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Fort Lewis College brings expertise to Animas River

School’s scientists will assist, library makes guide

Catching fish for metals testing

Pete Deren, an aquatic technician with Colorado Parks and Wildlife, shocked and collected 10 adult fish, including this brown trout, on Friday from the Animas River. Deren and Jim White,…

Spill in the Animas River ignites passions over EPA’s mission

EPA administrator Gina McCarthy spoke to the media about the contamination of the Animas River on Wednesday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds.Steve Lewis/Durango Herald WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ever since…

The Blotter

Durango Police Friday 12:18 a.m. A drunken woman was passed out in a median with her pants down near East Third Avenue and 13th Street. Thursday 7:42 a.m. A man…

Full steam ahead for Railfest

A Galloping Goose cruises along the tracks of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad on Friday during the second day of True West Railfest. The event will continue Saturday…

Trout farm faces uncertain future because of Animas River pollution

River opening may not be enough for Little Fishes

Animas River reopens after Gold King Mine fiasco

Health advisory issued for recreational users

La Plata County comp plan addresses infrastructure needs

Water infrastructure is sorely lacking in La Plata County or is poorly maintained, water system manager Robert Ludwig said earlier this month at a county comprehensive plan session. Ludwig is…

Gold King Mine spill spawns Hazman character

Two men brave polluted river to raise awareness

Animas High School welcomes new head

Woytek will focus on Spanish instruction, drug abuse

Survey of Animas River fish looks promising

Another survey planned for week of Aug. 22

Data show widespread mining impacts

Officials map 1,645 miles of streams affected

Cortez Cultural Center board gets message: Don’t sell

Treasurer says decision needed in 6 months

Retrieving Durango’s recreational reputation

The Animas River, seen Wednesday at the Ninth Street bridge, looks like it’s back to normal to the naked eye. The Durango Area Tourism Office is helping area businesses answer…

Lawmaker considers legislation to sue EPA

Coram hopes to empower AG Coffman

Green and clean

Costs and lingering sediment remain a concern

With news improving concerning the Animas River spill, local officials can now turn their attention to more long-term issues, such as impacts to the budget and contaminated sediment that might…

Local Briefs

Durango announces weed spraying The city of Durango will be completing weed spraying through Aug. 23 at these locations: City-road right of ways in SkyRidge subdivision. Open space between Hillcrest…

Dayplanner Friday

Meetings and Events Outdoor Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., amphitheater, Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave., $5, 259-0385. Community Health Action Coalition meeting, 8-9:30 a.m., Sunlight Room, Durango…

Awaiting water

Animas Consolidated Ditch OKs use of Animas water

Death-penalty debate back in Colo.

League of Women Voters urges repeal of ultimate sentence

Plague arrives in La Plata County

Rodents in Trappers Crossing test positive

Irrigation ditch flushing begins

More residential water wells being sampled and tested

The Blotter

Durango Police Tuesday 8:17 a.m. A brown leather purse was under a tree near a stop sign at Hummingbird Lane and Colorado Avenue. 1:18 p.m. A driver in a car…

Durangoans question sewer-plant options

‘It will never be easier to move that plant out of Santa Rita’

Navajo Lake releases dilute wastewater

Water managers doubled the release at Navajo Lake to help dilute heavy metals in the San Juan River. The Bureau of Reclamation, in cooperation with the San Juan River Recovery…

Inopportune time for a bath

A La Plata County Sheriff’s Office deputy warns a bather to stay out of the Animas River on Wednesday afternoon near the Ninth Street bridge. The river has been closed…

Traffic delays expected on U.S. 160

The Colorado Department of Transportation anticipates traffic delays west of Bayfield on Thursday and Friday. CDOT is installing a large mammal wildlife underpass under U.S. Highway 160, and in the…

Truck rollover kills one on U.S. 160

Cab and trailer crash through guardrail near Durango West I

Film festival goes to the dogs

In a community that loves both films and dogs, the Bow Wow Film Tour may be the hottest ticket in town. The festival, which features a collection of short films…