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Rape kits hard to find for students
Colleges: Costs too high for offering exams on campus
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Healing. Remembering.
Hospice of Mercy held a remembrance service Thursday for families that lost loved ones at Mercy Regional Medical Center. Kati Bachman, bereavement coordinator for Hospice of Mercy, said the annual…
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Wondering why your city water is cloudy?
Utility workers simply flushing our system Friday
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Capitol Christmas tree is illuminated
Gov. John Hickenlooper joins Maj. Gen. H. Michael Edwards, the Adjutant General of Colorado, and the Colorado National Guard on Thursday for the lighting of the 2014 Capitol Tree of…
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Volunteer weather observers get due recognition
Johnny Shepherd talks on his Ham radio while using his computer to keep in constant contact with his radio friends in this file photo.Sam Green/Cortez Journal file photo The National…
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Cory Gardner’s immigration vote closely watched
Senator-elect doesn’t support order that bypasses deportation
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Local Briefs
Durango library receives grant Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave., announces it has received an $11,886 grant from the Colorado State Library through the State Grants to Library Act.…
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Library will display gadgets for seeing, touching
The Durango Public Library will have a variety of gadgets available for its technology petting zoo Tuesday and Dec. 12.Durango Herald file photo The Durango Public Library will host a…
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The Blotter
Durango Police Thursday 12:45 a.m. A patient at Mercy Regional Medical Center was reported to be acting suspiciously. The police were called, 1010 Three Springs Blvd. Wednesday 4:23 p.m. Someone…
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Feds pushed on land-conservation program
U.S. Sen. Bennet concerned about bureaucratic hurdles
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The ‘secret’ on local Iron Horse sign-up
Patti Rosenthal, left, assists Sven Brunso during locals’ registration last year for the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic. Locals’ registration for the 2015 event will be Friday at Mountain Bike Specialists…
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Native American market Saturday at DHS
Al Woody, painting a ceremonial powwow drum, was among those who participated in last year’s Native American Winter Market at Durango High School.STEVE LEWIS/Durango Herald The annual Native American Winter…
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As a bartender, 31 years and counting
83-year-old bartender at Elks Lodge the oldest one in Durango – and he has no plans to stop
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Dayplanner Friday
Meetings and Events Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County, 2750 Main Ave., $5, 259-0385. Durango Early Bird Toastmasters meeting, improve communication,…
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Bennet touts liquefied natural gas
Senator leads hearing looking to boost use as trucking fuel
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Big pack of cyclists honors Durango’s best
Howard Grotts, right, was among the many Durango-area cyclists honored Wednesday night at Carver Brewing Co. during the Community Cycling Celebration. At left is Iron Horse Bicycle Classic director Gaige…
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Durango library receives grant
Ann Duft shows a book to Paul Duft, 8, during the Friends of the Library book sale at Durango Public Library.Durango Herald file photo The Durango Public Library has received…
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‘Walking Durango’ makes a splash
Reader-walkers follow visual clues like this one, which adorns a highly visible Main Avenue establishment – on the Burns Bank Building where the Irish Embassy Pub is now located –…
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Wandering cow blamed for rollovers
An accident in which one semitrailer struck another Tuesday night on U.S. Highway 550 near the New Mexico line saw probably the quickest response ever from the Colorado State Patrol.…
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Noel Night to take place Friday
Mr. and Mrs. Claus wave as they leave Buckley Park after the lighting of the tree during Noel Night last year. The 12th annual Noel Night will take place Friday.JERRY…
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Follies auditions to be held
Rebecca Gilbert, left, and Lisa Govreau during the 2012 Snowdown Follies at the Henry Strater Theatre. Audtions for the Steampunk Snowdown Follies will take place at the Strater beginning at…
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DATO seeking board member
Various Durangoans attend the Grand Opening Celebration at the Durango Welcome Center. The Durango Area Tourism Office is seeking a new board member with special-event planning experience. The deadline to…