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Afternoon snow flurries hit Durango, region
Next chance for precipitation in Durango is this weekend
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Professor explains alcohol effects on human body at Fort Lewis College
Stanford chemistry educator talks at FLC about how alcohol affects humans
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A waiting place in Durango
As some in the region wait for more temperate weather, others wait for something simple – like a friend. This pooch patiently awaits the return of that one special person…
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Teen brains lose IQ, don’t form properly with drug use, anti-drug advocate says in Durango
‘Pay attention to what you see, what you smell and what you hear’
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Updating 19th century mining law proves hard as rock
Proposed mining fee would help clean up abandoned sites, senators say
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Silverton, San Juan County say yes to Superfund
Research on mines to clean up could take years
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Rain barrel legislation passes out of Colorado House committee
Residents could capture water in two 55-gallon containers
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Public Lands Day bill sparks criticism of Washington management in Colorado
GOP amendment asserts inadequate fed deference to local uses
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High school students talk to Rotarians Three local high school students will talk about their experiences at a recent Rotary World Peace Conference at the meeting of the Rotary Club…
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Tuesday Durango Dayplanner
Meetings and Events “Lunch & Lights” workshop, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at La Plata Electric Association’s Durango headquarters, 45 Stewart St. (Bodo Industrial Park). Great Decisions discussion session “Migration”, 11:45 a.m.-1:45…
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Heavy snow possible in San Juans, chain laws in effect on some passes
Fast-moving Pacific storm headed for Colorado
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You’re not off the hook with a deferred judgment in La Plata County
You might get a pass on conviction, but the crime remains publicly noted
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Report details last week’s massive avalanche north of Silverton
Skiers ‘amazingly unharmed’ in Red Mountain Pass slide
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Montezuma sheriff ups livestock inspections
Nowlin says effort a preventative measure to deter thefts
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Rollover off U.S. Highway 550 results in minor injuries
3 adults, 1 child in car in Sunday morning accident
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27-year-old plans to challenge U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton
Carbondale man mounts primary campaign against well-known Republican lawmaker
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Fort Lewis College to host community service day Students and workers from STEM3 TRIO Student Support Services at Fort Lewis College will host a community service day Saturday at three…
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Monday Durango Dayplanner
Meetings and Events Sunrise Yoga adult classes, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., $5, Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County, 2750 Main Ave. 259-0385. “Burning Down the House”, 5:30-10…
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‘Puppy napsack’
Durango Herald reader Kim Morton sent in this photo of 9-week-old puppy Charlie taking a quick nap while hiking in the Weminuche Wilderness.Courtesy of Kim Morton Durango Herald Facebook reader…
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Study shows public land is good for rural areas in the West
Personal income rising faster in counties with more areas owned by state, federal governments
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Owners of Francisco’s spar with city over veranda on building
Planners say facade has no historical significance
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Colorado state senator from Durango pushes for wildfire mitigation
Gov. Hickenlooper zeroed out fire-reduction funding in budget proposal for upcoming year
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Grants help expand child care in Southwest Colorado
Employee shortage remains a challenge
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‘Our little black secret’
Colorado’s African American infants die three times more often than white infants