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Fort Lewis practicing with cannon

Adam Ruetschle, left, and Bill Donelan of Fort Lewis College discuss the direction and placement of the cannon during sporting…

August 26, 2015

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U.S. attorneys hear safety concerns on native communities

Deputy Attorney General Sally Quillian Yates and acting Associate Attorney General Stuart F. Delery respond to a question by Patrick…

August 26, 2015

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‘Insufficient’ planning cited in EPA investigation of Gold King Mine spill

Water flows out of the Gold King Mine last week north of Silverton. A blowout at the mine could have…

August 26, 2015

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Superfund listing divides Silverton residents

Private offers of funding lead to contention

August 25, 2015

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Marijuana growing and infusing firms may sprout up in town

The opportunity to open a marijuana grow or marijuana-infused product factory could be coming to Durango. The Durango City Council…

August 25, 2015

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Zoning question persists in condominium debate

The condo loophole is closed, but, for some, the potential for a condo next door remains. Several concerned neighbors questioned…

August 25, 2015

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The Blotter

Durango Police Tuesday 3:56 a.m. A drunken man fell off a bicycle near Seventh Street and East Fourth Avenue. Monday…

August 25, 2015

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Juniper School a go

9-R board again discusses tax increase

August 25, 2015

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County commissioners appoint new surveyor

Steve McCormack is no stranger to the roll

August 25, 2015

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Dayplanner Wednesday

Meetings and Events Kiwanis of the Narrow Gauge meeting, 6:45-7:30 a.m., Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave., 375-0079. Outdoor Yoga,…

August 25, 2015

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Local Briefs

Whack pesky weeds and cut your costs The La Plata Conservation District has been awarded a $25,000 grant to assist…

August 25, 2015

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Coalition calls for mining reforms after Gold King Mine spill

Groups aim to prevent another catastrophe such as the Animas River fiasco

August 25, 2015

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Arc of History sculpture to be repaired

Artist, public-art commission favor restoration of defaced, maligned piece

August 25, 2015

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County Road 240 closed briefly for a gas leak

Durango Fire Protection District closed a section of Florida Road (County Road 240) because of a gas leak for about…

August 25, 2015

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Silverton is calling for federal funding

Water treatment, mine mitigation the top priorities

August 25, 2015

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Lots of smiles, tears

First bell at Needham Elementary brings cheers and applause

August 25, 2015

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Bush defends himself in Colorado town hall

Presidential candidate addresses ‘anchor baby’

August 25, 2015

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Liberty School clears hurdle to build

New schoolhouse on Western Avenue planned

August 24, 2015

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Superfund issue may dominate Tuesday’s Animas River Stakeholders Group meeting

In spill’s wake, Animas River group’s meeting expected to be lively

August 24, 2015

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The Blotter

Durango Police Saturday 1:02 a.m. A man and a woman were fighting, and a bouncer was being pushed in the…

August 24, 2015

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The pursuit of happiness (ice cream)

Believing success starts with the first step forward, students, faculty and staff of Southwest Community College parade across Main Avenue…

August 24, 2015

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Little Devil 100% percent contained

Wildfire expected to be controlled by month’s end

August 24, 2015

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Juniper School contract set for Tuesday vote

Charter will apply for state grant if it receives approval from board

August 24, 2015

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EPA: Contaminants near pre-spill levels

Agency says it validated river samples collected in mid-August

August 24, 2015