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Four times the trouble

An accident involving four vehicles slowed traffic at Camino del Rio and College Drive around noon Thursday.STEVE LEWIS/Durango Herald

August 14, 2014

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You can put umbrellas away, for now

Warm and dry days settling in

August 14, 2014

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Renewable energy symposium focuses on rural economies

A slate of speakers will attend to interact with the public at the Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts on…

August 14, 2014

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Test shows Cortez schools need work

Last year’s Colorado Transitional Colorado Assessment Program scores were made public Thursday. Scores indicate that more of the district’s ninth-graders…

August 13, 2014

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The Blotter

Tuesday 9:46 p.m. A group of five intoxicated men were playing basketball in the middle of the road in the…

August 13, 2014

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Clubs get social with public

The Durango High Noon Rotary Club, Daybreak Rotary Club, Rotary Club of Durango and Interact Club held an ice-cream social…

August 13, 2014

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Tourist tempo quickens

Lack of fires, marketing to muggy climes is music to shop owners’ ears

August 13, 2014

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Retail pot supply lacking

Black market cheaper for marijuana seekers

August 13, 2014

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Mental health crisis hotline launched statewide

Colorado has the eighth-highest suicide rate in the nation, and now, mental health professionals are available 24 hours a day,…

August 13, 2014

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2 guv debate dates are set

Bob Beauprez wants more talks

August 13, 2014

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Developing storms prompt flood warning

Two storm patterns have developed. A northern circulation centered over central Utah will weaken and head toward Wyoming and Idaho.…

August 13, 2014

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Food stamp use up in rural areas

But a new study shows some of the greatest need can be found where America’s food supply is grown and…

August 13, 2014

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Dayplanner Thursday

Durango High Noon Rotary meeting, noon, DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio, www.durangohighnoonrotary.com. Kiwanis Club of Durango meeting, noon, Durango…

August 12, 2014

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Local Briefs

Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Ave., is offering Kindle Paperwhites for checkout. These pre-loaded devices allow patrons to read the…

August 12, 2014

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Riches in the La Platas?

Rare gem stones reportedly discovered in canyon west of Durango

August 12, 2014

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City reworks codes about ethics, conduct

Residents to serve as board

August 12, 2014

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Local Briefs

A Puppy Play Party and Dog Happy Hour will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the play…

August 12, 2014

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Out for a spin

Roller skaters do laps Tuesday afternoon at Chapman Hill. The rink is open for public skating from 10 a.m. to…

August 12, 2014

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‘Reefer Madness’ or wise guidance to Colo. teens?

Committee discusses dollars spent on marijuana education

August 12, 2014

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New state BLM chief visits Durango

Balancing multiple uses a top priority

August 12, 2014

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Dayplanner Wednesday

Outdoor Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Outdoor Amphitheater, Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave., $5, 259-0385. Bird…

August 12, 2014

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The Blotter

Tuesday 5:42 a.m. A man was heard screaming for help outside in the 3600 block of West Second Avenue. Monday…

August 12, 2014

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‘Bounty Hunters’ in Durango

Cindy Dahlberg, general manager at Hassle Free Sports on Main Avenue, confirmed that bounty hunters on the popular television show…

August 12, 2014

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Airport to offer ‘behind-the-scenes’ tours

The tour will give a “behind-the-scenes look, at where your bags go” that features the airport’s increasingly decrepit infrastructure and…

August 12, 2014