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Isidore, an air-scent trained search and rescue dog, comes back to her owner, Jon Bonnette, after finding a person. She bites on a glove that hangs from Bonnette’s belt to alert him of a find.

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald

Jon Bonnette works with his dog, Isidore, left, trained in air-scent search and rescue, and Raaz, trained in human remains detection, Tuesday during a search and rescue training exercise near Flora Vista.

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file

Rocco Fuschetto, Ignacio School District superintendent, supports a federal bill proposing a nationwide Native American language resource center. The district teaches Ute language classes in partnership with the Southern Ute Indian Tribe.

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Courtesy of Stephanie Celeste Faumui

Stephanie Celeste Faumui was shot in a shoulder at the 8th Avenue Tavern after a gunman opened fire, apparently at random, on Jan. 29. A judge this week found probable cause to allow prosecutors to try Michael Quirova, 27, on seven counts of attempted murder in connection with the shooting.

Shannon Mullane/Durango Herald file

Two people were shot and injured at the 8th Avenue Tavern on Jan. 29 in Durango. Michael Quirova was arrested and charged in connection with the shooting.

Courtesy of Farmington Electric Utility System

The Farmington Electric Utility System launched a contest to design the car wrap for a new electric car.

Associated Press file

The New Mexico Public Education Department is allowing school districts to decide whether to require state testing.