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McDonald’s will host “Breakfast with Santa” from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at McDonald’s, 201 West College Drive. Santa will…

December 11, 2014

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Telluride station linked to world

Against mountain backdrop, former CIA agent weighs in on national issues

December 11, 2014

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Report shows big Hispanic spending

Centrist group hopes to encourage Congress to act on immigration

December 11, 2014

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Friends of Library has your book-lover’s gift

Nancy Peake, president of Friends of the Durango Public Library, usually brings the puppy she’s training to go into the…

December 11, 2014

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‘Dictionary Santas’ put the mista in mistletoe

Going back to at least 2006, the Rotary Club of Durango, High Noon Rotary and Durango Daybreak Rotary clubs have…

December 11, 2014

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Gas, oil group can’t agree

Task force has trouble OK’ing agenda items

December 11, 2014

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The Blotter

Wednesday 8:28 p.m. Two intoxicated men were harassing people in the parking lot of Southwest Colorado Community College, 701 Camino…

December 11, 2014

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Dayplanner Friday

Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County, 2750 Main Ave., $5, 259-0385.…

December 11, 2014

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Coal mine facing new regulations

Owners will hold public meeting Dec. 18 to discuss plans

December 11, 2014

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Big vote expected on Hermosa Act

Full Senate plans to weigh in Friday

December 11, 2014

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9-R students to appear on Nickelodeon

Easton LaChappelle, a Mancos High School, placed second in a national science competition and was featured on the Nickelodeon TV…

December 11, 2014

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Udall gets fond farewell on Senate floor

Fellow senator Bennet gets emotional in remarks

December 11, 2014

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STEAM park survey available to public

An artist rendering shows the proposed STEAM Park project produced by Rick Feeney Architect and Dan Nicholl. An online survey…

December 11, 2014

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They need a home for the holidays

Humane Society has 12 dogs for immediate adoption

December 11, 2014

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Man faces charges for scam with food card

Barovier Benjamin Barovier, 28, is being held without bail on a parole violation relating to a previous aggravated robbery conviction…

December 11, 2014

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Maker of tiny houses to appear on HGTV

Tiny houses are just that â€“ small, like a couple of hundred square-feet. The national movement toward tiny, but self-contained…

December 11, 2014

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Chili cookoff to benefit Durango woman with cancer

A benefit cookoff will be held Saturday to benefit a Durango resident suffering from cancer.SHAUN STANLEY/Herald file photo The event,…

December 11, 2014

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Microgrants available to local artists

Minna Jain created this outfit of mirrors for a show called Down the Rabbit Hole. She also was a 2014…

December 11, 2014

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Flags lowered F-16 pilot

DuBois, 30, died Nov. 30 in the Middle East in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. According to initial reports, DuBois…

December 11, 2014

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Possible rollover near Vallecito

Paramedics from Upper Pine Fire Protection District were on call, as well. It appeared a person in the crash may…

December 10, 2014

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Project Merry Christmas needs more donations

Project Merry Christmas still is looking for donations of toys, food, clothing and cash to help make the holiday season…

December 10, 2014

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The Blotter

Tuesday 1:04 p.m. An intoxicated man called 911 to report a semi-truck that was blocking his car in the parking…

December 10, 2014

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Spanish influence hits Animas High

Students have their work showcased at Studio &

December 10, 2014

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Thursday Durango Dayplanner

Kiwanis Club of Durango meeting, noon, Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. “Wise Spending: From worry to joy, healthy…

December 10, 2014