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Whole Expo to feature seminars, workshops The Whole Expo will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 12…

August 28, 2015

Colorado considered a model for stopping natural-gas waste

DENVER – A nonpartisan watchdog group launched a three-state campaign to end waste of natural gas on public lands. Michael…

August 28, 2015

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‘Stigma’ from Gold King Mine spill into the Animas River could linger

Businesses may be able to recoup losses

August 28, 2015

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Event to raise money for toddler with heart transplant

Heartfest to help family with medical care

August 28, 2015

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Cortez vets battle over parade route

In the end, small group will get an escort down Main Street

August 27, 2015

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Purgatory’s slow-moving Chair 8 is being replaced in favor of high-speed lift

$5 million spent this year on Purgatory upgrades

August 27, 2015

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Property-tax hike gets backing

County finance committee recommends mill-levy hike; commissioners weigh options

August 27, 2015

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The Blotter

Durango Police Wednesday 10:53 a.m. A group of juveniles was smoking marijuana in Rank Park, 149 E. 22nd Street. 10:59…

August 27, 2015

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Outdoors pot growing banned in Cortez

Ordinance clarifies rule, bans marijuana cultivation for personal use

August 27, 2015

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Relief-fund donations slow for Gold King Mine spill victims

34 people who lost income after spill receive help

August 27, 2015

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Monsoon mop-up

Brent Gleeson and a dozen or so other workers with the city were busy Thursday afternoon clearing debris after a…

August 27, 2015

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New nest for a new Skyhawk

Freshman Jordan Tinker, left, and her mom, Mikail Tinker, move Jordanâ€™s belongings into Animas Hall on Thursday at Fort Lewis…

August 27, 2015

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Lawmakers back Planned Parenthood probe

But abortion provider says state’s elected Republicans playing politics

August 27, 2015

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Ignacio’s library is the place to be The Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Ave., will offer these programs: The Tween…

August 27, 2015

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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.…

August 27, 2015

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Two bats test positive for rabies in Bayfield

Officials warn of potential spread

August 27, 2015

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EPA documents detail frightening Gold King Mine scramble

First moments of disaster took team by surprise

August 27, 2015

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Rain is expected to wind down

Mostly warm, dry weather predicted over weekend

August 26, 2015

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The Blotter

Durango Police Wednesday 2:15 a.m. People were making suspicious sounds and talking loudly in the room above the reporting party’s…

August 26, 2015

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Roundabout reminder: School’s back in session

Figures in the “Endurance” sculpture in the roundabout at Florida Road and Riverview Drive sport backpacks Wednesday afternoon. Durangoans have…

August 26, 2015

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Tax-increase options weighed for ballot

La Plata County commissioners, staff look for possible ways to increase revenues

August 26, 2015

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Wildlife officials survey Animas River fish in wake of Gold King Mine spill

Experts float waterway to measure harm to aquatic life

August 26, 2015

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Durango man, 22, dies by suicide

Self-inflicted death is fifth to take place in La Plata County this year

August 26, 2015

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Silverton, San Juan officials seek to clarify Superfund position

Federal listing should be on the table for Gold King Mine

August 26, 2015