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The Blotter

Tuesday 7:17 a.m. A man was sleeping in the bushes in front of the La Plata County Courthouse, 1060 East Second Ave. 8:23 a.m. An extremely intoxicated man was walking…

Winds heavily damage Weaselskin Farm south of Durango

Irrigation system ripped out, leaving crops without water

Taxidermic sheep outside Main Avenue store stolen again

Suspects got away in a 1990s red Datsun

Durango’s proposed construction defects law tweaked

Council will not hold another public meeting before vote

Researchers netting birds in the Oxbow Preserve

Council limits Oxbow access to protect birds

Mancos Half Marathon sees ‘incredible turnout’

In the first two races in 2014 and 2015, the event was known as the Cowboy Half Marathon and only included a 13.2-mile race, Gans said. For the third year,…

Scott Tipton easily survives primary challenge

Will face Democrat Gail Schwartz this November

Darryl Glenn wins Republican U.S. Senate primary

Once an underdog, surprise candidate turns attention to Democrat Bennet

The Blotter

Tuesday 6:41 a.m. Someone complained that blowing leaves were causing a noise disturbance in the 2300 block of West Second Avenue. Monday 4:56 p.m. A man reported that a woman…

Champagne wins nomination for district attorney

Democratic victor will run unopposed in November

City Councilors opt for fluoridation of drinking water

Health department director favors the practice

Photo: A smooth ride, for now

As spring runoff eases and flows slacken in the Animas River, Drew Nelson and his dog, Toby, enjoy a more mellow river ride on Tuesday. The Animas River peaked at…

Charges advance against sex-sting suspect

Judge reduces bail for man accused of soliciting a minor

Local Briefs

Growing Partners of Southwest Colorado seeks six leaders to participate in a Community Organizing Fellowship. The goal of the fellowship is to connect with and support projects and communities across…

With traumatic brain injury, cyclist faces long haul to recovery

Neil Hannum remains in intensive care after Sunday’s crash

La Plata County commissioners back BLM methane rule on 2-1 vote

Proposed regulations would cut natural gas flaring

Wednesday Durango Dayplanner

Sunrise Yoga adult classes, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County, 2750 Main Ave., $5, props provided, 259-0385. Bird walk organized by For the…

Primary election: Darryl Glenn wins in GOP Senate race

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Photos of the week

Colorado College focuses on Western water issues

Students take EcoFlight to survey Gold King from above

Red flag warning extends through western Colorado

A chance of thunderstorms in the region on Tuesday brought a red flag warning and the Durango Fire Protection District issued a burn ban for the day.Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald file…

Forest Service restores wetlands in Falls Creek

“The life wetlands support are phenomenal,” said district ranger Matt Janowiak. “Our water rights are big enough here to expand that area, and we decided let’s do that.” In the…

Commissioners discuss Montezuma County weed policy

New policy requires a no-spray agreement to avoid herbicides

Drug, alcohol residential treatment center proposed on Goeglein Gulch Road

Durango Planning Commission gives project early nod

Speed a factor in fatal motorcycle crash

Rider going downhill from Coal Bank Pass

Man convicted of armed robbery is cut in unrelated incident

Maurice Anderson injured while breaking up family dispute

Abortion debate turns to single-payer health care

Advocates worry state ballot drive could limit access

Survey: What restaurants would you like to see in Durango?

The Blotter

Monday 12:13 a.m. A vehicle hit a house in the east 200 block of 37th Street. Sunday 12:38 a.m. A woman slammed a cup into a man’s face at 8th…

Three men rescued from Cascade Creek

3 men rescued from Cascade CreekRescue ‘went smooth’