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2-hour standoff ends peacefully

No one was injured, said Sheriff’s Office spokesman Dan Bender. Authorities were alerted at 9:20 a.m. by a registered nurse,…

October 8, 2014

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DATO launches new website

The Durango Area Tourism Office will conduct a training session on a regular basis through the end of the year.…

October 8, 2014

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Library provides new scanning stations

The scanners are free to those who need to scan documents to email or store digitally. Scanners are available for…

October 8, 2014

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Hearing Thursday on LPEA smart meters

The hearing is at the LPEA office, 45 Stewart St. About 75 percent of LPEA’s 41,000 meters have been converted…

October 8, 2014

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AHS students learn about social issues

The students were Marley Weaver-Gabel and Tessa Hermesman. Tessa will report about the visits to the student body today, and…

October 8, 2014

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Heavy rain had little effect on area reservoirs

Lemon Reservoir, capacity 40,000 acre-feet, was 39 percent full at the end of September, up from 35 percent a month…

October 8, 2014

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Dems focus on fledgling Skyhawk voters

Midterm dilemma: How do you get them to the polls?

October 7, 2014

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Blotter

Monday 3:35 p.m. A woman was arrested for shoplifting at Walmart, 1155 South Camino del Rio. 8:16 p.m. An intoxicated…

October 7, 2014

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City eases rules for extra units

ADUs built before 1989 not liable for any fees

October 7, 2014

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Local Briefs

The Colorado Department of Transportation announces these road maintenance projects: One-lane alternating traffic for paving operations and guardrail installation will…

October 7, 2014

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Outside money dominates Brown-McLachlan race

So far, it’s the most expensive House campaign in state

October 7, 2014

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Judges Minot, Carlson recommended for retention

Campaigning not allowed

October 7, 2014

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Her moment to shine

Riverview Elementary School pre-kindergarten student Sarah Redden poses for her school portrait Tuesday during picture day.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald

October 7, 2014

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Dayplanner Wednesday

Daybreak Rotatory Club meeting, 7 a.m., Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave., 749-6332. Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15…

October 7, 2014

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SCAPE accepting applicants for 2015 session

The program is supported by local investors and mentors as well as economic development organizations. Organizations include: Region 9 Economic…

October 7, 2014

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Region 9 welcomes 3 new board members

Hancock is the administrator for the town of Dolores and will be representing Dolores. Suckla is a Montezuma County Commissioner…

October 7, 2014

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Guv’s pot chief reaches out to industry

Marijuana coordinator smooths over ‘reckless’ voters comment

October 7, 2014

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Residents speak out on airport

Some like current facility; others want new terminal

October 7, 2014

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Rapist gets 90-day jail sentence

Bunion Bryan Bunion, 26, previously pleaded guilty to raping a woman in September 2013 after she lost consciousness at a…

October 7, 2014

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Board names AHS wing for founder

Jesse Hutt honored for hard work

October 7, 2014

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A different view of history

Poetry, film, dance and live music will be the order of the day from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. in…

October 7, 2014

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Time to nominate your favorite biz

Small Business Administration in search of excellence

October 7, 2014

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Better chance at survival for pets

Class to benefit D-snip for low-cost neutering

October 7, 2014

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Schirard disputes reports of violence

Sheriff and challenger meet up in debate

October 7, 2014