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La Plata County Clerk and Recorder says ballots to begin arriving in mailboxes this week
Residents can register to vote up until 7 p.m. Election Day
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Photo: Colorful Ride
Fall colors make for a colorful ride Tuesday along East Animas Road (County Road 250) north of Durango. Weather forecasters are calling for mostly clear skies with temperatures in the…
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Repeat drunken driving suspect arrested on suspicion of vehicular homicide in Durango
Police: Rupert Chee rolled his vehicle, killing a passenger
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Ascent is back, this time with sights set on Ignacio School District
Charter school wants to locate near Durango-La Plata County Airport
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Southern Ute Tribe workshops strive to preserve cultural traditions
Jerky and drying class an opportunity to learn from elders a tradition that is quickly disappearing
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Partnership of community organizations aims to help those suffering substance use in rural areas
Pine River Shares and Southern Colorado Community Action Agency will be leading community dialogue sessions this fall
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Colorado Board of Education denies Ascent’s appeal for Durango charter in 4-3 vote
State board members argue pros and cons of 9-R’s decision to reject charter school application
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Ute Mountain Ute Tribe awarded $22.7 million for broadband internet
Federal funding from Infrastructure Law will connect 817 households, including White Mesa
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Ignacio farm offers holiday treats, rides and slides for the whole family
Jack-A-Lope Acres Fall Festival adds innovation to traditional autumn pumpkin patches
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Candidates for House Districts 58 and 59 to attend forum in Cortez
Oct. 25 event sponsored by San Juan Basin Farm Bureau
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Weekly planner for Oct. 17-21
0123 calendarcca Information and agendas about local meetings: City of Durango: www.durangogov.org or call 375-5000. La Plata County: www.co.laplata.co.us or call 382-6210. Town of Bayfield: www.bayfieldgov.org or call 884-9544. Town…
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Democrats lead fundraising in Colorado’s major congressional contests
Dark-money nonprofit fuels $3 million TV ad campaign against Republican U.S. Senate candidate Joe O’Dea
Action Line
Action Line, always thinking polytransportationally
The “Celestial Sailor” heads upward toward a blue sky from its spot next to the Animas River Trail as the trail crosses under 32nd Street. (Action Line) Dear Action Line:…
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Are police dogs an effective crime-fighting tool, or have they had their day?
K-9 units are expensive, carry liabilities and might be outdone by drones
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Companies look to grow labor force through SCAPE investors
2022 startup showcase features experienced companies looking to expand marketing and employment
Sports
Aggeler scores title two on short-track; FLC grabs silvers
Four Skyhawks reach podium in dual slalom
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‘Absolutely perfect’ weather conditions accompany 2022 Animas Valley Balloon Rally’s mass ascension
More than 25 pilots take to the skies on Saturday morning
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Durango weighs options ahead of statewide single-use bag fees at large retailers
City hopes to alleviate confusion for business owners and consumers once state law takes effect
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Reminder: Saturday print editions of Herald moving to Sunday
Ballantinedu1-i-syn Dear readers, Today is the last day the Weekend Edition of The Durango Herald will be published on Saturday. Next weekend, the Herald will begin publishing on Sunday. Look…
Sports
National championships return to Purgatory
Four Skyhawks reach XC podium; Aggeler wins club title for NAU
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Photos: Hot air balloons light up downtown Durango
The Hearts of Fire balloon, piloted by Brad Rice of Albuquerque, was one six balloons that lit up Main Avenue on Friday evening during the Animas Valley Balloon Rally balloon…
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What readers had to say this week about local stories, Oct. 7-Oct. 13
People weighed in on a proposed development, a teacher award and traffic enforcement
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Durango business owners sober about voting ‘no’ on host of ballot measures
Three alcohol-related measures draw the ire of local merchants
Sports
Haggart wins rainbow jersey with Team USA in Italy
Durangoan part of U21 world championship team
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Candidate races expected to drive higher voter turnout this year in La Plata County
Hot-button issues include rising inflation, property taxes and abortion rights
And the West is History
And the West is History: Train Crossing 12th Street – 1966
There is a lot to take in from this photo from the mid-1960s. The D&RGW train is returning to the station and crossing 12th Street between Main Avenue and Camino…
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Independent candidate for county commissioner preaches common sense above process
Jack Turner says he’s done his homework and is ready to confront local bureaucracy
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Proposition 122: Colorado voters will decide whether to legalize magic mushrooms
The measure would allow for the creation of natural medicine healing centers where people could use psychedelic mushrooms.
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A quick rundown of what’s on this year’s ballot locally and in Colorado
There are 11 proposed amendments to state law or the state Constitution
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5 things to know about Colorado’s psychedelics ballot initiative
Proposition 122 would allow the personal use of psilocybin mushrooms