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Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017

Bill introduced to reform hard-rock mining laws

General Mining Law allows companies to extract minerals with little liability

By Mia Rupani Staff writer

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Prep Spotlight: No. 45 shines on Bayfield quarterback Hayden Farmer

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E-bike trial begins on Animas River Trail

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Durango-La Plata County Airport expanding parking lots ahead of holidays

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Rabbit Show

An American Rabit Breeders Association Show was held at the La Plata County Fairgrounds on Saturday drawing about 100 entries.

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Whitewater Park ceremony

A dedication ceremony was held Thursday for the Whitewater Park and Kiwanis Pavilion in Durango.

Car wash crash

A single vehicle barreled into oncoming traffic and hit a tree Tuesday in Durango.

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Rosa Sabido marks 100 days in sanctuary

The Mancos community gathered Sunday night for a vigil to recognize Cortez resident Rosa Sabido's 100 days spent in sanctuary in a Mancos church.

Ryan Finnigan

Ryan Finnigan, a Durango designer, builder and inventor, has created some interesting robots.

Uranium documentary

FLC Student's documentary examines Durango's history with uranium.

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How to survive a marathon airline flight

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Bethany Quimby rises to the top at Colorado State Fair

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An American in Spain

The art of compact living and the romance of history high in the Pyrenees

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Do you support the district attorney bringing more criminal cases to jury trial and increasing community participation in the justice system?

Related article: DA Christian Champagne increases amount of cases taken to trial

During his first seven months in office, District Attorney Christian Champagne has made it a priority to take more cases to trial – making good on a campaign promise to give the community a greater role in...

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