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Ballantine Communications board member attends free-speech gathering

Elizabeth Ballantine at the mid-year meeting of the Inter-American Press Association on March 7 in Panama City, Panama.Bill Roberts/Durango Herald…

March 12, 2015

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Animal protection has new director

Gary Skiba will head La Plata County Humane Society’s Animal Protection program.Courtesy of La Plata County Humane Society Skiba replaces…

March 12, 2015

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Date changed for hydrology workshop

Participants will need a laptop with Excel for data analysis. If continuing education is desired, the cost is $70. [email protected]

March 12, 2015

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Local Briefs

The La Plata West Water Authority has scheduled two meetings Saturday to explain plans and answer questions about a potable-water…

March 12, 2015

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Women veterans schedule conference

A reception is scheduled the evening before the conference. Further information is available at www.womenveteransofcolorado.org . [email protected]

March 12, 2015

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Dayplanner Friday

Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County, 2750 Main Ave., $5, 259-0385.…

March 12, 2015

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The Blotter

Thursday 1:59 a.m. A man was arrested at La Plata County Detox after he threatened to fight staff members. 5:53…

March 12, 2015

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Students stand up to cancer

teens travel to Capitol to speak to lawmakers

March 12, 2015

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That’s how they roll in Pack 504

Scouts create racing rods out of wooden blocks

March 12, 2015

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Wildlife conference celebrates 100 years of conservation

grouse initiative takes center stage

March 12, 2015

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FLC professor hired by New York college

Wilhelm Wllhelm will begin her new job July 1. At Saint Rose, Wilhelm will oversee the college’s business programs leading…

March 12, 2015

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Funding flak fouls airport vote

from Ignacio, Bayfield, Utes sought by county commissioners

March 12, 2015

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Actor Robert Carradine, wife injured in crash

‘Revenge of the Nerds’ star ticketed for careless driving

March 12, 2015

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Reflection of health

A runner is reflected on the glass surface of a basketball goal at the Durango Community Recreation Center during a…

March 12, 2015

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Oily rags ignite fire at Carvers

above brewpub first smelled the smoke

March 11, 2015

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Alpine racers take a hike

Training for competition has been uphill climb

March 11, 2015

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No five an island for Ignacio team

Wyatt Hayes and Anthony Manzanares are two of Ignacio’s iron five starters, who are expected to play heavy minutes, perhaps…

March 11, 2015

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Shades of ’86

Bayfield Wolverines resemble ‘Great 8’ squad

March 11, 2015

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City floats bike park idea for Cundiff

Area’s terrain suitable for various skill levels

March 11, 2015

Regional News

Suspect shot after taking hostages

Neither the deputy nor the wildlife officer was injured in the confrontation Monday near the small town of Dinosaur in…

March 11, 2015

Nation & World

States scramble over execution laws

looks at bringing back firing squads

March 11, 2015

Regional News

Groups sue over drilling near Chaco

Lawsuit seeks to protect archaeological sites in San Juan Basin

March 11, 2015

Nation & World

Top military chief voices concerns about fight against IS

Joint Chief of Staff Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey, from left, Defense Secretary Ash Carter and Secretary of State John Kerry…

March 11, 2015

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Nation & World Briefs

FERGUSON, Mo. – The police chief in the St. Louis suburb of Ferguson has resigned in the wake of a…

March 11, 2015