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Half of La Plata County caucuses failed to vote in DA race
Confusion, crowds meant some precincts ran out of time
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One injured in La Plata County crash
First responders with Durango Fire Protection District work a single-vehicle rollover on Lightner Creek Road (County Road 207) Wednesday morning. The driver was taken to Mercy Regional Medical Center with…
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Concerns raised over King II coal mine dump site
Residents ask for additional monitoring for lead, mercury
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Property tax increase favored for Durango-La Plata County Airport expansion
Commissioners schedule formal vote Tuesday
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Just jousting
Two mule deer bucks practice their fighting skills on the Fort Lewis College campus even though they are months past the rutting season.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
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The Blotter
Durango Police Monday 9:36 a.m. A burglary was reported overnight in the 600 block of East Second Avenue. 10:15 a.m. Someone reported an illegal camp near the 500 block of…
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Caucuses begin in La Plata County
Caucus turnout in La Plata County and around Colorado was heavy on Tuesday evening, especially for the Democrats, as the state joined a dozen other states taking the pulse of…
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Durango’s newest ‘leapling’ is baby boy
Derek Kaden Bundy made the leap at 4:06 a.m. Monday, becoming Durango’s newest leap year baby. Derek was born to Laura Murphy and Bruce Bundy of Durango. He weighed 9…
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Former Mancos marshal pleads guilty to drunken driving offense
John Cox faces 10 days in jail
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Women’s Resource Center names award winners
The Women’s Resource Center has announced the winners for its annual Extraordinary Women Awards. An award’s luncheon will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Durango DoubleTree, 501 Camino…
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Fort Lewis College prof explores evolution of masculinity
Research on men’s gender and masculinities is complex
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Beekeepers will gathering Wednesday Southern Colorado Beekeepers will hold a gathering and a workshop at 6 p.m. Wednesday at 204 Sage Crest Way, Bayfield. Participants should bring two buckets, a…
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Durango senator works compromise on Public Lands Day bill
Deal quells partisan gridlock over federal management
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Durango man faces 90 days jail for shooting into a house
Ian Meier says he was cleaning gun when it accidentally went off
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Wednesday Durango Dayplanner
Meetings and Events Kiwanis of the Narrow Gauge meeting, 6:45-7:30 a.m., Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave., 375-0079. Sunrise Yoga adult classes, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys & Girls…
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Steaming Bean Coffee Co. to close doors Friday in Durango
Main Avenue loses ‘unplanned meeting place’ after landlord, owner fail to agree
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Storm clears on Colorado rain-barrel bill
Measure passes through state House with widespread support
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Bernie Sanders takes Colorado after young people turn out for caucuses
Republicans disappointed not to poll for presidency
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Volunteer group works to fight Fort Lewis College students’ hunger
Grub Hub adds hot lunches to support services
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The Blotter
Durango Police Sunday 6:52 p.m. A man was standing in the road trying to stop traffic near Roosa Avenue and Ninth Street. 7:08 p.m. A man with two black eyes…
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Southwest Colorado Community College campuses open food pantries
Southwest Colorado Community College Executive Dean Tonya Nelson and student support specialist Kiesa Howell stand with students as they celebrate the opening of the Panther Student Pantry. Students at the…
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Ski conditions perfect for some
While some longtime Western Slopers may be hoping for better snow conditions, they were just right for first-time skier Xavier Rittermann. Rittermann was skiing with help from his father, Brian…
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La Plata County Planning Department recommends denial of King II permit
Parties unable to reach agreement on road improvements
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Sister arrested in fatal Towaoc stabbing
Women were fighting over a cellphone, witness says
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Hickenlooper recommends Superfund listing for mine sites around Silverton
‘The end of one process and the start of a much longer one’
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Photos of the week
A look back at the top photos taken last week by Durango Herald photographers.
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Half Marathon open for registration Registration is now open for the third annual Mancos Half Marathon and 5K, a fundraiser for Mancos Public Library on June 25. For starters, a…
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Western Colorado officials voice support for new methane rules
State rules influence proposed federal effort
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Tuesday Durango Dayplanner
Meetings and Events Kid’s storytime, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 East First St., Mancos. DeColores Civitan club meeting, noon, call Lon Erwin at 247-1019 for location. Pre-Caucus Pump Up…