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Are the Gold King hearings a ‘farce’?
Democrats growing tired of Republican attacks on EPA
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Homeless man gets six months for trashing Forest Service land
Collected 8,500 pounds of debris
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State agrees to improve flows on Lower Dolores
Water Conservation Board says higher flows will improve river and fish health
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Hermosa Valley residents hear about mine spill
Irrigators worry about the long-term effects
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The Blotter
Durango Police Tuesday 10:55 a.m. A man washing himself in the river was yelling at rafters near Roosa Avenue and Ninth Street. Police issued a warning. Durango Fire Tuesday Firefighters…
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La Posta Road development slow
Infrastructure, permitting and market forces put brakes on construction
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Pot taxes take a holiday
Brianna Bergtholdt, a bud tender with Animas Herbal Wellness Center, assists Lynn Lucero with her purchase on Wednesday. “We are seeing a little bit more business today,” said manager Vanessa…
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Fish survived spill, but trout numbers fall
Wildlife officials concerned after river survey shows decreasing populations
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Business District takes new approach with panhandlers
Push is on for people to donate to nonprofits
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Ignacio teacher recommended for dismissal
Science instructor involved in physical altercation with boy
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Early Bird Toastmasters will meet every Friday Durango Early Bird Toastmasters will meet from 7 to 8:30 a.m. every Friday from September to May 20 at Holiday Inn, 21636 U.S.…
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Dayplanner Thursday
Arts and Entertainment Sue Keller, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., 247-4431. Robby Overfield, 7 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., 247-4431. RENT, Broadway musical, 7:30 p.m.,…
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Westendorff to seek a second term as commissioner
District 3 county commissioner says work to be done on land-use
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Colorado to invest $100M in bicycling
Hickenlooper hopes it will make state best place to ride
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EPA takes hands-off approach to investigation
Administrator Gina McCarthy testifies at congressional hearing
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Main Event sports bar owner throwing out the first pitch
Jeff Tipton, left and Richard Roskowinski stand inside The Main Event sports bar which opened in 2014. Tipton will throw the first pitch in Saturday’s Colorado Rockies game in Denver.Shaun…
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Barbara McLachlan to run for statehouse
Seeks to unseat Republican J. Paul Brown after her husband lost race
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Family pleas City Council not to move sewer plant to their property
City to complete the study on feasibility of site
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Say what? Are we losing a common language?
Jargon becoming norm for professions/organizations/taste groups
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The Blotter
Durango Police Monday 10:50 a.m. Someone accidentally leaned on an emergency button at Peerless Tyre, 1990 Main Ave. 6:16 p.m. A car was hit with a pellet gun in the…
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An oasis
The 4 Corners Rainbow Youth Center opened this week upstairs in Room 215 of the Main Mall. The center provides emotional and academic support for lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender and…
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Gold King spill leads to state-control discussion
Accident could renew talks on state control over federal lands
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County wants real-time water-monitoring system
Commissioners mull remedial options in aftermath of mine spill
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Super soaker
“We’re supposed to go on a summer holiday,” joked Pam Newman, left, who took shelter from a rainstorm with her husband, Guy Newman, on Tuesday afternoon at Buckley Park. The…
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Local Briefs
Community board meeting Wednesday A board of directors meeting for Community Connections Inc. will take place from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesday in the Lupine Conference Room at Community Connections,…
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Building shelter
As rain moved through the area Tuesday, a construction worker at 150 Confluence Ave. in Three Springs subdivision dons rain wear for the afternoon. The National Weather Service expects a…
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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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With evergreens, it’s only natural shedding
Forester: ‘Phenomenon’ is part of growth cycle, not beetle kill