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Salute to Veterans has received proclamations of support from the La Plata County commissioners, Durango city councilors, trustees from the…

November 4, 2014

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Dinosaur head in police custody

Durango awoke to a Halloween surprise atop the Arc of History sculpture, only to see it stolen three days later

November 4, 2014

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3-vehicle accident

A three-vehicle accident Wednesday evening at U.S. Highway 160 and County Road 225A left two vehicles destroyed, but no injuries,…

November 4, 2014

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Dayplanner Thursday

Disabled American Veterans the Silver San Juan local Chapter 48 meeting, 1 p.m., veterans meeting room, Durango/La Plata Senior Center,…

November 4, 2014

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Guaranteed victories for unopposed

Sen. Ellen Roberts, R-Durango, La Plata County Clerk & Recorder Tiffany Lee Parker, La Plata County Surveyor Larry Connolly and…

November 4, 2014

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Bayfield residents reject tax hike

The numbers for the night showed 508, or 53.1 percent, of Bayfield voters said “no” on the ballot issue, while…

November 4, 2014

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Tipton defeats Tapia

Tipton received 58.8 percent or 152,415 votes, while Tapia won 35 percent or 90,873 votes, according to incomplete unofficial returns.…

November 4, 2014

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Blake garners slim lead

Blake, Roebuck separated by only 144 votes

November 4, 2014

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Carlson, Minot retained as district, county judges

In the final report, Carlson received 12,514 votes – 73 percent – for retention in La Plata County and 2,765…

November 4, 2014

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Jann Smith elected as county coroner

When the final report was issued at about 11:30 p.m., the vote count was 11,982 – 61.4 percent – for…

November 4, 2014

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Smith wins sheriff’s race

Dem focused race on the future

November 4, 2014

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Gardner helps GOP, unseats incumbent Udall

Results from the secretary of state’s office had Gardner defeating Udall 51 percent to 44 percent. Gardner garnered 844,360 votes…

November 4, 2014

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Guv race too close to call

Boulder, Denver yet to report

November 4, 2014

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife will give away kokanee salmon at 3 p.m. Nov. 6, Nov. 13 and Nov. 20 at…

November 4, 2014

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Blotter

Tuesday 2:41 a.m. An intoxicated man who broke a window in the 2900 block of Main Avenue was arrested. MONDAY…

November 4, 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 4, 2014

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Herald reporter to appear on national PBS tonight

Marcus Because The Durango Herald’s Denver Bureau Staff Writer Peter Marcus has been following the election closely and writing about…

November 4, 2014

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Voters have until 7 p.m.

“It’s steady, steady, steady,” said Erwin. La May added that turnout was “outstanding,” with about 500 voters dropping ballots off…

November 4, 2014

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Coal exploration bid filed

Site near Hesperus the target

November 4, 2014

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Economic planner to speak at Green Business Roundtable

Preston will discuss the business benefits of open land for outdoor recreation, the economic benefits of protecting land with easements…

November 4, 2014

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Architecture award for Ignacio school

The Built Architecture awards cited the stepping of the building with the natural grade, low-water landscaping, passive solar strategies and…

November 4, 2014

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Colorado becomes fire-wise

Among elite group

November 4, 2014

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Local turnout strong in close contests

State’s first mail-in election sees several narrow races

November 3, 2014

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Four ballot issues stir the pot

As of 9:30 p.m., La Plata County voters were saying “yes” to two of the proposals and “no” to the…

November 3, 2014