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1 hurt in Bayfield crash

A 2001 Dodge and a 2008 GMC crashed at U.S. Highway 160 and County Road 501 in Bayfield, said Colorado…

September 3, 2014

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The life lessons of Bill Walton

Basketball Hall of Famer bounces wisdom off Durango youths

September 2, 2014

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‘What the bike really is … is freedom’

Courtesy of The Better Way Back Walton loves his bicycle. “My bike is the most important thing that I have…

September 2, 2014

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Dayplanner Thursday

Disabled American Veterans Silver San Juan local Chapter 48 meeting, 1 p.m., veterans meeting room, Durango/La Plata Senior Center, 2424…

September 2, 2014

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The Blotter

Wednesday 2:27 a.m. Police issued a verbal warning for a loud party in the 600 block of Arroyo Drive. 1:41…

September 2, 2014

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Mancos man ‘unstoppable’ in contest

Wins a Bobcat loader in company’s national contest

September 2, 2014

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Keep current with LPEA with new app

Customers can use mobile phones to connect with their account

September 2, 2014

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Local Briefs

Colorado Department of Transportation will perform roadside mowing from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Thursday on U.S. Highway 160…

September 2, 2014

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Attacks mount after Labor Day

With holiday over, politics kicks into high gear

September 2, 2014

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$10 roll of new Great Sand Dunes National Park quarter going for $18

The Great Sand Dunes quarter will be officially released Thursday.Courtesy photo On Thursday, the United States Mint will unveil a…

September 2, 2014

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Fundraiser walk to be held Sept. 20 for pediatric ailment

Jaden Brown, pictured last year, has hydrocephalus, a swelling of the brain. His mother, Christina Brown, is the director of…

September 2, 2014

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LPEA makes serviceman promotion

Sutherlin is a Colorado native and graduate of Durango High School. He was attending Fort Lewis College and coaching wrestling…

September 2, 2014

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Mop-up is underway at Turtle Lake Fire site

An air tanker drops slurry Monday on the Turtle Lake Fire, as seen from Hidden Valley.Courtesy of Dylan Kroes The…

September 2, 2014

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The Blotter

Monday 10:14 a.m. An uncooperative shoplifter was arrested at Albertsons, 311 West College Drive. 2:02 p.m. A man was seen…

September 1, 2014

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Mesa Verde roundup reconsidered

Auction may pit group against slaughterhouse

September 1, 2014

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Council fine-tunes ethics code

Violators face penalties

September 1, 2014

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Dayplanner Wednesday

Family yoga in Oxford, ages 3-93, 10:30 a.m., in the grass at County Road 513, 759-0100. The American Legion will…

September 1, 2014

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Imagine: Main without cars?

Pedestrian mall idea for Durango still has a pulse

September 1, 2014

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New riverfront brewery gets parking waiver

Council considers precedents, enforceability

September 1, 2014

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Man-made rain will do

Samuel Breagy, 3, son of Patrick and Laranne Breagy, took the opportunity to cool off Tuesday afternoon on the grounds…

September 1, 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…

September 1, 2014

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Local Briefs

The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen will meet at 7 p.m. Sept. 11 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500…

September 1, 2014

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A beautiful day (week) for a walk (snooze)

Jamie Kugle holds her sleeping son, Riley, 3, during an afternoon walk down the Animas River Trail on Monday. Durangoans…

September 1, 2014

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Water: Battleground of the West

Many Coloradans resistant to federal proposals; others envision cleaner resource

September 1, 2014