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Clerks issue gay-marriage licenses

On first day of it being legal, nobody in Durango applies

October 7, 2014

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Vote for values, pocketbook

Wildlife photographer Fielder makes economic case for ecology

October 6, 2014

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High and dry in the alpine

Water flow disrupted to lake, power plant and ski resort

October 6, 2014

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Local Briefs

Mesa Verde Paint Horse Club will have an Open Western-English Show with an added Costume Class on Sunday at the…

October 6, 2014

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I’ll pumpkin you up

Sam West Jr., 2, seizes his opportunity to reach out and touch the season at the Durango & Silverton Narrow…

October 6, 2014

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Teenager accused of sexual assault on 6-year-old

Police responded to a report of unlawful sexual contact of a minor at 9:21 p.m. Thursday on Arroyo Drive, according…

October 6, 2014

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Candidates: Marijuana legalization ‘reckless’

Both oppose cannabis; differ on corrections, education

October 6, 2014

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Gardner, Udall fight over energy, health care

Udall, in a tight re-election race against Congressman Gardner, defended some of President Barack Obama’s policies, but worked hard to…

October 6, 2014

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County surveyor looks forward

Connolly “As a surveyor, we are suppose to be totally objective,” he said. Connolly, a Democrat, has spent the last…

October 6, 2014

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Ute Mountain Utes get $900,000 grant for water lines, road for family homes

As Shiprock looms in the background, water flows through the Towaoc Canal. The Ute Mountain Ute Housing Authority received a…

October 6, 2014

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Dayplanner Tuesday

Tuesdays Traveling Yard/Gardening Support, 10 a.m., April-October, rotating locations, [email protected]. DeColores Civitan Club meeting, noon, call Lon Erwin at 247-1019…

October 6, 2014

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The Blotter

Sunday 6:54 p.m. An intoxicated man was seen laying in the middle of the road near Schneider Park, 950 Roosa…

October 6, 2014

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Water outage planned in town on Wednesday

Durango’s Utilities Department will be replacing a water valve and installing a fire hydrant beginning at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. The…

October 6, 2014

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Highway 3 rockfall project on schedule

Road on track to open Nov. 18

October 6, 2014

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Durango brewers medal at Denver beer fest

Four of the town’s breweries attended Great American Beer Festival this weekend in Denver – two walked home with awards.…

October 5, 2014

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Durango celebrates the apple

There was apple ice cream, apple crêpes, apple cider, apple pies, caramel apples and more. By the cup or by…

October 5, 2014

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Voters to decide gambling initiative

Schools could benefit from gaming profits

October 5, 2014

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County assessor running unopposed

Larson Now headed into his eighth term, Larson is responsible for running the county department that evaluates property to determine…

October 5, 2014

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Dayplanner Monday

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

October 5, 2014

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Political maze in governor’s race

Colorado candidates navigate explosive climate

October 5, 2014

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The Cortez Elk’s Club Lodge 1789 will host Oktoberfest on Saturday at the Elk’s, 2100 N. Dolores in Cortez. The…

October 5, 2014

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Battle for sheriff riddled with tension between boss, deputy

Schirard battles deputy Smith

October 4, 2014

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Dayplanner Sunday

Durango Flea Market, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Cowboy and His Creator Inspirational Poetry and…

October 4, 2014

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Threats stir sheriff’s race

Schirard told Durango policeman he’d issue summons over ‘lies’

October 4, 2014