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Lightning ignites 2 trees east of Vallecito
Firefighters responded to reports of wispy smoke Thursday morning east of Vallecito Reservoir. The smoke was reported about 9 a.m. Columbine Ranger District firefighters hiked to the site, and they…
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Feds plot recreation work at Lake Nighthorse
The boat dock has already been built on the northwest side of Lake Nighthorse.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file photo The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation has plans to build an entrance station…
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The Blotter
Durango Police Wednesday 12:07 a.m. Police were called to the 3000 block of the East Sixth Avenue alley because two drivers were honking their horns at each other. One driver…
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Ultralight pilot rescued after crash
Six teams respond to weekend accident on Ute Mountain
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Girl talks about hard lessons learned
Teen who nearly drowned warns others about cliff-jumping danger
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Village at Wolf Creek faces hurdle
Environmentalists want court to halt Forest Service land swap
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Durango police arrest stabbing suspect
22-year-old bouncer suffers life-threatening wound
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Federal court rejects trails lawsuit
Hunters’ group opposed plans for motorized use; new plan studied
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Free clinic to offer bankruptcy tips Colorado Legal Services and Southwest Bar Volunteer Legal Aid will present a free clinic for filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy from 9:30 a.m. to…
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Dayplanner Thursday
Meetings and Events Durango High Noon Rotary meeting, noon, DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio, www.durangohighnoonrotary.com. Kiwanis Club of Durango meeting, noon, Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Old…
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N.M. coal plant settles Clean Air Act violations
The Four Corners Power Plant near Fruitland, N.M., reached a settlement Wednesday with federal agencies over complaints the operators flouted rules for permits and violated the Clean Air Act.Shaun Stanley/Durango…
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City lands grant for outdoor classroom
The city of Durango was awarded a $45,000 grant from Great Outdoors Colorado to fund the Rim Trail Outdoor Classroom near Fort Lewis College.Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald file photo Great Outdoors…
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Reducing their carbon footprints
Kristi Streiffert, center, and her husband, Thomas Streiffert, prepare to mount their bikes during Bike To Work Day in front of the Steaming Bean Coffee Co. on Main Avenue, where…
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CDOT gears up for underpass work on 160 west of Bayfield
PHOTO BY CAROLE MCWILLIAMS<br><br>Colorado Department of Transportation is working on a wildlife underpass project on U.S. Highway 160 between Bayfield and Durango. The Colorado Department of Transportation is starting work…
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Durango city councilors discuss raises
Durango’s city councilors debated raising salaries for future councilors Tuesday. The councilors floated the idea of increasing salaries for councilors from $6,000 per year to about $10,000. The mayor’s salary…
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Cycling fashion plates
Amber Blake, the director of transportation and sustainability, emcees the Clean Commute Community Forum & Fashion Show on Tuesday at Carver Brewing Co. In back are Willa Vaughan, left, and…
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Fundraiser set for drowning victim
Money to be used to transport body from Silverton area
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CDOT starts work on wildlife underpass
State hopes $6.5M structure will reduce collisions
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Birth-control advocates make point with mock bake sale
Legislators blocked $5M effort to expand statewide program
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Keeping everything in balance
Kids really do rock at least at Kids Rock Climbing Camp held by the Durango Rock Lounge for 6- to 12-year-old kids. The little climbers took a break from the…
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Dayplanner Wednesday
Meetings and Events Kiwanis of the Narrow Gauge meeting, 6:45-7:30 a.m., Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave., 375-0079. Clean Commute Week: Bike to Work Day, 7-9 a.m., Mercy Regional Medical…