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Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017

Hundreds support 100 percent renewable energy petition in Durango

Advocates urge conversation between city council and LPEA

By Mary Shinn Herald staff writer

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Photo: Officer honored for saving baby

High School Sports

Prep Spotlight: Manasseh Brockus the man in the middle for Durango football

Local News

Few show up to comment on La Plata County’s 2018 budget

Local News

Bennet introduces bill to offer public option on Obamacare exchanges

Food

Farmer’s Market Profile: Carrots are all-stars at Banga’s Farm

Local News

EPA updates on its work since Silverton Superfund declared

Local News

Forum to discuss Nov. 7 ballot issues will be held Thursday

Local News

Food hub to distribute produce to low-income residents in Southwest Colorado

Videos & Photos

BHS soccer makes playoffs

Do you look presidential? Send us your photos

Just in time for Halloween – and because it’s fun – The Durango Herald will showcase readers’ presidential look-alike photos this month.

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.

Columns

Mike Smedley

Action Line

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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Sheriff’s deputy in Bayfield resigned days before he was found dead

Two jury trials underway in Durango

Camera shows wildlife using highway underpass east of Durango

Proposed New Mexico science standards omit global warming

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

Village at Wolf Creek appeals decision blocking access

Durango’s arts funding may take new form

Food hub to distribute produce to low-income residents in Southwest Colorado

CDOT to begin work on U.S. 160 and Colorado 145

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