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Humane Society opens new dog park

In a video announcing the renovation, dogs frolic in a beautiful grassy field lined with maple trees and unobtrusive metal…

November 12, 2014

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Report: Help parents to end child poverty

Availability of licensed child care a problem

November 12, 2014

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Jail expands behavior health service

New clinician, case worker to be hired

November 12, 2014

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Region 9 receives grant for SCAPE program

Marchino Region 9 was awarded $60,000 from the USDA and is the only Colorado organization to receive the grant in…

November 12, 2014

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Durango Business Improvement District to meet

Mr. and Mrs. Claus wave as they leave Buckley Park last year after the lighting of the tree during Noel…

November 12, 2014

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Assisted living re-opens after construction

Staff at the new assisted living facility in Bayfield include Steve Balliger, left, Charmayne Upton, Jessica Martin, Juanita Melendez-Guttman, Erin…

November 12, 2014

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Donations to Hospice of Montezuma tax deductible

Cortez mayor Karen Sheek, Dolores mayor Val Truelsen and Mancos mayor Rachel Simbeck gathered with the Hospice volunteers to sign…

November 12, 2014

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What’s going on here?

People ask for city records about everything from marijuana-shop maps to waste management

November 11, 2014

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Local Briefs

The fourth annual Taste of Native Cuisine & Culture Expo 2014 will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.…

November 11, 2014

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Man, 19, shot in Durango

Resident in stable condition

November 11, 2014

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Several locals receive top ski honors

Inductees into hall of fame had huge influence

November 11, 2014

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Durango’s loitering law questioned by group

Musician ticketed after business owner complains

November 11, 2014

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Meet the new face of Western Colo.’s Red Cross

Eric Myers will lead efforts on this side of the mountains

November 11, 2014

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Roberts named pro tem leader

Bill Cadman president of Colo. Senate

November 11, 2014

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Dayplanner Wednesday

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.…

November 11, 2014

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Changes to Medicaid saves millions in Colorado

Enrollment had also increased by about 60%

November 11, 2014

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Service, sacrifice, dedication

Residents salute veterans on their day

November 11, 2014

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County budget hearing to be held Wednesday

La Plata County commissioners will hold a public meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the La Plata County Courthouse about…

November 11, 2014

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Highway 3 work period extended

Circumstances prevented November finish

November 11, 2014

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Fundraiser for Nordic Ski Club will be Thursday

Roger Pennington, grooming foreman for the San Juan Sledders Snowmobile Club, grooms the Vallecito Nordic Track. A fundraiser benefiting the…

November 11, 2014

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FLC students observe Veterans Day

“It shows that we’re remembering them,” said Nancy Stoffer, who was encouraging passers-by in the Student Union to remember veteran…

November 10, 2014

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Got $1 to ride trolley?

Free operation proved too big a hit on budget

November 10, 2014

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Airport options carry hefty price tags

Durango aviation director: Doing nothing has costs, too

November 10, 2014

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Democratic women call for more party diversity

Portrayal of GOP ‘war on women’ falls short

November 10, 2014