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The Goose is back in the saddle again
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The Goose is back in the saddle again

August 14, 2013

Galloping Goose No. 5 from Dolores arrived in Durango on Wednesday, thanks to a lift from Cortez construction firm Skanska. It began running passengers to Cascade Canyon on Wednesday, said…

That banner still flies
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That banner still flies

August 13, 2013

Dale Garland, left, a teacher at Durango High School, is assisted by, from left, custodian Chris Gregory, Navy Capt.. Melinda Michael, Colorado state Rep. Mike McLachlan and teacher Steve Powell…

After the storm
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After the storm

August 13, 2013

Randy Dunton, left, and Bret Cochrane, with La Plata Electric Association, position a new power pole near the Animas City Mountain trailhead on Wednesday afternoon. Foreman Tom Gottlob said high…

Durango seeks extension for development rules
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Durango seeks extension for development rules

August 12, 2013

The current intergovernmental agreement is set to expire Dec. 31. County officials have made it a priority to adopt a new agreement by year’s end with County Commissioner Bobby Lieb…

A nice assist
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A nice assist

August 12, 2013

Fort Lewis College soccer players Casey Higgins, right, Aaron Kleor, left, and Seth Mabe, along with teammates, spread about 40 yards of red cedar mulch around landscaping at the Riverview…

Durango resident alleged to have pointed a firearm
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Durango resident alleged to have pointed a firearm

August 12, 2013

Kyle Tischler, 19, was being held Tuesday in La Plata County jail on suspicion of menacing, harassment and domestic violence, said Lt. Ed Aber, with the sheriff’s office. The incident…

Finding a ‘leak’
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Finding a ‘leak’

August 12, 2013

For whatever reason, public urination is a common sight in Durango

Back to the books, kids
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Back to the books, kids

August 11, 2013

Karyn Siegrist, a third-grade teacher at St. Columba School on Monday, prepares her classroom for the start of school Aug. 19.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald

How extreme? Kids learn
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How extreme? Kids learn

August 10, 2013

Pressure doubles 33 feet underwater; oxygen scarcer at Durango’s elevation; in space, you need a sharp suit

Flags, football – and here comes fall
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Flags, football – and here comes fall

August 10, 2013

Durango High School Color Guard member Sierra Ogen practices with the team at the high school Friday in preparation for the upcoming football season – a sure sign autumn is…

Coroner IDs crash victims
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Coroner IDs crash victims

August 10, 2013

Glen Henderson was found dead at the scene on U.S. Highway 160 three miles west of Hesperus. Smith said Mary Henderson was flown to St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction…