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Flu cases up so far this season
State epidemiologist Lisa Miller said the number of hospitalizations has jumped to 448 this flu season, more than 50 cases higher than this time last year. A large number of…
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Snow unlikely this weekend – maybe next week
The only snow falling in Durango on Thursday was found in the form of a paper snowflake mobile in the window of the Durango Arts Center.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald Snow hopefuls…
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S.W. Colo. law agencies search for fleeing driver
Motorist takes Forest Service road to elude troopers
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Easy to make, harder to keep
Like other things in life, New Year’s resolutions require some persistence
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The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen will meet at 7 p.m. Jan. 9 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Guests are encouraged to attend. The presentation topic…
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Dayplanner Thursday
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. Disabled American Veterans the…
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Dayplanner Wednesday
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. Bird walk hosted by Weminuche Audubon Society, 9 a.m., For…
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Durango railroad visionary Charles Bradshaw dies
Purchase of train saved it from abandonment
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Durango Public Library will host an encore screening and discussion of “Durango and Abu Dhabi: A Cross-cultural Exchange” from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 14 at 1900 East Third Ave.…
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A hot day at the links
Allen Farnsworth, a volunteer wildland fire specialist with the Durango Fire Protection District, monitors a controlled burn the agency conducted Tuesday on the grounds of Hillcrest Golf Course. Slash piles…
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The Blotter
Tuesday 3:05 a.m. A barking dog was causing a noise disturbance in the 2800 block of West Second Avenue. Monday 12:20 p.m. A suspicious substance was found on a trolly,…
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New homeless shelter for families set to open in Durango
The experience stuck with West and spurred her to action. On Jan. 15, she and local service providers will open a new winter shelter called Winter Haven to serve Durango’s…
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The Colorado Department of Transportation and the Colorado State Patrol will increase DUI enforcement through Thursday. The Heat Is On campaign runs throughout the year with 12 specific DUI enforcement…
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Tragic and innocuous highlight 2013
Top stories ranged from horror of Dylan’s disappearance to plastic-bag debate
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Dayplanner Tuesday
Terry Rickard, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., 375-7150. Cribbage, open play/all levels welcome, 6 p.m., Lost Dog Bar & Lounge, 1150 Main Ave., 749-0080. New Year’s Eve…