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Seedling workshops for public

Ashton Hargrave, a forester with the U.S. Forest Service, measures a seeding tree after it was planted in the Missionary…

March 2, 2015

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Sustainability summit at FLC

The Environmental Center at Fort Lewis College is sponsoring the second annual sustainability summit, scheduled from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.…

March 2, 2015

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Science of snow explained

Chris Landry, director of the Silverton-based Center for Snow & Avalanche Studies, hands a snow sample for weight measuring to…

March 2, 2015

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DHS students advance in business contest

Four Durango High School students have qualified for an international business career development conference to be held April 24-29 in…

March 2, 2015

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Red Mountain Pass closed

A snowplow blocks traffic Monday at Coal Bank Pass for avalanche work.Josh Stephenson/Durango Herald Red Mountain Pass, closed by an…

March 2, 2015

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Durangoan disqualified from design competition

Ellen’s Design Challenge finalists Katie Stout, left, and Tim McClellan, center, speak to Ellen DeGeneres before the last round of…

March 1, 2015

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DHS’ Welding Demons

Students enjoy – and even profit from – learning hands-on skill

March 1, 2015

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A fine line between skiing and golf

“It’s nice just to be out,” said Shawn Russell, who stretched his legs with some cross country skiing Saturday afternoon…

March 1, 2015

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Comment sought on airport

Another expansion meeting will be held Tuesday

March 1, 2015

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Bill seeks to seal cracks

Construction-defect lawsuits at center stage

March 1, 2015

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Dayplanner Monday

Meetings and Events Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County, 2750 Main…

March 1, 2015

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Oil, gas wastewater may be sent to Neb.

Colorado company makes proposal

March 1, 2015

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Is today going to be a snow day?

The decision to shut down FLC is ‘a tough one’

March 1, 2015

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Horsemen will hear about wild horses The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen will meet at 7 p.m. March 12 at…

March 1, 2015

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Snow sticks to north

Storm warning canceled in area

March 1, 2015

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Arc of Styrofoam

The “Arc of History” is flanked by two miniature replicas Saturday at the U.S. Highway 160/550 intersection. The two sculptures…

February 28, 2015

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Food for thought

Retreat aims to close the gaps in distribution

February 28, 2015

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Buchanan celebration March 8 in Silverton The Buchanans wish to invite family and friends to a celebration of Olivia Buchanan…

February 28, 2015

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Dayplanner Sunday

Arts and Entertainment Irish music jam session, 12:30 p.m., Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave., 403-1200, www.theirishembassypub.com. Jazz church (experienced…

February 28, 2015

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Going it alone

Obama’s community college plan overlooks immediate costs

February 28, 2015

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Native American alumni speak to students

Former Fort Lewis College students share advice and experiences

February 28, 2015

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Batten down for 2nd storm

Up to 2 feet possible for area

February 28, 2015

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Dayplanner Saturday

Meetings and Events Free tree and shrub pruning class, noon, Native Roots Garden Center, 26266 U.S. Highway 160. Free wine…

February 27, 2015

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Human waste taints Animas

Bacteria found near state border

February 27, 2015