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Actor Carradine pays fine for crash
The Colorado State Patrol confirmed that Hollywood actor Robert Carradine paid the fine for a careless driving ticket it issued to him last month. CSP spokesman Sgt. Rob Madden said…
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Prescribed burn planned near Turkey Springs
U.S. Forest Service wildland fire fighters monitor the progress of a prescribed burn last fall in the Sauls Creek area east of Bayfield.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald file photo The Forest Service…
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U.S. economy points toward Portland
University professor tells Durango the small-scale industrial revolution is here
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Researchers begin to study methane ‘hot spot’
Cause of concentration in Four Corners is unknown
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Lining up at the post office
U.S. Postal Service regional maintenance technician Keith McGuire repaints lines Wednesday in the parking lot of the Durango Post Office.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald
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Officials make case for transportation funding
Commissioner: Needs outweigh money available
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The Blotter
Durango Police Wednesday 2:41 a.m. A woman taken to Detox of La Plata County was arrested for disorderly conduct when she became uncooperative. 3:01 a.m. A 33-year-old man, unconscious and…
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Native Roots explores small-space garden Native Roots Garden Center will host a free class on the new Tower Garden Aeroponic system for home gardeners at noon Saturday at 26266 U.S.…
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Dayplanner Thursday
Meetings and Events Bayfield Town Board Member J.J. Sanders will host a meet-the-public session, 10 a.m.-noon, conference room of the Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive, Bayfield. Live with…
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Getting their wings
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Missing Durango woman was picked up by driver
Woodruff A 30-year-old Durango woman missing since March 30 was picked up by a motorist while walking on U.S. Highway 160 west of Durango, police said Tuesday. Chelsea Ruby Woodruff…
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The Blotter
DURANGO POLICE Tuesday 12:03 a.m. An arrest was made for an alcohol-related incident at the Lions Den trailhead, 2401 Rim Drive. Monday 10:28 a.m. An intoxicated 50-year-old man fell on…
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2015 was one of our worst for snowpack
The significant snowfall of late February and early March did little to position Colorado well for summer, the Natural Resources Conservation Service said in a news release. The period from…
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Polls closed, public awaits election results
Locals make their push for two City Council seats and a tax measure
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A free Sunday at Purgatory
The bonus weekend is “a small thank you to the community,” said Purgatory owner James Coleman, seen skiing last month.Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald First, a new lift; now, free skiing. What’s…
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Should Durango have parking permits? The city of Durango will host a neighborhood meeting at 5 p.m. Thursday in the Carnegie Building, 1188 East Second Ave. Discussion will surround 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. Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys and Girls Club of…
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Do you have a favorite memory of Mesa Verde?
Build-up to National Park Service’s centennial celebration has begun
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Belly up, it’s National Beer Day
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Sales tax will help fund parks and rec maintenance
Stein The public came out in force to support a half-cent sales tax reauthorization to fund parks and recreation maintenance and new construction projects. The question passed with 69 percent…
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Two flown to Denver in critical condition
State Patrol still investigating cause of the accident