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Senate advances renewable-energy rollback
Democrats say standards will lower prices – over time
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Fender bender slows traffic on Camino
A rear-end accident blocked traffic about 1:45 p.m. Tuesday near 14th Street on Camino del Rio.Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald
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‘Love, your Library’
The Pine River Library will host a “Love, Your Library” celebration from 1-4 p.m. Sunday.Courtesy of Pine River Library Do you love your library? Here’s a chance to show your…
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Community college hosts free tax preparation
Free tax preparation will be offered by Internal Revenue Service-certified students and volunteers from Southwest Colorado Community College and Fort Lewis College to households with incomes less than $53,000.Damian Dovarganes/Associated…
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Morning crash avoids traffic
Members of the Durango Fire Protection District transport a driver involved in a single vehicle crash to a waiting ambulance Tuesday morning. The driver was thought to have suffered a…
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Pine River Valley Bank reaches a merger
National Bank Holdings Corp. partners with Bayfield operation
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Gun measures, again, take center stage
Testimony heard on efforts to rollback gun control
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Colo. GOP criticizes president’s budget
Republicans call the proposal ‘same tired, failed policies’
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On the edge of history
James Meyer, right, and Ron Nance, with 4 Corners Roofing, replace the roof of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Depot on Monday under clear skies. The local roofing…
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App designed for kids’ adventure safety
A new storybook app for kids called Mountain Mountain Rangers is designed to encourage safe outdoors adventures.Courtesy of Erin McCrea Outdoors safety isn’t just for adults. A newly launched children’s…
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Water to be shut off in Crestview area The city of Durango will replace a water main valve at Kearney Street and Eastlawn Avenue on Wednesday, which will necessitate shutting…
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Dayplanner Tuesday
Meetings and Events Master’s Men Ministries of Colorado meeting, 6:30 a.m., DoubleTree Hotel Lounge, 501 Camino del Rio, 749-2888. “Privacy in the Digital Age,” Great Decision discussion, 11:45 a.m. to…
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The Blotter
Durango Police Sunday 2:15 a.m. A group of people were attempting to start a fight in the parking lot of McDonald’s 201 College Drive. Saturday 2:26 a.m. Two men were…
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LPEA giving workshops on new lighting
Ray Pierotti, with La Plata County Electric Association holds different types of energy-efficient and newer technology LED light bulbs on Wednesday.JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald La Plata Electric Association will present two…
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Water outage planned for Eastlawn Avenue
Crews working on sidewalks discuss the breakage of a water line in the 1200 block of Main Avenue. Crews will replace a water main valve Wednesday near Kearney Street and…
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Weather certification may prevent flight delays
Airport observers now able to provide essential data
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From cheers to tears
Some fans went all out for the Super Bowl at the Main Event Sports Bar & Grill, 42 East Animas Road (County Road 250). Brian Waite and Kimber Lita helped…
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Dayplanner Monday
Meetings and Events 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. Arts and Entertainment Four Corners Arts Forum,…
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Class on aphrodisiacs to be held Thursday “Aphrodisiacs: Botanicals for reproductive support” will be taught by Marija Helt, Ph. D, aromatherapist and clinical herbalist, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday…
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Inter-city bus service sees strong success
Road Runner StageLines bus service between the Durango area and Grand Junction has drawn strong ridership in its first six months, but operators expect lower gas prices will lower ridership…
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Tiny hydro plant plays big role on big stage
Federal licensing rules eased around growing industry