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Animas High seniors demonstrate learning in big ways

Students constructing a tiny house, solar car

Saturday Durango Dayplanner

Meetings and Events Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, First National Bank parking lot, www.durangofarmersmarket.org. La Plata County Historic Driving Tour, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., various locations, 749-5338. Poker run to kick…

local briefs

Programs on tap at Pine River Library Pine River Library will offer these programs: Babysitter training class will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 26 to 27 for…

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Some of our people are wondering if County Agriculturist Smith has had any calls from the farmers thus far this spring. It appears he has had more…

The Blotter

Durango Police Friday 3:19 p.m. A man was sleeping under a table in the lobby of the post office, 222 W. Eighth St. 3:29 p.m. A woman was passed out…

Historic scenes may fill windows of vacant spaces in downtown Durango

City piloting project this year

Crash snarls traffic on Camino del Rio

No injuries in rear-end incident

Test your knowledge of legislative session

Test your knowledge of legislative session

S.W. Colorado lawmakers reflect on wins, losses

Water, wildfires and Gold King Mine spill tops the list

Trail of dead bills blamed on partisanship at Colorado Legislature

Roads, primary, fee restructure died late

Food truck owners stack up at Main Avenue and 11th Street

Businesses open under temporary permits

Colo. House, La Plata County candidates take on housing concerns

Affordable homes key issue at Home Builders forum

Railroad narrators take riders back to Victorian era

It’s not every day that a history buff can relive the era that fascinates them most. That is, unless you’re a Victorian narrator on the “This is the best job…

Montezuma County sheriff: Legal pot attractive to drug traffickers

May 6 Mancos bust nabs Kentucky man, $18,000

Friday Dayplanner

Meetings and Events Durango Early Bird Toastmasters meeting, improve communication, presentation and leadership skills, 7-8:30 a.m., Holiday Inn, 21636 U.S. Highway 160 West, 749-1741, [email protected], www.earlybirdtoastmasters.org. Education Fair, free, 8…

Rain barrels cleared to catch roof runoff

Governor signs bill bringing two-year effort to a close

Local Briefs

Chimney Rock opens Sunday for season Chimney Rock National Monument will open for the 2016 season on Sunday. The site is accessible for guided walking tours at 9:30 a.m., 11…

The Blotter

Durango Police Wednesday 10:03 a.m. A black SUV was stranded in traffic in the 3100 block of Main Avenue. 11:34 a.m. Transients were sleeping on the patio at Nini’s Taqueria,…

Photo: Jazzing up Durango with art

Steamboat sinks Durango in ‘Best Town Ever’ poll

Not all Durangoans saddened by loss

Vehicle slides on beer mash, rolls over near Durango Airport

A pickup truck rolled over Thursday morning near the Durango-La Plata County Airport after sliding on spilled beer mash. The crash occurred about 10:10 a.m. on Colorado Highway 172 near…

Durango High School hires a new principal

Jonathan Hoerl is an assistant principal at Overland High in Denver

Durango High School students shine at journalism conference

Members of Durango High School’s El Diablo staff, from left, Seth Marvin-Vanderryn, Harry Steinberg, Blake McClain and Connor Henry, are geared up for a Quiz Bowl at the National High…

Oxbow Preserve trail could open year-round

Interior would be closed to protect wildlife

Wildcat Mining hopes to start operations in La Plata Canyon

After years of trouble, company must meet state demands by July 1

Sewage-treatment plant at Santa Rita Park to consume sports courts

The playground equipment at Santa Rita Park is nearing completion. It could be open in two weeks after workers fix the irrigation system and put in place sod and wood…

Photo: A banner day

Danny Klone, father of Taylor Klone, a Durango High School sophomore girls soccer player, attaches red flags to the home team stands before Wednesday’s 4A girls soccer playoff match at…

Mancos State Park prepares for a busy summer

Visitation at Mancos State Park continues to climb

Groundwater monitoring on tap for talk Thursday

Effects of fracking, drilling to be discussed

Home builders group to host candidates

County, state candidates to take industry questions