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Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019

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High-altitude grazing a high risk for cattle

Disease can cause heart failure for animals not adapted to elevation

By Jonathan Romeo County & environment reporter

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State law aims to increase accountability in effort to boost literacy

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Los Pinos hires former Durango captain to start volunteer program

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Fort Lewis College awarded $2 million in free consulting services

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Charly Minkler announces candidacy for La Plata County commissioner

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Durango resident will serve as general counsel to Fort Lewis College

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Movies playing in Durango Sept. 20-26

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Simple tweak to radar could improve weather forecasting in region

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Durango High softball

Durango High School softballl takes on Montezuma-Cortez High School on Tuesday at DHS.

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Fort Lewis Football

Fort Lewis College football takes on Dixie State University on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field in the home opener for the Skyhawks.

Rosie the Riveter Rose Garden

Durango Mayor Melissa Youssef, left, and La Plata County County Commissioner Julie Westendorff
sing the "Rosie the Riveter" song during a dedication ceremony
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Hemp research

Hemp research at the Colorado State University’s Southwestern Colorado Research Center in Yellow Jacket Colo.

Fort Lewis College Volleyball

Fort Lewis College volleyball takes on Western New Mexico University on Thursday night during the Fort Lewis College Skyhawks Volleyball Classic.

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La Plata County 4-H members shine at Colorado State Fair

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New ADU names make an initial appearance

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