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Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017

Durango’s arts funding may take new form

Community Development Department may start place-making grant

By Mary Shinn Herald staff writer

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Two jury trials underway in Durango

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Roughly $300,000 pours into congressional race between Scott Tipton and Diane Mitsch Bush

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Camera shows wildlife using highway underpass east of Durango

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Los Pinos, Upper Pine ambulance crews on call in California

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Environmentalists, San Miguel county sue to protect Gunnison sage grouse

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Village at Wolf Creek appeals decision blocking access

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Miss Hozhoni finds purpose in public health after personal diagnosis

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Capt. Jeff Kuss Memorial to break ground in Smyrna

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La Plata Youth Services

La Plata Youth Services, a nonprofit that serves at-risk youths, has opened in its new location at the former county manager’s house at the La Plata County Fairgrounds.

FLC football

Fort Lewis College defeats Colorado State-Pueblo

FLC football

Fort Lewis College football defeats Colorado State-Pueblo.

Wolfpack Challenge

Mountain Middle School students run an obstacle course Friday during the Wolfpack Challenge fundraiser at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. About 180 sixth- to eighth-graders ran as many laps as they could through the obstacle course in 45 minutes.

FLC men's golf

The Fort Lewis men's golf team competes in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Fall Preview at Hillcrest Golf Club in Durango.

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Take a look back the Durango Herald's top photos of the week.

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Flying with yogurt cup? Airport security is lactose intolerant

Christopher Elliott

The Travel Troubleshooter

If hotel alarm clocks tick you off, you’re not alone

Charles Hakes

What's up in Durango Skies

Explore the constellation Pegasus during autumn months

Reader Poll

To improve school safety, should the Ignacio School District hire a school resource officer or arm teachers?

Related article: Ignacio School District discusses arming staff with guns

IGNACIO – Ignacio School District aims to ramp up school security after the enactment of the Claire Davis School Safety Act in June.

A passionate group of more than 30 community members attended the...

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Man found dead Friday was longtime Bayfield resident, La Plata County Sheriff’s Office deputy

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