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County mulls replacing blueprints with digital docs for land-use permits

revenues sink, planners brainstorm cost-saving ideas

March 8, 2017

Photo: Fine weather for working

Sean Spainhower with the Rochester Hotel on East Second Avenue prepares the surface of the hotelâ€™s balcony for painting. The…

March 8, 2017

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Lawmakers promote gender diversity on corporate boards

Littleton Republican: It’s not the Legislature’s job

March 8, 2017

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Big Brothers, Sisters holds fund drive

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Colorado will hold a bowling party celebration April 28-29 at the Sky Ute Casino…

March 8, 2017

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Ski Town Computing seizure a misunderstanding, owner says

The Colorado Department of Revenue temporarily seized Ski Town Computing on Main Avenue.Mary Shinn/Durango Herald A letter dated March 7…

March 8, 2017

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Low-flying plane buzzes Durango Tuesday night

craft makes 2 passes

March 8, 2017

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Juvenile detention center undergoes massive repairs after flooding

building sustains $100,000 in damages; reopening should come soon

March 8, 2017

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Durango City Council OKs vacation rental permit waiting list

may step up vacation rental enforcement

March 7, 2017

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Photo: New wheels and lots of sunshine

Itâ€™s time to put away the sleds and get the new bikes like the ones Bronwyn, 2; and her brother…

March 7, 2017

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Arizona geologist publishes book about Montezuma dryland farming

Geologist John Bezy recounts region’s soil history

March 7, 2017

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Apple grafting workshop offered Saturday

The Journal file The workshop will be conducted by Jude and Addie Schuenemeyer of the Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project (MORP).…

March 7, 2017

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9-R students head to state National Geographic Bee

Gottlieb, James Storm could win $50,000 scholarships

March 7, 2017

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VFW offers community dance on Friday

Bluedu1-i-syn Cost is $20 with a cash bar available. For more information, call 247-0384. Herald Staff

March 7, 2017

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Knights of Columbus will offer a Lenten fish fry

The Knights of Columbus Council No. 1408 will host a Lenten Fish Fry from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday in…

March 7, 2017

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La Plata County treasurer to fill vacancy, fix problems

Commissioners grumble about cost but OK upgraded position

March 7, 2017

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Tipton reschedules town hall because of flight delay

Telephone meeting will be on Wednesday

March 7, 2017

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Durango Christian school cancels classes after receiving threat

Facebook message threatens to ‘shoot the place up’

March 7, 2017

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Stillwater Music moves into new digs

Nonprofit raising money for remodel

March 7, 2017

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No clues for hiker missing since 2013

On June 9, 2013, Mitchell Dale Stehling, 51, disappeared after telling his wife and mother he was going for hike…

March 6, 2017

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Petition seeks to bypass Congress to amend Constitution

wants to reverse regulations, rein in spending and enact term limits

March 6, 2017

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Community Health Action Coalition holds monthly meeting

The Community Health Action Coalition will be holding its monthly membership meeting from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Friday at the…

March 6, 2017

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La Plata Quilters Guild to meet March 9

The La Plata Quilters Guild will meet beginning at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church, 2917 Aspen Drive.The…

March 6, 2017

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Campaign group forms to support fluoridation

Several Durangoans have formed Healthy Kids, Healthy Durango, a campaign group to oppose Question 1A, the measure to remove fluoride…

March 6, 2017

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Tipton to hold telephone Town Hall on Tuesday

Tiptondu1-i-syn According to a Monday news release, the hour-long meeting is open to questions from the media, as well as…

March 6, 2017