durango Public Library

du1-i-syn For more information, call 247-0266.

La Plata County arm-wrestling champ announces his run for sheriff’s seat

Charles Hamby, a Republican, announces bid for sheriff

Colorado Parks and Wildlife could seek new funding avenues

Could lead to special sales taxes or new fees

Colorado governor wants map of gas lines after fatal blast

State regulators say they don’t have records on locations

Southern Ute tribal members to vote on settlement funds

Tens of millions at stake in referendum

Heli-ski terrain expansion near Silverton approved

BLM approves land exchange despite public opposition

Edmundo Cuahutle-Solis of La Plata County gets six years for attempted sex assault on child

Mexican national likely to face deportation after prison term

Ignacio Community Library to offer legal clinics for people without attorneys

du1-i-syn Volunteer attorneys will connect with participants electronically to help them with questions, legal forms and the legal process in…

Durango boy, 14, who was found dead in home is identified

Boy was Escalante Middle School student