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Rocky Mountain Energy Summit examines intersecting industry issues
Economics juxtaposed with environmental concerns
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Sheriff’s Office training to dive, catch drunken boaters
La Plata County waterways will see greater law enforcement
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Saturday Durango Dayplanner
San Juan Brewfest, 1-5 p.m., Buckley Park, 1200 Main Ave., http://sanjuanbrewfest.com. Henry Stoy, piano, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Jean-Pierre Bakery, 601 Main Ave., 385-0122. The Black Velvet Duo, 5-9 p.m., Animas…
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Human remains found in forest east of Pagosa Springs
Skull, clothing discovered east of Pagosa
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Photo: Fort Lewis College students move in
Fort Lewis College freshman Lexi Steele of Dallas, Texas, unpacks and organizes her belongings Friday in her dorm room. Classes will begin Monday.Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald
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Photo: Monsoon season reluctant to lose its grip
Rain moves over the Durango area Friday as seen from Blue Hill southwest of town. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue in the region through Saturday, but sunny…
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Towaoc woman pleads not guilty to murder charge
Towaoc resident released to Durango halfway house
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Cortez discusses marijuana cultivation in industrial park
Larry Grider, an equipment operator for the city of Cortez, dumps a load of dirt and debris in the Cortez Industrial Park. A marijuana grow facility is been examined as…
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Bernie Sanders endorses Colorado single-payer health initiative
Support comes as infighting plagues Democrats
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Former Durango man dies in glider crash near Telluride
‘Glider Bob’ was a dancer, actor, woodworker and pilot
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Proposed marijuana grow facility leads to well water anxiety
Bayfield-area residents concerned their wells could dry up
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Hickenlooper defends draft executive order on clean air
Tells energy executives the state can do more to curb carbon pollution
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City might study recreation facility expansions
Hockey rink, fieldhouse and rec center needs would be examined
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Silverton man passes out on courthouse steps, evades trial
Michael Murphy, 64, suspected of pepper-spraying deputies in 2013
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Mesa Verde celebrates 100 years of the National Park Service
Superintendent urges others to ‘share the magic’
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Photo: Rock work will adjust Animas River flow
An excavator works in the Animas River on Thursday upstream near Smelter Rapid as a crew works to adjust flows of the river in order to improve recreation, fish migration…
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Heavy rains cause overflow at EPA’s water-treatment plant
Lack of public notification caused widespread rumors this week
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Cool temperatures, rain usher in rockfall season
Freeze-thaw cycle loosens boulders that hammer area roads
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Durango School District 9-R ramps up school security
‘The conversation should start at home’
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Father: Son faked identity in recounting assault over Redskins jersey
Mike Dahl says he didn’t send email, give phone interviews
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Proponents of minimum wage hike attacked over workers’ pay
Amended filing states paid campaign workers got at least $12 an hour
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State says revisions to transit funding coming in March
Proposals could slash funds for Durango, Western Slope bus services
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Euthanized deer to be tested for chronic wasting disease
Deer acting strangely Wednesday in Durango
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EPA seeks depository for mine waste treatment plant sludge
Agency vets businesses with mine cleanup ideas
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Photo: First sign of winter on La Plata Mountains
Seasonal changes are here: Light snow fell overnight on the La Plata Mountains. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected Wednesday in the Four Corners, and isolated storms are expected Thursday…
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Three finalists named for 6th Judicial District judgeship
Governor has 15 days to appoint new judge
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Durango police discount allegations after dashcam review
Social media posts claimed woman was injured during traffic stop
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Wilson Gulch Road set for October opening
Road will stay closed during Bridge to Nowhere repairs