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Guv to Congress: Act for states
Association for governors urges push when feds fail to act
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Francisco’s Restaurante closes unexpectedly
Durango family still owns building; no decisons made yet
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Dayplanner Saturday
Four Corners Veterans Stand Down event, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.,La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Artisan’s Holiday Gift Show & Sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Oak Room of the Strater Hotel…
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The Blotter
Friday 12:27 a.m. Someone reported a gray and white dog at-large near east 29th Street and Riverview Drive. Thursday 2:09 p.m. Two women stole a bottle of liquor from Liquor…
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Activist LaDuke shares wisdom at FLC
Visit is highlight of Native American Heritage Month
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Soggy start to the weekend
A Fort Lewis College student dodges afternoon rain on campus Friday. The National Weather Service forecasts a 40 percent chance of rain and snow today, with a high of 45…
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College teams in Ignacio for weekend basketball tourney
FLC, New Mexico and Texas teams play Friday, Saturday at SunUte
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Local Briefs
The Durango Bird Club will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Fish Hatchery, 151 E. 16th St. The meeting agenda will include planning for the…
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Firefighters responded to controlled burn
Los Pinos Fire Protection District responded and found it was a controlled burn of a slash pile. [email protected]
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FLC coach in ‘Sports Illustrated’ spotlight
An article in Sports Illustrated chronicles John L. Smith’s journey from six Division I football teams to coaching at Division II’s FLC.Steve Lewis/Durango Herald file photo Fort Lewis College head…
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Accelerator program accepting applicants
Members of a previous SCAPE session, Eric Sioris and Cynthia Johnson, discuss future plans of their new business with a pending name of “TimePro,” where people can rent part-time executive…
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Today’s forecast: gloomy
Gray skies blanketed Durango on Friday. Visit http://www.durangoherald.com/section/Webcams/ to view more webcam images from the region.Durango Herald According to the National Weather Service in Grand Junction, the skies will make…
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Slash burns in Hermosa, Vallecito
A large slash pile burns at the lower portion of Animas City Mountain in this file photo. The U.S. Forest Service plans to set fire to similar piles through December…
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Dalton Ranch power restored
The switch box that was overgrown with vegetation that led to a brief power outage Friday morning in the Dalton Ranch subdivision.Courtesy of La Plata Electric Association An accumulation of…
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Autumn glory waning
Autumn leaves have been spectacular this fall, but they have been hitting the ground as low temperatures sink into the 20s and rain-snow is forecast for today and tonight. This…
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Ignacio gas system issues being resolved
Former employee says system not operated properly
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Architect wins award for Ignacio school design
The Ignacio Middle School cafeteria can convert into a performance space, as well. The school's architect recently won a state architecture award.FILE PHOTO BY MELANIE B. MAZUR RTA Architects was…
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Valley in brief
Ignacio Community Library is offering a free class overviewing different eReaders, eBooks, and how to check out library books from home. Readers can stop by with an eReader or use…
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Aria Crane receives surprise phone call
Jase Robertson of 'Duck Dynasty' calls Bayfield cancer patient
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Valley honors veterans
The Veterans Day Parade in downtown Durango featured classic cars, lots of horse-drawn wagons, and veterans from World War II to the Afghanistan and Iraq conflicts. Bayfield Middle School students…
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Mercy receives ‘A’ for patient care
“The staff and providers at Mercy are focused on ensuring the safety and wellbeing of those who entrust us with their care,” said Mercy CEO Tom Gessel. “Patient safety needs…