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The Blotter

Thursday 8:18 a.m. A washer and dryer were stolen in the west 100 block of 10th Street. 8:40 a.m. A dairy product truck and a motorcycle were involved in a…

Photo: Dock dog soars

Sadie, a 6-year-old yellow Labrador retriever, leaps off a dock as her owner, Sandra Youngman of Aurora, throws a toy. At the Dock Dogs competition at the Four Corners Pet…

Internet/phone outage in Southwest Colorado affecting 911 lines

Century Link has no estimated time of resumption of service

GOP candidates differ over student testing in race for state board

Rankin, Stapleton aim to take on Democrat

Cattle grazing reintroduced to Forest Service lands

Livestock to be off-loaded at Upper Hermosa, Elbert Creek

Fire burns 30 acres south of Durango

Resident lost control of open burn south of Durango

Heat wave expected this weekend in Southwest Colorado

Durango may see record highs this weekend

Flood study planned for South Mineral drainage

Agency to evaluate risk in South Mineral drainage in 2017

Long-term campers in San Juan Mountains spur campground closures

Transient campsites a growing problem in San Juan National Forest

The Blotter

WednesdayFirefighters and medics responded to 12 calls, including a fire alarm in the at DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio, and a gas leak in the 19000 block of U.S.…

Puppy ‘rescuer’ said things ‘turned bad’ despite good intentions

Owner says dog in vehicle just 6 minutes before calls to authorities

Colorado U.S. Senate primary: Keyser holds fast amid controversies

Candidate says ‘I’m the one’ to beat Bennet

Daily Planner

Open mic, 7-11 p.m., Steaming Bean, downstairs Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave., 403-1200, theirishembassypub.com. Karaoke, 8 p.m., 8th Avenue Tavern, 509 East Eighth Ave., 259-8801. Andy Janowsky, 5:30-10 p.m.,…

Local briefs

Geologist Christian J. Heine will speak to the The event will occur during the Rotary Club’s dinner meeting at the Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. With more than 34 years…

Suspected fugitive from Iowa kills himself during standoff outside Cortez

Man confronted at home on Colorado 145

BLM expected to move ahead with redistricting

San Juan County officials object to proposed change

Photo: Down with old, up with the new

Dems get gun control votes after filibuster

U.S. Senate candidates won’t talk restrictions; Bennet implores action

Lawyers state cases in sex assault, homicide retrial in Nicole Redhorse case

Harold Nakai granted new trial after prior conviction

Truck loses brakes, hits five cars on U.S. Highway 160

Five-vehicle pileup with minor injuries now cleared

No-burn order issued in Durango as hot, dry weather continues

Red flag warning extends through much of western Colorado

Photos: Thirsty moose

Political candidates

Colorado U.S. Senate Primary Robert Blaha Ryan Frazier Darryl Glenn Jack Graham Jon Keyser Republican race in the 3rd Congressional District Experience vs. upstart in GOP 3rd State Board of…

Silverpeak Equestrian Team thrives in the Wild West

Horse tales vary from the speedy to the obstinate

Jury selected in 2007 sexual assault, homicide case

Open statements expected Thursday in trial for Harold Nakai

Senate primary: Graham stands apart on some issues

Former Democrat, first to make ballot, avoids flash

Long-term mitigation plans for Bondad Hill in the works

Debris will be used for erosion control near airport

LPEA delays controversial waiver vote again

Board waiting on decision from energy regulatory commission

Summit explores solutions to Colorado homelessness

Some providers drop sobriety and time limits

Photo: Field of dreams

Dirt work on the Durango High School football field is underway as contractors prepare to resurface with artificial turf.Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald