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School-violence bill becomes a law

Districts could be accountable for any preventable acts of discordance

June 3, 2015

Six rafters rescued from river

Six rafters were rescued from the Animas River on Wednesday morning south of Santa Rita Park. The rafters became marooned…

June 3, 2015

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What’s causing the hot spot?

At least 75 researchers study methane leaks in Four Corners

June 2, 2015

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The Blotter

Durango Police Monday 8:01 a.m. A vehicle was broken into, and a wallet was stolen in the 1700 block of…

June 2, 2015

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West’s water woes heard in D.C.

Panel hears of drought’s toll on states

June 2, 2015

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Troopers on alert for distracted drivers

Agency steps up patrols through Friday

June 2, 2015

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Durango High students Broadway-bound

‘Les Miz’ takes top state honors in Colo.

June 2, 2015

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Gas-price rise doesn’t slow drivers

‘We expect the trend to fizzle entirely,’ analyst says

June 2, 2015

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Preschool-age kids can study nature Durango Nature Studies will host Weekly Wee Walk Abouts for preschool-age children from 10 to…

June 2, 2015

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‘My first thought was I was going to die,’ Barber says

After thinking his life nearly was finished, bear attack victim fought back to survive

June 2, 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. Durango Daybreak…

June 2, 2015

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Audit highlights Durango schools’ financial issues

District leaders have taken aggressive steps

June 2, 2015

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Panhandling rules pass

ACLU questions median prohibition

June 2, 2015

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Mancos Times project gets kickstart

Common Press hopes to raise $15,000

June 2, 2015

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Grades are in for status of women

DENVER – Colorado got its report card on the status of women in key areas, and compared with men, the…

June 2, 2015

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Mancos Press looks online for funding The Mancos Common Press is launching a 30-day Kickstarter campaign through July 2 with…

June 1, 2015

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The Blotter

Durango Police Sunday 12:46 p.m. A man vomited on a bench at Kroegers Ace Hardware, 8 Town Plaza. 2:33 p.m.…

June 1, 2015

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Foster-parenting rules may change for natives

Tipton, Bennet back background-check effort

June 1, 2015

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County poll: Safety needs spur support for tax hikes

County residents say they will support raising taxes to purchase water in a poll completed in May. La Plata County’s…

June 1, 2015

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U.S. Rep. Coffman won’t seek U.S. Senate seat

Announcement helps clear field for possible bid by Ellen Roberts

June 1, 2015

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Website ranks Durango No. 3 small town in U.S.

A bluebird day earlier this year at Purgatory Resort, one of many nearby attractions that no doubt helped Durango be…

June 1, 2015

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Dayplanner Tuesday

Meetings and Events DeColores Civitan Club meeting, noon, call Lon Erwin at 247-1019 for location. Trails 2000 will host Build…

June 1, 2015

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Bear killed after 2 men bitten

Incidents mirror others at camps near Tech Center

June 1, 2015

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A little house made for little people

Proceeds from playhouse raffle will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters

June 1, 2015