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Man found dead at Durango hotel

BRANDON MATHIS/Durango Herald<br><br>Authorities responded to a man who was found dead at the Durango Downtown Inn on Sunday. The cause…

December 7, 2014

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Itâ€™s snowy somewhere

John Arnett, of Hesperus, prepares to ski off a ridge near Minnehaha Basin north of Silverton on Friday. While the…

December 7, 2014

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Rain delays work at 32nd and Main

Concrete must pass CDOT test before reopening

December 7, 2014

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Local Briefs

The Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave., will host a Tech-Petting Zoo from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday and…

December 7, 2014

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One injured in two-vehicle accident

Driver crossed lanes into oncoming traffic

December 7, 2014

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Dayplanner Monday

Four Corners Arts Forum, 9 a.m., KDUR 91.9/93.9 FM, www.kdur.org. Organic Parks celebration: Drum Dance Party, 3-5 p.m., with Durango…

December 7, 2014

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Animas River trout in decline

Fewer young browns particularly worrisome

December 7, 2014

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Bit of a rowdy weekend for sheriff’s deputies

Burnouts, car crashes were a highlight

December 7, 2014

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Full steam ahead for Iron Horse

Nearly 1,000 cyclists sign up for Durango’s classic in person

December 6, 2014

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Dayplanner Sunday

Community Connections’ “Festival of Trees” celebration, 1-6 p.m. Sunday and Dec. 12-14, Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Train Museum,…

December 6, 2014

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Blessed arrows

The Native American Winter Arts Market attracted dozens of vendors selling jewelry and other art Saturday at Durango High School.…

December 6, 2014

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Udall plays with a loaded deck

Senator may reveal ‘CIA torture’ report

December 6, 2014

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Who will show them the money?

‘Bridge to Nowhere’ gains definition

December 6, 2014

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Girl power

LEGO robotics competition isn’t just for the boys

December 6, 2014

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Honeyville: It’s a sweet family affair

The business now is owned by Danny Culhane, his wife, Sheree, and son Kevin. Danny Culhane took over the family…

December 6, 2014

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Durango Bike Co.: ‘Manufacturing’ custom bicycles

Durango Bike Co. has three models that range from $4,500 to $6,500. The bikes are designed and assembled at Estes’…

December 6, 2014

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Animas Chocolate Co.: A factory where ‘everyone’s always happy’

The boutique-style chocolate shop is owned by Carley and Marc Snider; Carley Snider also is the head chocolatier and makes…

December 6, 2014

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SoundTraxx: Trains get new test tracks

Construction of the 18,900-square-foot building is prompted by a need for better manufacturing space. “The workflow no longer makes any…

December 6, 2014

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Ska Fabricating: Filling a niche for craft brewers

Manufacturers make depalletizers – machines that automatically stack cases of goods or products onto a pallet – for large brewers…

December 6, 2014

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Ruff Puppies: A classier brand of collars and leads

He thought he might make belts or bracelets. It was only after he made a collar for his own dog…

December 6, 2014

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Alpacka Raft: Building a better boat

“I didn’t know whether I would sell five or 200,” said Sheri Tingey, the owner of Alpacka Raft, a locally…

December 6, 2014

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Venture Snowboards: A vintage backcountry board

Courtesy of Justin Cash/Buttery Agency<br><br>What starts as a pile of lumber in the parking lot is carefully crafted into vintage…

December 6, 2014

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Made in the Four Corners

Small manufacturers in small towns find big niches

December 6, 2014

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The residents and staff of Sunshine Gardens 32nd Street Assisted Living invite the community to their second annual Holiday Open…

December 6, 2014