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Indigenous Peoples Day: Real History of the Americas, all day, FLC Student Union Ballroom, www.fortlewis.edu/homecoming. Sunrise Yoga adult classes, 7-8 a.m. or 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys & Girls Club next to…
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Caption This! ‘Back away slowly, clown’
This week’s photo comes from Duane Fiorini, who took it of his neighbor’s dogs peering down at him.Courtesy of Duane Fiorini The photo comes from Duane Fiorini, who took the…
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West History
25 years ago: Purgatory-Durango Ski Resort and Sportours, the largest wholesale ski tour operator in Southern California, have signed an agreement to provide non-stop jet service between Los Angeles International…
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Construction will close Colorado 184 at Narraguinnep Canal
One-week road closure expected
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Vault gym to hold ‘Push for a Cure’ on Sunday
The event features partner-friendly workouts. Each team’s $50 entry fee will go to the family of Kristen Dugan, who died Sept. 14 after a battle with cancer. She is survived…
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Drive ‘deer-wise’ and save lives during migration period
The migration period is usually the last weeks of October into early November, but drivers are cautioned to be aware of wildlife all though fall and winter months. For more…
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Rosa Cemetery cleanup set for Oct. 22
Anyone with family or friends buried at the Rosa Cemetery is welcome to help, including those who need community service hours to fulfill their obligation and make a difference in…
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Durango breweries take medals home from Great American Beer Festival
Steamworks, Ska and Carver each awarded at competitive beer contest
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Cortez landlords pay settlement after fraud allegation
Couple accused of excessive rent in HUD program
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Vehicle crash on Coal Bank Pass temporarily closes lane on Highway 550
Traffic was alternating through a single lane at mile marker 58, but both lanes were clear just before 11 a.m., CDOT spokesperson Lisa Schwantes said. Details on the crash were…
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Schwartz makes 3rd Congressional contest competitive with Tipton, Kent
By Peter Marcus Herald Denver Bureau Democrat Gail Schwartz couldn’t sit on the sideline this election. In weighing her run to unseat Republican Scott Tipton in the 3rd Congressional District,…
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Grease trap causes smelly situation behind Francisco’s Building
Repairs were expected Saturday afternoon
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Southwest Open School receives El Pomar grant
El Pomar awards SWOS $25K for work with at-risk, diverse students
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End of Life Options talk slated
Proposition 106 would give terminally ill, mentally capable adults who are Colorado residents access to prescription medication to end their lives, if their pain and suffering becomes unbearable. For more…
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NAIFA to meet Wednesday at First National Bank
Brandon Nickel, a trainer with Freedom Personal Development, will present “Train Your Brain for Success.” Nickel has trained business professionals from all walks of life, on personal-development skills that make…
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GC Solutions to manufacture water-treatment product in Bayfield
Durangoan funded product development in Ukraine
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Inmate starts fire at juvenile detention center in Durango
Lighter used to ignite papers, clothes and bedding
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Fort Lewis College students prepare for social side of careers
More than 100 attend Etiquette Dinner
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Photo: Singing the broken-down bus blues
Kay Salwen plays guitar as she and Topher Firelli wait for a tow truck Friday morning. Their bus broke down in the center of Colorado Avenue just off of Florida…
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Fort Lewis College to shift to biweekly payroll
No-interest loans will be available as they transition
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House fire on Silverton Street under control in northern Durango
The Durango Fire Protection District controlled a house fire on Silverton Avenue in Durango on Friday evening.Courtesy of Battalion Chief Mike Krupa/Durango Fire Protection District “The fire occurred in the…
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Fort Lewis College updates sexual harassment policy
School wants safe environment to report assault, solve problems
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Utah residents fear contamination from uranium mill
White Mesa speaks out about toxic spills, drinking water
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Photo: Preparing to open Chapman Hill Ice Rink
City of Durango recreation supervisor Matt Morrissey clears ice Friday after operating the Zamboni at Chapman Hill Ice Rink. The rink opens Saturday with the annual hockey gear swap from…
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El Moro water heater to be dissected for clues to fire
Restaurant likely to be closed for three months
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Local First Advocacy Team to meet Thursday
Durango Herald file Bring a brown bag lunch. For more information, visit www.local-first.org.