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Know Your Dough needs volunteers Know Your Dough is a nonprofit organization created to meet to increase the personal financial wellness of youth and young adults. The organization is in…
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No regrets for ousted local furniture designer
Tim McClellan is keeping next year in mind
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There is no one alive … who is you – er than you!
Orin Standing, 3, dons a Dr. Seuss hat inside the Fort Lewis College bookstore during Tuesday’s celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday. The celebration included a story time reading by Dennis…
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Dayplanner Wednesday
Arts and Entertainment Durango Film – An Independent Film Festival Kickoff Party, 4-6:30 p.m., The Palace Restaurant, 505 Main Ave., www.durangofilm.org. Lisa Blue Trio, 6 p.m., 6512’ Restaurant and Lounge,…
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Are smaller lots getting more rights?
Animas City ADU rules inch closer to committee approval
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Cedar Networks targeted by online attack
Cedar Networks was targeted Tuesday for a denial of service attack that brought down Internet service for local customers. Co-owner Vijay Bastawade said it was the first time in 10…
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Preparing for a ‘silver tsunami’
Lawmakers in Denver push bills to address aging population
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Hillcrest XC ‘hanging by thread’
Joe Brewer, left, and Jay Ciotti made it out to Hillcrest Golf Club last week after it reopened for cross-country skiing.STEVE LEWIS/Durango Herald file photo It’s getting thin, but Hillcrest…
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FLC professor opines in The New York Times
In case you missed it, check out the opinion piece by Fort Lewis College philosophy professor Justin P. McBrayer on The New York Times opinion page Monday. McBrayer is the…
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Specialty-crop symposium to be held
The Colorado State University Extension and New Mexico State University are sponsoring a specialty-crop symposium on March 10 at the Lewis-Arriola Community Center, 21176 Road S, in Cortez. The event…
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City evaluates three wastewater plant options
Utilities Director Steve Salka explains problems with wastewater plant in 2012. The city is now facing an estimated $55 million in plant upgrades.Steve Lewis/Durango Herald file photo Alternative sites for…
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Utility commission questions sewer plan
Panel wants to examine relocating wastewater-treatment plant
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What winter storm?
A kayaker braves Monday’s chilly temperatures, rain and sleet as he traverses the Animas River, downstream from the Ninth Street bridge. The National Weather Service still expects a 60 percent…
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The world religions meet in Sangre de Cristo Mountains
Film looks at spiritual attraction of remote Crestone
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Dems stop renewable-energy rollback
Senate GOP suggest implementation ‘timeout’ of previous mandates
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Long Hollow filling up
Water, now several feet deep, sits behind Long Hollow Dam on Monday south of Redmesa. The dam, dedicated in October 2014, is adjacent to La Plata Highway (Colorado Highway 140),…
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Spruce beetle to be discussed The San Juan National Forest will host an informational meeting, titled “Meet the Beetles,” from 6 to 8 p.m. March 17 in the Vallecito Room…
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DURANGO POLICE MonDAY 1:08 a.m. A man at Detox of La Plata County was being belligerent and demanding his medications. SunDAY 12:33 a.m. A caller reported two women speaking loudly…
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Dayplanner Tuesday
Meetings and Events Great Decisions discussion group meeting, 11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. DeColores Civitan Club meeting, noon, call Lon Erwin at 247-1019 for location.…
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Seedling workshops for public
Ashton Hargrave, a forester with the U.S. Forest Service, measures a seeding tree after it was planted in the Missionary Ridge Fire burn area on Missionary Ridge. Two workshops will…
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Sustainability summit at FLC
The Environmental Center at Fort Lewis College is sponsoring the second annual sustainability summit, scheduled from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Ballroom at the Student Union. Cosponsors are…
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Science of snow explained
Chris Landry, director of the Silverton-based Center for Snow & Avalanche Studies, hands a snow sample for weight measuring to field assistant Andrew Temple. Several layers of dust are apparent…
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DHS students advance in business contest
Four Durango High School students have qualified for an international business career development conference to be held April 24-29 in Orlando, Florida. Abby Scott, Jenna Engelken, Mason Stetler and Jared…
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Red Mountain Pass closed
A snowplow blocks traffic Monday at Coal Bank Pass for avalanche work.Josh Stephenson/Durango Herald Red Mountain Pass, closed by an avalanche Sunday night, is expected to remain closed throughout much…