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Mesa Verde’s gateway into the past at risk
Proposed drilling could change park’s scenic entrance
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Democrats move to address gender pay gap
Bills likely headed for defeat in GOP-controlled Senate
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Plan for oil and gas regulations aired in Cortez
Many urge protection of mountain bike trails at Phil’s World
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The Blotter
Durango Police Thursday 12:07 a.m. Several under-age people were drinking in a hot tub at the Hillcrest Apartments, 1000 Goeglein Gulch Road. 12:14 a.m. A man was assaulted in the…
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Friday Durango Dayplanner
Meetings and Events San Juan Square Dance Club, 6 p.m., Durango/La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave., 884-1338. Sunrise yoga adult classes, 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys & Girls Club of La…
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In Durango, students look at history from her side
Mix of subjects from the well-known to the obscure
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Local Briefs
Horse Rescue to hold Sunday fundraiser Spring Creek Horse Rescue will host a fundraiser from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Red Snapper, 144 East Ninth Street. The event…
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Boxes of books trucked to sale
Scott Rahilly unloads boxes of books Thursday with the help of volunteers with Friends of the Library at the Durango Public Library. The organization’s annual book sale runs from 9:30…
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Former Ignacio employee charged with theft
Nearly $70,000 suspected missing from front desk interactions
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Travel Channel films Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge
Butch Cassidy focus of pilot episode examining the West
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Bar stool trivia for St. Patrick’s Day
13 million pints of Guinness will be consumed worldwide
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Steamworks closing in April for remodel
Restaurant to create larger waiting area, new kitchen
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Diversity event to highlight common ground, differences
Sixth annual dialogue planned for Saturday
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Durango considers permit parking along Narrow Gauge Avenue
Program aimed at downtown employees working on Main
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The Blotter
Durango Police Wednesday 12:47 a.m. A man threatened to kill a woman and her roommates in the east 100 block of 29th Street. Tuesday 7:52 a.m. A bicycle was abandoned…
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Thursday Durango Dayplanner
Meetings and Events Durango High Noon Rotary meeting, noon, DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio, www.durangohighnoonrotary.com. Kiwanis Club of Durango meeting, noon, Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Traditional…
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Local Briefs
Attend a walk and a potluck in Ignacio Healing Spirits, an after-care group from Peaceful Spirit, invites everyone to join in its monthly Memorial Walk at 10 a.m. Saturday in…
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Swing season in full gear
Dave Tarket practices chip shots for his gold match Wednesday at Hillcrest Golf Course where winter cross country skiing has given way to spring golf.Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald
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Colorado-grown food, farms celebrated in Legislature
Lawmakers also recognize centennial farms
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Reaction to Supreme Court nomination splits down party lines
Republicans assail Obama, while Democrats urge GOP to act
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40 illegally operating wells ordered shut down in La Plata County
Investigation finds a risk to human health, environment
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Fire destroys home southeast of Durango
La Plata County man credited with saving occupant
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East Third Avenue residents ask for help with traffic
Herald file photo<br><br>On Tuesday, residents from East Third Avenue asked the Durango City Council for help with traffic concerns. Residents of East Third Avenue called on Durango City Council to…
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3 Southwest Coloradoans win fire mitigation awards
Southwest Coloradoans accounted for 3 out of 12 awards handed out nationally for fire mitigation work performed in communities. The National Fire Mitigation Award is authorized by four firefighting agencies:…
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Tracking black bears
Researchers are learning how towns change bear behavior, populations
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Durango City Council delays hearings on affordable housing
On Tuesday, the Durango City Council delayed two public hearings on policies meant to encourage affordable housing.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald file photo Two potential steps to encourage affordable housing were delayed…