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Vallecito Nordic fundraiser set for Thursday

A grooming sled pulled by a snowmobile turns out smooth corduroy in February 2013 during grooming of Nordic trails at…

November 8, 2016

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Volunteers, donations needed for Thanksgiving dinner

JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file Open to all, the dinner will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., or until…

November 8, 2016

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Quilters Guild focuses on handkerchief quilts

Patty Joy, left, curator of the Animas Museum Quilt Show, and Holli Pfau, coordinator of the 30th and Thriving Celebration,…

November 8, 2016

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Felony charges brought against mom in fatal crash

Driver’s 8-year-old daughter died in April head-on

November 8, 2016

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Taxpayers to foot bill for Freda Mine cleanup

Arrow Gold Corporation’s former site requires remediation

November 7, 2016

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Brown concedes state house seat to McLachlan

McLachlan led by about 2,400 votes at the time. Archuleta County had still not reported, and results weren’t expected until…

November 7, 2016

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County turnout almost reaches 84 percent

registration system down for 15 minutes

November 7, 2016

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Wilson, Herringer retained as district judges

du1-i-syn In results as of 9 p.m., Wilson had 77 percent of the “yes” to retain vote and Herringer had…

November 7, 2016

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Ballot issues: Raise the Bar vaults to victory; aid-in-dying wins

Carol Folsom cheers at the Westin Denver Downtown hotel as Proposition 106 passes Tuesday. The measure makes assisted death legal…

November 7, 2016

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Incumbents retain county commission seats

Lachelt, Westendorff win

November 7, 2016

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Tipton leads in Schwartz in 3rd district

Tipton was leading 55 percent to 40 percent, as of 10 p.m. Schwartz declined to concede the race as of…

November 7, 2016

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Voters say no to roads and bridges, airport taxes

Durango Mayor Christina Renderle, right, checks election results for the Durango-La Plata County Airport expansion and county roads, with Brad…

November 7, 2016

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Durango Planning Commission OK’s 194-apartment project

Goodwill approved, pending land annexation

November 7, 2016

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Durango City Council delays decision on organic parks

program gets fully funded

November 7, 2016

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Atmos promises better construction management

phase of upgrades planned in 2018

November 7, 2016

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Deaths jolt Montezuma schools

Parents and students grieve, plan response

November 7, 2016

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FLC Lecture Series topic is climate change

The public is invited to attend the San Juan Basin Archaeological Society monthly meeting which will be held in collaboration…

November 7, 2016

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End-of-life care for pets presented Thursday

“Saying Goodbye to a Dear Pet” will be presented from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Durango Public Library,…

November 7, 2016

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Native Plant Society to meet Wednesday

The Southwest Chapter of the Colorado Native Plant Society invites the public to a free presentation by ecologist Renée Rondeau…

November 7, 2016

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Back Country Horsemen to meet Thursday

The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main…

November 7, 2016

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It’s here: Election Day!

A day ahead of Election Day, Ashli Stuckman, deputy chief with the La Plata County clerk and recorder, empties a…

November 7, 2016

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Garden Club of Durango to meet Wednesday

Ruth Lambert will discuss the San Juan Mountains Association’s study of Hispano tree carvings in the San Juan National Forest…

November 7, 2016

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Dayplanner-Tuesday

Master’s Men Ministries of Colorado meeting, 6:30 a.m., DoubleTree Hotel Lounge, 501 Camino del Rio, 749-2888. DeColores Civitan club meeting,…

November 7, 2016

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Police identify man who died at Durango Dog Park

Ackleson lived a transient lifestyle in Durango

November 7, 2016