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Red Cross offers Halloween safety tips The American Red Cross offers these steps for people to follow for a safe Halloween: Add reflective tape to costumes and trick-or-treat bags. Wear…
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Gold King mine owner: I won’t let Gladstone get stolen from me
Todd Hennis speaks for first time since Aug. 5 blowout
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La Plata County Economic Summit kicks off
Sessions cover business silos, Internet of Things
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Purgatory Resort begins snowmaking for early opening
Dylan Dreher checks the progress of snowmaking operations Nov. 18, 2014, at Purgatory Resort. The resort has already started making snow this year in preparation for a planned opening day…
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Marching Bayfield Wolverines capture 3rd at state
68-member band had plenty of support in Pueblo
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Fort Lewis College sophomore, 20, dies from alcohol complications
Mani Ericksen was studying anthropology
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Proposed federal rule would protect streams near mines
Effort seeks to limit environmental impact of mining
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A helping hand for those who served
Stand Down fair works to end vet homelessness, help with life’s needs
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Healthy Choices group to review codes
Durango school board talks drugs, safety and assessments
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The Blotter
Durango Police Monday 12 a.m. A man reported that his girlfriend was breaking things with a hammer at his house in the 2000 block of Delwood Avenue. Durango Fire Monday…
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Mountain Studies Institute to interpret EPA Animas River pollution data
During a Durango City Council meeting Tuesday, the need for greater understanding of Animas River pollution and more responsible dog ownership sparked discussion around the need for changes. After the…
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Dayplanner Wednesday
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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GOP debate offers advocates chance to steal spotlight
Boulder provides conducive environment for progressives ahead of showdown
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Rocky Horror Show to be performed The Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave., will present Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show – Live On Stage at these times: An all-ages show…
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Durango High School begins upgrade on stadium
DHS needs to raise $1.6 million by May for the track and field
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Guv’s office explains attorney general spat
Coffman says her post a key check and balance
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Women challenge hopefuls to close pay gap at University of Colorado Boulder GOP debate
As GOP presidential candidates descend on Boulder for their third televised debate, the Women’s Foundation of Colorado is releasing a new report on the economic status of women in the…
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Touching up the Newman
Michael Richardson with Durango Painting puts the finishing touches on the Newman Building, at Main Avenue and Eighth Street, on Tuesday.Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald
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The Blotter
Durango Police Friday 7:58 a.m. A man took tools from another man’s shed at the Royal Motel, 2068 Main Ave. 5:24 p.m. A man was putting a suspicious package in…
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Voters asked to lift restrictions on local fiber-optic lines
Improved Internet services could benefit businesses and consumers
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It’s a snap
Sam Bridgham, center, conducts a Lego Robotics workshop on Monday at the Durango Community Recreation Center showing off some possibilities to Taylor William, 8, right, and Carter Koch, 6.Shaun Stanley/Durango…
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Keep the raincoats out
A lone bicyclist takes a spin down the Animas River Trail on Monday under mostly cloudy skies and isolated rainstorms. The National Weather Service expects sunny skies Tuesday, but rain…
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Trial begins for Hesperus man accused of child sex assault
Marx will face nine felony counts
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Judge takes vacation; DUI arrests don’t
One drunken driving conviction in September due to judge’s absence
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7-2-11 shutters its doors
The exterior of the closed 7-2-11 store in the 1800 of North Main Avenue as seen Friday.Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald The longstanding 7-2-11 on Main Avenue closed its doors this month.…
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Friends of the Arts back on feet
Board seeing more volunteers, no longer seeking dissolution
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Dayplanner Tuesday
Meetings and Events Master’s Men Ministries of Colorado meeting, 6:30 a.m., DoubleTree Hotel Lounge, 501 Camino del Rio, 749-2888. AARP Driver Safety Course, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (registration, 8:15 a.m.), Pine…