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Photo: Freshening up
Chad Rush casts a morning shadow as he and Josh Abens apply a fresh coat of paint on the Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County on Wednesday.Jerry McBride/Durango…
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No criminal charges in Gold King Mine blowout
House committee, subcommittee heads demand explanation
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Archaeologists examine migrations and values of N.M. pueblos
This photo released by the Museum of Spanish Colonial Art shows a jar, ca. 1680-1720 from the Zia Pueblo in New Mexico. The San Juan Basin Archaeological Society will meet…
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Amendment 69 presentations offered
Colorado state Senator Dr. Irene Aguilar, right, who is a physician at Denver Health, helps deliver to the secretary of state’s office in Denver more than 156,000 signatures to put…
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Forum on ballot issues set for Saturday
du1-i-syn The League of Women Voters will present information on ballot issues at 7 p.m. Saturday at Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School, 11274 La Plata Highway (Colorado Highway 140) in…
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Diversion program bounces criminal cases out of courtrooms
Kelsey Beaver was arrested in June 2015 on suspicion of having 3 ounces of marijuana with the intent to distribute. Instead of reaching a plea deal or going to trial,…
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How Natives are building a new generation of schools
How a New Mexico network is building a new generation of Native schools
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Darryl Glenn willing to give Donald Trump a chance
Suspends support while he evaluates ‘what’s in his heart’
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Enrollment up at Durango School District
Budget increase will help pay for special education needs
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An array of water and sewer upgrades envisioned for city
Utility rates expected to jump in 2017
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J. Paul Brown wants to work on water, infrastructure needs
Incumbent seeks third term in state House District 59
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Photo: Prepared for all
Pedestrians seem ready for anything Colorado’s weather can throw at them Tuesday afternoon as they pass El Rancho on Main Avenue. The afternoon saw light, occasional sprinkles mixed with sun.…
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Expect delays Wednesday on Coal Bank Pass
Crews will retrieve vehicle from Sunday’s crash
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Spooky full-moon hike set for Saturday
The hunter’s moon rises and lights up the LaPlata Mountains on Oct. 18, 2013. The October full-moon hike has become a Halloween tradition for Durango Nature Studies.Sam Green/The Journal file…
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Kiwanis Club of Durango announces new officers
Whitsondu1-i-syn The Kiwanis Club of Durango announced new officers for 2016-17. Incoming officers are Robert Whitson, president; Scott Shadid, president elect; Charlotte Pirnat, past president and lieutenant governor for District…
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Indigenous Peoples Day honors Native Americans at Fort Lewis College
‘We open ourselves up to being better global citizens’
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Show off your ink at Durango Public Library
Show your tattoos to a staff member at the Durango Public Library through Nov. 10, and the library employee will give you on-the-spot recommendations for books, movies or music inspired…
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Increased Colorado tourism attributed to national marketing
Office seeks input on plan to maximize state tourism
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Durango’s Multimodal transportation plan unveiled
Residents raise questions about plans for unsafe areas
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Ute Mountain Utes hold election Oct. 14
Tribal chair, 3 council seats go to voters Friday
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Garden Club to hear about 21st Century food production
The Garden Club of Durango will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday at La Plata County Fairgrounds Extension Building, 2700 Main Ave.JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file The Garden Club of Durango will…
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Commissioner Lachelt cancels October office hours
La Plata County Commissioner Gwen Lachelt has canceled her office hours scheduled for Monday, Oct. 17, at the La Plata County Fairgrounds.Durango Herald file La Plata County Commissioner Gwen Lachelt…
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Durango Fire Protection District board member wins statewide award
Kathy Morris shows tireless commitment
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Interim chief named to Durango Police Department
Retired police official from Arvada to lead agency
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Scott Tipton, J. Paul Brown stick with Donald Trump
After lewd tape revealed, others in state GOP jumping ship
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Amendment would benefit ranchers, rafting companies
Measure would give exemption on using government-owned property
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Amendment aims to strike slavery language from Colorado Constitution
Archaic law concerns enslavement as punishment