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Photo: Crop circles in La Plata County?
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Photo: Crop circles in La Plata County?

July 26, 2017

Crop patterns east of Durango along Colorado Highway 172 were likely caused by gusty winds, not little green men. Forecasters predict thunderstorms through the weekend with highs in the low-…

MSI Science Camp
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MSI Science Camp

July 22, 2017

Mountain Studies Institute is holding a two-week camp at locations around the Four Corners. Package will include story from Katie, photos by Jerry, three essays from students.

Cutthroat Reintroduction
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Cutthroat Reintroduction

July 21, 2017

When all is said and done, the upper reaches of Hermosa Creek, north of Durango, will have the largest continuous stretch of native Colorado River cutthroat trout in the state.

Photo: Gaming the system
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Photo: Gaming the system

July 18, 2017

Playing the computer game Minecraft from left, Levi Martin, 12, Malakai Martin, 6, Joseph Williams, 9, Jacob Martin, 9, West Martin, 14, and Lot Martin, 14, on Tuesday at the…

Sand mandala ceremony
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Sand mandala ceremony

July 15, 2017

Visiting Tibetan monks from India perform a blessing ceremony before destroying the sand mandala they'd been working on since Tuesday at Sorrel Sky Gallery on Saturday.

2017 Hardrock 100
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2017 Hardrock 100

July 14, 2017

Runners push themselves to the limit as they run a 100 miles over the Rocky Mountain peaks in the San Juan Mountains north of Durango.

Indigenous athletes
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Indigenous athletes

July 11, 2017

Ignacio athletes pratice their game before heading off to the Indigenous Games in Tronto.

Photo: Floating down the Animas River
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Photo: Floating down the Animas River

July 7, 2017

A paddleboarder and tuber float down the Animas River on Friday in Durango. Saturday and Sunday will be ideal for playing on the river. The National Weather Service predicts high…

Story of stones
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Story of stones

July 6, 2017

Jaymus Perry talks about the Navajo meanings of the gemstones he has collected since he was a young boy in the Four Corners.

Helping hands bale hay
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Helping hands bale hay

July 5, 2017

A group of neighbors put up 300 bales of hay Wednesday to help a neighboring family that could not get the job done in a timely way.

Lightner Creek Fire Day 2
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Lightner Creek Fire Day 2

June 29, 2017

The Lightner Creek Fire did not grow in size much on Thursday because of firefighting efforts.

Lightner Creek Fire prompts evacuations
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Lightner Creek Fire prompts evacuations

June 28, 2017

A house that started on fire in Lightner Creek on Wednesday spread rapidly in the area, causing firefighters to enact evacuations of hundreds of residents.

Photo: Indivisible Durango protests health care bill
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Photo: Indivisible Durango protests health care bill

June 26, 2017

Indivisible Durango supporters took to the streets Monday morning at Camino del Rio and College Drive to protest the proposed Senate version of the American Health Care Act, which was…

Photo: Pride on the rapids
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Photo: Pride on the rapids

June 25, 2017

Rafters take on Durango’s Whitewater Park as part of the festivities during the Durango Pride Festival River Parade.Durango Herald/Jonathan Romeo

Pride Parade in Durango
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Pride Parade in Durango

June 24, 2017

Themes of love, diversity and acceptance were on display Saturday for the Pride Parade on Main Avenue in Durango. About 200 people particpated in the parade.

Hot rods for a hot day
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Hot rods for a hot day

June 17, 2017

Hundreds gather for annual Durango Motor Expo on Saturday on Main Avenue.

Navajo Trail Open
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Navajo Trail Open

June 17, 2017

Golfers battle it out during the second round of the Navajo Trails Open at Hillcrest Golf Club.

Zink farm anniversary
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Zink farm anniversary

June 16, 2017

A look at the historic Zink farm north of Durango in the Animas Valley.