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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 The foundational manners courses are the first step to a well-behaved dog that owners can take into public places. Tuesday classes will run from Sept. 20 to…
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Domestic violence volunteer advocates sought
du1-i-syn A free training will be held Nov. 3-4. Bilingual volunteers are especially needed. For more information, call 247-4374 or visit www.alternativehorizons.org.
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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
The Sacred Hula Dancers will perform a sendoff, and Batucada and the Dan Higby Band will play with Cannon on the course. A mini sports expo, silent auction, and living…
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Nonprofits receive funds from concert series
The awarded organizations are The Riverhouse Children’s Center, Growing Partners of Southwest Colorado, Spring Creek Horse Rescue, Women’s Resource Center, La Plata Youth Services, The Durango Choral Society, La Plata…
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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
There will be a viewing of the official poster by 2017 Snowdown Artist Shan Wells, as well as appetizers, a cash bar, and volunteer sign-up opportunities. Costumes are encouraged. For…
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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
Online registration, available until Sept. 29, is encouraged. Volunteers are also needed. Visit www.durangocowboygathering.org/parade.php or call (512) 517-5619 to register, volunteer, or for more information.
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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