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Pipeline company plans noise mitigation measures
Pipeline company plans mitigation measures at pump station
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Briefs
PTSD patients sue state over marijuana decision Five PTSD patients filed a suit Thursday in Denver District Court challenging a July decision by the Colorado Board of Health not to…
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Young eagles are spreading their wings
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Inmates help restore wilderness
DENVER – A piece of Colorado’s Eagles Nest Wilderness has been restored to its historic condition because of the hard work of 18 prison inmates. The group removed an ugly…
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Gold King Mine spill captures attention of world’s media
The New York Times on Aug. 11 featured full-page coverage of the Gold King Mine spill into the Animas River, including Durango Herald photographer Jerry McBride’s shot of three kayakers…
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Dispute mires Hampson case
The proceedings for post-conviction relief from a man serving a 25-year prison term for murder barely inched forward this week. Luther Hampson, 30, of Dolores, has filed a motion arguing…
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Court briefs
Man gets 30 days on gun charge Out of custody on a $500 bond, Maurice Nat, 23, of Cortez was sentenced to 30 days in jail with credit for time…
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Minor injuries in crash
Cortez firefighters check out a flipped pickup truck and trailer at Road M and U.S. 491 Wednesday afternoon. A small southbound pickup on U.S. 491 turned left in front of…
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Attorneys general hear account of Gold King Mine spill
Prosecutors learn about complexities of cleaning mines
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Coal industry attacks federal royalty plan
Environmentalists, miners clash in listening session