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Environmental Protection Agency proposes Superfund for San Juan County

Effort to address toxic leaks in wake of Gold King Mine spill

The Blotter

Durango Police Tuesday 11:51 a.m. Police responded to a rear-end accident in the 1400 block of Main Avenue in front of Burger King. 2:14 p.m. Lumber was in the road…

Tribal elders express concern for museum

Artifacts are the primary focus

Durango City Council discuses affordable homes vs. legal rights

City weighs making construction defects lawsuits tougher to file

Durango Council OKs extra funding for trail near Three Springs

Expansion to $3 million project approved

Mancos Parks and Rec director moving on

Hopkins spent nine years in charge

Barz elected mayor of Mancos; Internet issue passes

Baskin, Becker, Benally, Brooks and Hallam win board seats

Wednesday Durango Dayplanner

Meetings and Events Durango Daybreak Rotary Club meeting, 6:45 a.m., Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave., 749-6332. Kiwanis of the Narrow Gauge meeting, 6:45-7:30 a.m., Carver Brewing Co., 1022…

Colorado legislative committee leaves teen sexting bill in limbo

Lawmakers deeply conflicted by ‘icky’ subject

Dolores votes in five candidates, mayor

Lopez unopposed as mayor; Ince, 23, edges out Mueller in a tight race of write-ins

Cortez kids plant White House garden with Michelle Obama

Fourth-graders help first lady with her kitchen garden

Local Briefs

Enjoy spaghetti and meatballs on April 30 The 42nd annual Spaghetti and Meatball Supper will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. April 30 at the Sacred Heart Parish, 254…

Durangoans to compete in app competition

Go Code Colorado in its 3rd year

High winds prompt red flag warning in La Plata County

Storm expected to bring significant rain this weekend

Motorcyclist wrecks after leading police on chase south of Durango

With police in pursuit, speeds hit 100 mph

The Blotter

Durango Police Monday 12:24 p.m. A woman needed help with a credit card that was stuck in a parking meter in the east 100 block of Seventh Street. 2:59 p.m.…

Students in Durango investigate food waste for Earth Day project

Great Old Broads challenges middle schoolers to create documentaries

Unknowns remain about marijuana’s impact on public health

From left, Cody Goss, Luke Mason, Maggie Gallagher and Jamie Knight make up the second annual marijuana panel held Monday at Fort Lewis College.Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald Colorado is more than…

Forest Service wants Purgatory to deal with hazardous trees

Dead tree removal slated for summer

The Blotter

Durango Police Monday 5:52 a.m. A 17-year-old boy was high on methamphetamine and being combative in the 5800 block of Main Avenue. Saturday 12:05 a.m. A vehicle hit a tree…

State offers assistance to pay heating bills

Deadline to apply is April 30

Colorado Legislature kills fracking bill that would have given local control

Two Democrats join Republicans in opposition

Local Briefs

Women’s Foundation seeks statewide input The Women’s Foundation of Colorado is conducting a statewide survey of women to better understand their experiences and needs. The foundation is dedicated to helping…

Tuesday Durango Dayplanner

Meetings and Events Master’s Men Ministries of Colorado, meeting, 6:30 a.m., DoubleTree Hotel Lounge, 501 Camino del Rio, 749-2888. Great Decisions meeting, international affairs discussion group, 11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m., Durango…

Walking Ms. Rajah

40 illegally operating wells ordered shut down in La Plata County

Investigation finds a risk to human health, environment

Jim Isgar remembered in state Senate

Former senator’s heart was as large as he was tall

Defendants find help from former Durango police captain

Dale Smith works with people who owe court fines, restitution