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Vallecito Dam managers ‘conquered’ historic spring snowmelt

Reservoir is near full capacity after drop in runoff

By Shannon Mullane Herald Staff Writer

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Restaurateur’s real estate firm files bankruptcy

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Rare trout will be protected in Southwest Colorado creek

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Court revives lawsuit over Colorado’s limits on taxes

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Redwine defense lawyer arrested in connection with assault

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Durango students resurrect solar car for Texas race

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Heat wave may be receding in Southwest Colorado

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Two motorcyclists rescued after overnight search north of Durango

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Author, nonprofit founder shares the wisdom of weeds

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Homeless camping

City officials track down illegal campsites throughout Durango.

"For Good" from Wicked

American Tunnel

EPA starts drilling down to the American Tunnel.

Mountain Archery Festival

Archers compete in the gruling Mountain Archery Festival on Saturday at Purgatory Resort.

FLC 2005 men's soccer champs

Photos of the 2005 Fort Lewis College men's Division II National Championship team

Fourth of July parade in Durango

Durango celebrates the Fourth of July with a parade on Main Avenue.

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Greg Felsen

From the Extension Office

La Plata County Fair to feature 4-H members’ bright futures

Mike Smedley

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Pine or Los Pinos name is well rooted in history

Mark Pearson

Thinking Green

Energy dominance comes to Colorado

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Should a float displaying the Confederate flag be allowed at future Fourth of July parades in Bayfield?

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Redwine defense lawyer arrested in connection with assault

Two motorcyclists rescued after overnight search north of Durango

Sheriff’s Office investigating Friday night shooting

Change on the horizon for Durango water rates

Bayfield family mourns son who died of ‘broken heart’

Author, nonprofit founder shares the wisdom of weeds

Bayfield-area girl found dead after apparent ATV crash near Lemon Reservoir

Restaurateur’s real estate firm files bankruptcy

Pine or Los Pinos name is well rooted in history

Fire west of Monticello at 145 acres

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