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Councilors approve half-cent tax question
Durango’s supporters cheer sales taxation for parks, recreation and trail projects
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Duck sashimi!
Just before 8 a.m., workers at Mercury witnessed an episode of “Wild Kingdom” right outside their headquarters along the Animas River: A bald eagle appeared to land on a rock,…
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The Bureau of Reclamation’s Western Colorado Area Office announced the postponement of the negotiation meeting scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Friday at the Durango Public Library. Negotiations with the Southern Ute…
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Medical marijuana gets a physical
Dr. Larry Wolk, executive director and chief medical officer for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, told state lawmakers marijuana-related hospital visits represent fewer than 1 percent of…
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Dayplanner Wednesday
Kiwanis of the Narrow Gauge meeting, 6:45-7:30 a.m., Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave., 375-0079. Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County,…
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The Blotter
Monday 1:10 p.m. Two women were arrested for shoplifting at Walmart, 1155 South Camino del Rio. 6:33 p.m. An intoxicated man was cursing at cars when they passed by at…
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Rep. Tipton introduces wildfire-prevention bill
Measure gives locals more sway in fuels-reduction
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Running it off
A midday runner enjoys sunny skies Tuesday on west Ninth Street as a delivery truck makes its way to south City Market. Durango is expected to enjoy sunny skies through…
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Parks and Wildlife meeting here March 18
Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the agency in charge of hunting, is formulating a new strategic plan.Sam Green/Cortez Journal file photo The meeting, scheduled from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Durango Public…
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74 race for fun at Wolf Creek
A snowboarder makes his way to the lifts at the bottom of Wolf Creek ski area earlier this season.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald People from age 5 to over 70 raced, and…
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Senate advances renewable-energy rollback
Democrats say standards will lower prices – over time
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Fender bender slows traffic on Camino
A rear-end accident blocked traffic about 1:45 p.m. Tuesday near 14th Street on Camino del Rio.Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald
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‘Love, your Library’
The Pine River Library will host a “Love, Your Library” celebration from 1-4 p.m. Sunday.Courtesy of Pine River Library Come to the Pine River Library from 1-4 p.m. Sunday for…
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Community college hosts free tax preparation
Free tax preparation will be offered by Internal Revenue Service-certified students and volunteers from Southwest Colorado Community College and Fort Lewis College to households with incomes less than $53,000.Damian Dovarganes/Associated…
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Morning crash avoids traffic
Members of the Durango Fire Protection District transport a driver involved in a single vehicle crash to a waiting ambulance Tuesday morning. The driver was thought to have suffered a…
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Pine River Valley Bank reaches a merger
National Bank Holdings Corp. partners with Bayfield operation
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Gun measures, again, take center stage
Testimony heard on efforts to rollback gun control
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Colo. GOP criticizes president’s budget
Republicans call the proposal ‘same tired, failed policies’
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On the edge of history
James Meyer, right, and Ron Nance, with 4 Corners Roofing, replace the roof of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Depot on Monday under clear skies. The local roofing…
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App designed for kids’ adventure safety
A new storybook app for kids called Mountain Mountain Rangers is designed to encourage safe outdoors adventures.Courtesy of Erin McCrea The app, released last week for Apple products, is aimed…
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The city of Durango will replace a water main valve at Kearney Street and Eastlawn Avenue on Wednesday, which will necessitate shutting off water to residents of Eastlawn from El…
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Dayplanner Tuesday
Master’s Men Ministries of Colorado meeting, 6:30 a.m., DoubleTree Hotel Lounge, 501 Camino del Rio, 749-2888. “Privacy in the Digital Age,” Great Decision discussion, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., Durango…
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The Blotter
Sunday 2:15 a.m. A group of people were attempting to start a fight in the parking lot of McDonald’s 201 College Drive. Saturday 2:26 a.m. Two men were reportedly walking…
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LPEA giving workshops on new lighting
Ray Pierotti, with La Plata County Electric Association holds different types of energy-efficient and newer technology LED light bulbs on Wednesday.JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald The workshops are scheduled from 11 a.m.…
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Water outage planned for Eastlawn Avenue
Crews working on sidewalks discuss the breakage of a water line in the 1200 block of Main Avenue. Crews will replace a water main valve Wednesday near Kearney Street and…