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Pete Millich, Sr.

MILLICHdu1-i-syn Pete was born June 6, 1935 in Ignacio, the son of Emil and Virginia Millich. He grew up in…

June 19, 2014

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Emma L. Wales

WALESdu1-i-syn Mrs. Wales was born Sept. 6, 1917 in Liberal, Kan.,, the daughter of H.C. and Kate Brisendine. She grew…

June 19, 2014

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Dousing fire in Rotary Park

The Durango Fire Protection District and Durango Police Department responded to a small fire along the east bank of the…

June 19, 2014

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Flagging down the train

Evan Buchanan, vice president of operations for the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad & Museum, flags down Engine No.…

June 19, 2014

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Bayfield man dies in Utah plane crash

Aircraft goes down in La Sals after heavy-turbulence report

June 19, 2014

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Local Briefs

The Colorado Department of Transportation will stripe these state highways through Thursday with epoxy paint: U.S. Highway 160 from Bayfield…

June 19, 2014

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Car accident kills deputy sheriff’s son

Driver hits deer, runs off highway into tree in Breen

June 19, 2014

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Weminuche grazing up for more comments

U.S. Forest Service opens up another round for input

June 19, 2014

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Crews make slight progress in battling Navajo fire

The Assayii Lake Fire, seen burning earlier this week on the Navajo Nation in New Mexico, has consumed more than…

June 19, 2014

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Long Hollow Dam completion celebrated

Reservoir will provide irrigation for Dryside

June 19, 2014

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Veterans groups seek sponsors, volunteers for event

“This one day will provide showers, haircuts, food, clothing, medical and mental attention, social services, legal assistance, job and housing…

June 19, 2014

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Pound pets featured on wine labels for charity

Bottles will make debut at Pet Expo

June 19, 2014

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Gas prices climbing in Durango

Local tourism industry unaffected, official says

June 19, 2014

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$760,000 for nontaxable land coming our way

Udall, Bennet stress the need for long-term funding solution

June 19, 2014

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Dayplanner Friday

Opening reception, “Northern Argentina,” a photo exhibit by MaryAnne Nelson, 5-8 p.m., Open Shutter Gallery Red Room, 735 Main Ave.,…

June 18, 2014

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Teach them to fish

Manna’s new training facility opens, aims to impart skills for restaurant work

June 18, 2014

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The Blotter

Wednesday 7:01 p.m. A suspicious homeless man possibly was smoking marijuana outside of Franciscoâ€™s, 600 Main Ave. 7:49 p.m. A…

June 18, 2014

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Eye on the ball

Ty Martinez, 11, runs from second base to home plate during the Colorado Rockies Baseball Skills Challenge.

June 18, 2014

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The Blotter

Wednesday 1:06 a.m. Someone reported hearing several gunshots on West Second Avenue and west 33rd Street. 5:22 a.m. A burglary…

June 18, 2014

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LPEA board glows ‘green’

Leadership in hands of newcomers

June 18, 2014

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Durango gay pride festival starts tonight

The fifth annual Four Corners Pride Festival will start tonight and run through Sunday morning.STEVE LEWIS/Durango Herald The gay pride…

June 18, 2014

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Mancos woman killed in motorcycle accident

Victim, 22, loses control, crashes on Highway 160

June 18, 2014

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No play at Lake Nighthorse this year

Update frustrates some residents

June 17, 2014

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LPEA’s search for CEO in progress

Munrodu1-i-syn Mycoff, Fry & Prouse LLC of Conifer was hired to find Munro’s successor. The firm now is interviewing about…

June 17, 2014