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Schools in session; avalanche work on mountain passes
CDOT says don’t travel on highways if you don’t have to
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Navigating walkways requires special snow rules
“Lordy, darling – they won’t be back for hours,” said one woman who was working the Post Office desk. “Mother Nature hates mailmen,” said mail carrier Scott Codding, who had…
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‘Even if you have the money, it’s unavailable’
Child care in La Plata County challenges parents
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On display: The West, old and new
Skijoring brings horses and skis together for one ‘scary’ ride
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Ceiling pipe breaks at DHS
A ball that was kicked hit a sprinkler head and activated the system shortly before 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the school, she said. The pipe gushed a “pretty significant amount”…
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Tiny hydro plant plays big role on big stage
Federal licensing rules eased around growing industry
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The ups and downs at Chapman Hill
“The hill doesn’t get any less steep,” said Steve Ilg, who has done the Chapman Challenge Uphill/Downhill Race numerous times in the past. Ilg cools off after running the challenge…
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Steam from floats, rain from sky
Bryan Dear and the Durango Freestyle Wheelbarrow Team wowed the crowd with their precision stunts Friday evening during the 2015 Snowdown Light Parade on Main Avenue.STEVE LEWIS/Durango Herald Thousands packed…
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Steamy swimsuits heat up Rochester
Friday’s chilly, wet weather wasn’t ideal for a swimsuit contest, but in the end, a lineup of five participants – two women and three men – braved the elements to…
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Ore House wins top honors at Waiter-Waitress Race
It was the result of a throw from a teammate who just had to hit somewhere on her body. “We did not know that was part of it till we…
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Beards battle it out at Carver’s
Aaron Easley, left, competes in the beer-absorption contest during the Snowdown Beard Competition on Thursday night at Carver Brewing Co.STEVE LEWIS/Durango Herald “I do have a decent beard, and I…
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Looking for love, steampunk style
Hunter Sweat and Kacey Mallow had 90 seconds to see if there was a spark between them Thursday during Snowdown Steampunk Speed Dating at the Rochester Hotel.JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald The…
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Water slide bliss turns into endurance grind
Tiffany Bergman, right, and nine others attempted the Snowdown Water-Slide-Athon sponsored by the Durango Metropolitan Society on Thursday at the Durango Community Recreation Center. Participants attempted to go down the…
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Oyster slurping showdown
Contestants in this year’s Snowdown Shuckin’, Suckin’ Oyster Slurping Contest devoir as many oysters on the half shell as they can in 60 seconds at the Highway 3 Roadhouse. From…