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Monday 12:13 p.m. A confrontation between two shoppers reportedly took place at Walmart, 1155 South Camino del Rio. 4:36 p.m. An intoxicated woman who seemed lost was wandering around Baskin…
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Child welfare to be a priority after recent audit
Only 41 percent of abuse, neglect reports are investigated
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Mailbox thefts increase during holiday season
Rural mail carrier Janice Duffy with the United States Postal Service leaves the Durango Post Office on her route. Residents are encouraged to take precautions to protect incoming and outgoing…
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Airport expansion presentation to be held
Kip Turner, director of aviation at the Durango-La Plata County Airport, spoke earlier this year about the improvements the airport hopes to do in the near future.JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file…
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Search underway for missing plane en route to Pagosa
Kate Alfred, manager of the Archuleta County Airport at Stevens Field in Pagosa Springs, said Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office is leading the search north of the border. Archuleta County Undersheriff…
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Durango: frigid, but luckier than ghost-riddled Liberty Hill
The camera struggles to capture the intense light enveloping Buckley Park on Tuesday morning. Visit http://durangoherald.com/section/Webcams/ to view more regional webcams.Durango Herald To scholars, the sun particularly is a mixed…
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Drilling’s decline
Better plays elsewhere, low prices lead to famine in Southwest Colorado’s gas patch
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Debate starts on accessory units in Animas City
It was the first meeting in a public process that will last through March 31, 2015, and end with a set of guidelines about how the units will be regulated.…
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Bundle up
A couple bundled up to face Monday afternoon’s chilly temperatures for a walk along the Animas River Trail. The National Weather Service expects today’s high in Durango to hit 47.…
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Dayplanner Tuesday
Highland Soles Trio, 6:30 p.m., Rocky Mountain Retreat, 848 East Third Ave., 769-1648, [email protected]. Open Mic Night, 7 p.m., Moe’s, 937 Main Ave., 259-9018. Sports Fort Lewis College men’s basketball…
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City water finally reaching out to Palo Verde
Homeowners shoulder much of financial burden
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The Blotter
Sunday 10:05 a.m. Two suspicious men were reportedly slack-lining in the park, 245 east Park Ave. 3:52 p.m. An intoxicated man was sitting on the side of the road and…
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How good of an idea will STEAM Park be?
Outside firm hired to see whether this may be the case
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Cool temps and sunny skies
A webcam shows blue skies and plenty of sunshine today in Durango. Visit www.durangoherald.com/section/Webcams/ to view more webcams from the region.Durango Herald While some locals may celebrate the sunshine as…
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Bayfield to receive award for park
Colorado Lottery The town used $45,000 from a Great Outdoors Colorado (GoCo) grant to help fund expansion of the playground, installation of new play structures and resurfacing of the playground.…
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Volunteers record snow data
A snow measurement area at Molas Pass shows about eight inches of snow Nov. 11, 2012.JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file photo Reliance on partners is crucial because federal funding continues to…
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Mercy get Top Performer award
Mercy Regional Medical Center was recognized as a Top Performer by a nonprofit medical-facility accrediting organization.JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file photo The Joint Commission is an independent, nonprofit medical-facility accrediting organization.…
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Christmas tree permits on sale
David Crawford, a National Forest Service forester, tags a white fur he cut as a Christmas tree within the Beaver Meadows area east of Bayfield in November 2012.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald…
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Career fairs in Mancos, Towaoc
Students will learn about careers in technology, business, math, fine arts, health and public safety. In Mancos, the fair will take place at the college’s west campus, 33057 U.S. Highway…
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Cops to take kids shopping; fundraising underway
Adrian Beltram hunts for a video game while wearing Bureau of Indian Affairs officer Lyle Benally’s hat. BIA officers Kurt Holman and Benally are in back watching during the Shop…
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Seedling trees for sale
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. Seedling trees similar…
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Mailbox can be ingenious, but think safety first
State of Colorado replaces boxes during road projects
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Skiers gear up for winter fun
Pine Needle Mountaineering ski tech Marty Emmes mounts bindings to set up a customer for the upcoming season. Wolf Creek Ski Area is set to open for full-time operation on…
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This Bayfield girl receives ‘Duck’ call
As she struggles with cancer, TV star lends support
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Dayplanner Monday
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. Family yoga in Oxford, ages 3-93, 10:30 a.m., in the…