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Local Humane Society holding Adopt-a-thon

The La Plata County Humane Society (LPCHS) will celebrate its 13th annual Adopt-a-thon today and tomorrow. “We were able to…

Tipton tours fire mitigation project

Deer Valley, Forest Lakes eligible for federal grant funds

Bayfield girl heading to jr. high rodeo nationals in Iowa

Story in top 4 in state in pole bending

Realtors volunteer for service day

Keller Williams Realtors and staff volunteer their time in May for a service project, including landscaping a home for a…

Measure raising loan rates vetoed

Backers say without added interest, loans to the poor will disappear

Roberts: Radio comment a ‘mistake’

She says, ‘I’ve never called myself pro-choice as a politician’

Green-up in full swing

Matt Besecker, a certified arborist with the city of Durangoâ€™s Forestry Division, steadies a Kentucky coffeetree as it is hoisted…

Local Briefs

U.S. 160 work near Bayfield on schedule Work is progressing on schedule for the Colorado Department of Transportation’s project to…

Dayplanner Friday

Meetings and Events Outdoor Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., outdoor amphitheater outside the Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main…

Charges expected against a former Open Shutter manager

Charges may be filed against a former manager of Durango’s Open Shutter Gallery in connection with a wide-ranging case of…

Science center looks to reopen

Volunteers sought to work

Governor signs bill dealing with revenue

Voters will see sales-tax holiday; asked to let state keep pot money

The Blotter

Durango Police Tuesday 8:05 a.m. A driver in a maroon pickup ran a vehicle off the road near south Camino…

Durangoan goes to Washington, D.C.

Bill protecting Hermosa watershed gives resident hope for nation’s capital

School’s out for summer!

Last day for 9-R marked by hugs and celebration

Local Briefs

Schell to talk energy with Rotary Club Lori Smith Schell, founder and president of Empowered Energy, will offer a presentation…

Archuleta County inmates might stay awhile

10 are now housed in La Plata County

Snowy peaks deceive in La Plata County

May’s precipitation welcome, but may not overcome a dry winter

Local trail work to honor event

Mud Springs, close to Cortez, can be a great alternative to the often-crowded Sand Canyon. A National Trails Day event…

Ground breaking set for new inn

New hotel planned near Mercury Village

Durango fire chief to retire

Dan Noonan’s 39-year run as a firefighter to conclude at end of 2015

Dayplanner Thursday

Meetings and Events La Plata County Commissioner Julie Westendorff, office hours, 10 a.m.-noon, Pine River Library Conference Room, 395 Bayfield…

Assault suspected after rafters hit cable

Woman suffers concussion