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Reducing their carbon footprints
Kristi Streiffert, center, and her husband, Thomas Streiffert, prepare to mount their bikes during Bike To Work Day in front of the Steaming Bean Coffee Co. on Main Avenue, where…
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CDOT gears up for underpass work on 160 west of Bayfield
PHOTO BY CAROLE MCWILLIAMS<br><br>Colorado Department of Transportation is working on a wildlife underpass project on U.S. Highway 160 between Bayfield and Durango. The project has a $6.5 million budget, according…
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Durango city councilors discuss raises
The councilors floated the idea of increasing salaries for councilors from $6,000 per year to about $10,000. The mayor’s salary would increase from $9,000 per year to $15,000. The raise…
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Cycling fashion plates
Amber Blake, the director of transportation and sustainability, emcees the Clean Commute Community Forum & Fashion Show on Tuesday at Carver Brewing Co. In back are Willa Vaughan, left, and…
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Fundraiser set for drowning victim
Money to be used to transport body from Silverton area
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CDOT starts work on wildlife underpass
State hopes $6.5M structure will reduce collisions
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Birth-control advocates make point with mock bake sale
Legislators blocked $5M effort to expand statewide program
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Keeping everything in balance
Kids really do rock at least at Kids Rock Climbing Camp held by the Durango Rock Lounge for 6- to 12-year-old kids. The little climbers took a break from the…
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Dayplanner Wednesday
Kiwanis of the Narrow Gauge meeting, 6:45-7:30 a.m., Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave., 375-0079. Clean Commute Week: Bike to Work Day, 7-9 a.m., Mercy Regional Medical Center and on…
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Local First will host a Be Local Book coupon exchange at the Green Drinks meeting at 5 p.m. Thursday at Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave. Participants are invited to…
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Colorado GOP plagued by infighting
Prosecutors contacted over attempt to oust state chairman
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Ellen Roberts won’t seek U.S. Senate
Durango state senator not ready to spend time on fundraising
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Ignacio youths can get free meals this summer
Federal program aims to help in rural areas
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The Blotter
Monday 1:18 a.m. Someone was screaming about having blood on his hands in the 300 block of East Eighth Avenue. Police made an arrest. Sunday 9:15 p.m. Two drunken women…
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Feds grant local electric co-ops more control
Tri-State could appeal decision favorable to renewables
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Ignacio man gets 12 years for bank robbery
Neihart held up Wells Fargo branch in Farmington
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Website allows pot comparison shopping
Legalization drives down all prices, legal or illegal
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Backcountry Experience and Osprey Packs will host a launch party for RootsRated, Durango’s new online guide to outdoor recreation, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Backcountry Experience, 1205 Camino…
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Dayplanner Tuesday
Master’s Men Ministries of Colorado meeting, 6:30 a.m., DoubleTree Hotel Lounge, 501 Camino del Rio, 749-2888. DeColores Civitan Club meeting, noon, call Lon Erwin at 247-1019 for location. Clean Commute…
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Keeping downtown Durango beautiful
Emily Wickes, left, and Maleigha Glasco water and provide nutrients to the 101 flower barrels in downtown Durango. A youth crew, which includes Victoria Reeve, spends several hours watering barrels…
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Community college dean to step down
Jones led Southwest Colorado Community College since 2013