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Hoping for a cure
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Hoping for a cure

October 5, 2013

Runners and walkers took part in the 19th annual Journey of Hope on Saturday at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Durango. The 5-kilometer family fun walk/run raises money to provide…

Semi blocks traffic on U.S. Highway 160
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Semi blocks traffic on U.S. Highway 160

October 5, 2013

Two patrolmen responded to the scene where the eastbound lane was closed limiting travel to one lane, with alternating traffic allowed to pass in both directions. No injuries were reported,…

Flooding may lead to new well rules
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Flooding may lead to new well rules

October 4, 2013

Almost 900 barrels of oil have spilled in the flood zone in northeastern Colorado.Courtesy of Colorado Public News Mitsch Bush, a Democrat representing Routt and Eagle counties on the Western…

What A Girl Wants
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What A Girl Wants

October 4, 2013

“I ride, so I’m the perfect girl to have down here,” said Kathy Tucker, who was setting up the Durango Harley-Davidson booth Friday for the What A Girl Wants Expo.…

A couple of options to Mesa Verde
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A couple of options to Mesa Verde

October 2, 2013

One option: the Southern Ute Cultural Center & Museum in Ignacio. The Southern Ute Indian Tribe is a sovereign nation and is not shut down, so all those poor souls…

Final month for iron horse
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Final month for iron horse

October 1, 2013

Engine No. 486 of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad churns its way across the bridge near Rotary Park on Wednesday afternoon. DSNGR is running two trains up to…

FLC chooses Common Reading book
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FLC chooses Common Reading book

October 1, 2013

This year’s book selection is Full Body Burden: Growing Up in the Nuclear Shadow of Rocky Flats by Kristen Iversen. The book explores the nuclear weapons production facility outside Denver…

Harrington donation account established
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Harrington donation account established

October 1, 2013

A benefit account has been established to help former Bayfield Marshal Jim Harrington and his family as he undergoes treatment in Lakewood for major injuries suffered in a horseback riding…

Having a ball
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Having a ball

September 30, 2013

Victoria Collette found time to play with her dog, Cricket, on Tuesday afternoon at Santa Rita Park. The National Weather Service is calling for mostly sunny skies the rest of…

Cyclists ride for prostate awareness
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Cyclists ride for prostate awareness

September 30, 2013

A party at Ska Brewing Co. will mark the eighth day of the ride, organized in Austin by Davis Tucker, who owns North by Northwest Restaurant and Brewery. Tucker, one…

Blame game filters down to Colorado
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Blame game filters down to Colorado

September 30, 2013

In a telephone interview, U.S. Sen. Mark Udall said the shutdown was the fault of House Republicans. He said they were weaponizing Congress’ “power of the purse” to leverage a…

It’s time to connect on Animas River Trail
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It’s time to connect on Animas River Trail

September 30, 2013

The concept: Thousands of community-minded residents joining hands on the Animas River Trail to create a miles-long chain. The second coming of Durango Connect is at 10 a.m. today, and…

What do you think about the government shutdown?
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What do you think about the government shutdown?

September 30, 2013

“I think it’s bull (expletive). Congress is getting paid, but they expect other people to work for free. My daughter has friends who work for the government, and if they…