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Commissioners support raises for county officials

La Plata County commissioners voiced support for pay increases for all elected county officials in a letter to state Sen.…

April 21, 2015

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Deliberations begin in McFarland trial

Jurors go home after closing arguments, will return Wednesday morning

April 21, 2015

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Forest Service awards locals for environmental work

Other entities receive praise

April 21, 2015

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Celebrating the day

Ross Gosnell and Suzann Snively carry signs celebrating 4/20. April 20th and the number is celebrated by many marijuana supporters…

April 20, 2015

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Something to treasure

After 30 years, iconic antique dealer finally closing the register

April 20, 2015

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County water in decline

Infrastructure needed in region

April 20, 2015

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Methane blob goes under microscope

Study probes cloud over region’s skies

April 20, 2015

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Lawyers to make closing arguments in McFarland case

Defense rests its case in Silverton courtroom

April 20, 2015

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Inspired by nature

Artist Greg Sobran of Ann Arbor, Michigan, takes shelter from the gusty winds to paint the La Plata Mountains as…

April 20, 2015

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Girl, 8, a monster at cookie sales

Local Girl Scout sells 3,500 boxes in 1½ weeks

April 20, 2015

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‘The Connection’ to screen at library A free screening premiere of the documentary “The Connection” will take place from 6:30…

April 20, 2015

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D&SNG owner buys Grand Imperial

1882 hotel built same year railroad arrived

April 20, 2015

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Santo Domingo Pueblo, N.M., native named Miss Hozhoni

Fort Lewis College junior honored at 51st celebration

April 20, 2015

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State control over fed land inches closer

Outdoor, conservation groups oppose bill

April 20, 2015

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Dayplanner Tuesday

Meetings and Events Master’s Men Ministries of Colorado meeting, 6:30 a.m., DoubleTree Hotel Lounge, 501 Camino del Rio, 749-2888. AARP…

April 20, 2015

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The Blotter

Durango Police Monday 1:01 a.m. A caller from the 5800 block of Main Avenue said there was an emergency, and…

April 20, 2015

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LPEA board candidates stake positions

Four seats to be filled; ballots go out Friday

April 20, 2015

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Contraceptive funding clears House

IUD measure faces tougher road in Senate

April 20, 2015

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Two drivers injured on Main Avenue

Collision blocks traffic at 19th Street

April 20, 2015

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County Road 322 has new name

Southern Ute’s Jimmy Newton Jr. to be honored

April 19, 2015

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Charity work is in the bag

Church volunteers make sleeping mats from plastic

April 19, 2015

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River city gives back

Local groups join to clean waterway

April 19, 2015

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Injured mountain biker helped along Colorado Trail

La Plata County Search and Rescue deployed teams to the Colorado Trail toward an area known as High Point in…

April 19, 2015

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Covering crops topic of gardening talk “Cover Cropping for Soil Health” will be the first in a free gardening series…

April 19, 2015