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The Blotter, Aug. 8-15

Durango Police Department Aug. 8 3:38 p.m. A man was arrested at Dunkin’ Donuts, 1254 Escalante Drive for taking money…

August 15, 2025

Things to know about the indictment against the New Orleans mayor

FILE – New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell speaks at the police headquarters in New Orleans, Feb. 2, 2022. (Chris Granger/The…

August 15, 2025

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Marginal gas wells to be plugged throughout Colorado

State grant will reimburse operators for costs

August 15, 2025

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Hunter Goodman homers in the Rockies’ 4-3 victory over the Diamondbacks

Colorado Rockies' Orlando Arcia, front, hugs Hunter Goodman as he returns to the dugout after hitting a solo home run…

August 15, 2025

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Fast-growing Blue Ridge Fire breaks out south of Vallecito

Forest Lakes subdivision placed on evacuation, pre-evacuation notices

August 15, 2025

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Victims file class action lawsuit against jail commander accused of viewing strip-search videos

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office also named as defendant

August 15, 2025

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$21.5 million worth of oil leases around Durango subject to foreclosure

Gas company failed to pay off debt to Texas-based real estate group

August 15, 2025

New Mexico

Arizona, Nevada and Mexico get less Colorado River water for a third year

States are working to reach agreement by next year on new long-term rules

August 15, 2025

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Train collides with vehicle in Denmark, killing one person and injuring about 20 others

Danish police guide people who were involved in a passenger train derailment at the village of Bjerndrup between Kliplev and…

August 15, 2025

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Durango downtown ambassadors point the way

2025 marks the 10th season of the program

August 15, 2025

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Speeding remains persistent problem on Animas View Drive in Durango

City orders signage, lighting to draw attention to speed cushions

August 14, 2025

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EPA activity releases sediment from Bonita Peak mine into Animas River tributary

Impacts were minimal, no adverse effects to water quality observed

August 14, 2025

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Drinkmate recalls over 100,000 carbonation bottles due to explosion risk

This photo released by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, shows recalled Drinkmate 1L Carbonation…

August 14, 2025

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Browns rookie QB Shedeur Sanders sidelined with oblique injury, unlikely to play against Eagles

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders watches during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers…

August 14, 2025

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All Oak Fire evacuation orders lifted Wednesday west of Pagosa Springs

No homes lost; about 100 firefighters remain on scene

August 14, 2025

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With a fire just over the mountains, officials hold meeting in Rico

Without downplaying the fire, officials display their confidence in managing the flames

August 14, 2025

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Vehicle mysteriously appears on Colorado Trail near Durango

Driver, accused of DUI, rolled truck onto path; removal poses a challenge

August 13, 2025

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The early bird gets the… fish?

Anglers should plan to fish in the morning when waters are cool to help heat-fatigued trout

August 13, 2025

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Noodles & Co.: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

BROOMFIELD, Colo. (AP) — BROOMFIELD, Colo. (AP) — Noodles & Co. (NDLS) on Wednesday reported a loss of $17.6 million…

August 13, 2025

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Cardinals’ Willson Contreras out of lineup with foot injury after being hit by pitch

St. Louis Cardinals' Willson Contreras celebrates after hitting an RBI single during the fifth inning of a baseball game against…

August 13, 2025

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Durango-La Plata County Airport unveils new expansion

Newly-built wing marks end of first phase of airport’s evolution

August 13, 2025

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Corporate America is destroying small business

Recently in Letters to the Editor (Herald, Aug. 8), a gentlemen mentioned national corporate chains versus small locally owned businesses.…

August 13, 2025

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Browns All-Pro DE Myles Garrett ticketed after police say he drove 100 mph in Cleveland suburb

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett speaks during a news conference before practice at the team's NFL football training camp…

August 13, 2025

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Typhoon Podul brings no major damage as it crosses Taiwan and heads for China

In this image made from video released by Taitung County Government, strong waves and heavy rain pound the Sansiiantai tourist…

August 13, 2025