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Homicide suspect pleads not guilty in collision

Two killed in fiery Road G collision

May 7, 2015

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Lawmakers call it a wrap

Last-session rush includes elected officials’ pay, tougher DUI penalty, lands bill

May 7, 2015

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School testing bill is OK’d

Ninth-grade tests survive cut in testing

May 7, 2015

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Dove Creek man charged in murder

Woman apparently killed over TV

May 7, 2015

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Water attorney tapped for river study

Review would flush out risks to water rights

May 7, 2015

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911 dispatcher helps birth baby

Mother of two knew she had to keep caller calm

May 7, 2015

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The working life

Career Day gives students a sampling of occupational options

May 6, 2015

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Your Colo. tax refunds could disappear

Republicans say bill is subverting state constitution

May 6, 2015

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Passing grade for student testing?

State lawmakers hopeful they have reached compromise

May 6, 2015

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Rep. Tipton pushes for clarity on grazing on national land

Rules balance needs of bighorn and domestic sheep

May 6, 2015

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Dolores interviews two principal candidates

On Monday, Charles Tracy met with students and teachers. Tracy worked his way up from a classroom teacher to the…

May 6, 2015

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Reader spots funnel cloud in La Plata County

Herald reader Anthony Lopez photographed this funnel cloud forming south of Durango mid-morning Tuesday. Meteorologist Joe Ramey with the Grand…

May 6, 2015

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County plans fire ban update

Restriction on burn barrels would end

May 6, 2015

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Dove Creek man charged with girlfriend’s murder

Autopsy reveals woman was strangled

May 6, 2015

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College ranks high based on success of alumni

The report, released last week, details how alumni fare economically after graduation. The report, “Beyond College Rankings: A Value-Added Approach…

May 6, 2015

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County posting Share the Road signs

Montezuma County has installed a dozen of these signs to remind drivers of the new ordinance that allows off-highway vehicles…

May 6, 2015

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Boaters gain access to river

New put-in point is off Colo. 145

May 6, 2015

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Goose museum to host open house

Museum seeks volunteers

May 6, 2015

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Lineup for River Festival is announced

June 6 concert features heavy dose of funk, soul, alt-country and Gypsy rock

May 6, 2015

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Is it a tornado sighting?

Weather service says ...

May 5, 2015

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Back in business

Crowd helps open renovated Ute Mountain Indian Trading Company

May 5, 2015

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Guest Columnist Mancos Valley Resources reports busy year

A large group poses for the camera during the Montezuma School to Farm Project's third annual Spring Hoedown.Courtesy Photo On…

May 5, 2015

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County office posting Share the Road signs

Montezuma County has installed a dozen of these signs to remind drivers of the new ordinance that allows off-highway vehicles…

May 5, 2015

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Town seeks public input on animals

The Town of Mancos will host two public meetings aimed at getting input from town residents on allowing farm animals…

May 5, 2015