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Legislation attempts to curb ADA lawsuits
Businesses report being coerced into settlements
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Classes will teach your dog to behave in public
Durango Herald file Wag Between Barks will hold its Canine Manners Level 1 and 2 classes from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays beginning Sept. 20 and from 10:30 to 11:30…
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Domestic violence volunteer advocates sought
du1-i-syn Alternative Horizons, a nonprofit providing support to domestic violence survivors in La Plata and San Juan counties, is seeking volunteer advocates to staff its 24-hour hotline. A free training…
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Arc refuses to fade into history
Crew strips rock from controversial sculpture, but it survives
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Helping bears by removing a fruity temptation
Fruit harvesting helps lower bear interactions
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Details emerge in marijuana heist that turned deadly
Judge to decide if case against Alvin Flores can proceed
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Durango police chief announces retirement
Jim Spratlen to step down at the end of this month
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GOP hopes Iran nuclear deal will hurt Michael Bennet
Attempts made to keep state’s lackluster U.S. Senate race competitive
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Athletes to End Alzheimer’s hosting walk/run
Athletes to End Alzheimer’s will hold a 5K/10K walk/run featuring music by Caitlin Cannon of the Cannondolls and other bands along the route at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Santa Rita…
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Nonprofits receive funds from concert series
Ten La Plata County nonprofit groups each received $1,500 from proceeds of the summer Community Concert Series at The Rochester Hotel’s Secret Garden. The awarded organizations are The Riverhouse Children’s…
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Governor appoints district court, county judges
Federal prosecutor Todd Norvell to fill open position
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True West Rodeo to commemorate 9/11
Event will benefit first responder and veteran groups
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Animas High School students learn trust, collaboration on rope course
Exercise builds teamwork, trust
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Snowdown poster unveiling, kickoff planned
The Intergalactic Snowdown Poster Unveiling and Kick-Off Party is set for 5:30-7 p.m. Sept. 28 at The Palace Restaurant, 505 Main Ave. There will be a viewing of the official…
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Big money pours into Colorado ballot issue campaigns
Proponents of life-ending medication for the terminally ill report $4.5 million
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Photo: Ready for rain
Ashley Bertrand, 5, may be young, but she knows to stay prepared when the seasons change. Ashley is watching football practice at Miller Middle School. She is the daughter of…
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Third trial set for Shiprock man accused of sexual assault
Harold Nakai, 43, chose not to waive right to speedy trial
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Cowboy poetry event seeks parade entries
The Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering seeks entries for its motorless parade on Oct. 1. There is no entry fee, and trophies will be awarded in seven categories. Online registration, available…
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United Airlines increases capacity at Durango
A United Airlines flight lands at the Durango-La Plata County Airport earlier this year. The airline willl fly larger capacity planes to the airport beginning in Oct. 30.Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald…
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EPA adds Bonita Peak Mining District to Superfund list
Listing for remediations comes about 1 year after Gold King Mine spill
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Benefit planned to support The Chip Peddler
Business owner was injured in cycling accident
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Driver, passenger in Silverton car chase identified
James Lampley, 24, of Clovis, N.M., arrested
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Driver in last week’s rollover near Bayfield dies
Francis Taylor, 23, suffered injuries in Aug. 29 crash
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Efforts to contain panhandling see mixed results
Business group intends to continue outreach to homeless next year
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Durango City Council supports airport tax initiative
Opponent argues funding would be more fair if taken from sales tax
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Poll shows presidential race nearly tied
In Colorado, Clinton campaign fights against apathy