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Vaccination rules strengthened in Colorado
Parents asked to reaffirm opt-out decision regularly
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La Plata Electric Association’s 2015 director-election process experienced unanticipated issues when LPEA learned that some of the election materials were mailed without ballots in District 4 and with the incorrect…
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Dayplanner Thursday
Durango High Noon Rotary Club meeting, noon, DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio, www.durangohighnoonrotary.com. Kiwanis Club of Durango meeting, noon, Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Line dancing, 1:30-4…
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The Blotter
Wednesday 12:05 a.m. Someone hanging out in Schneider Park, 950 Roosa Avenue, got a verbal warning. 1:32 a.m. A caller reported loud noise, maybe a chain saw, in the 2800…
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Mountain graffiti along Hwy. 550 alarms sheriff
Vandalism plays off numeral ‘3’ and letter ‘X’
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Wheelchair logo is active at Durango schools
Students at Durango High School proposed a more active logo to depict disability. The new logo will be installed in school district parking lots May 12. The city of Durango…
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Two injured in vehicle crashes
John Anthony Vigliano III, eastbound on U.S. Highway 160 about 9 a.m. Wednesday in a blue 2012 Mustang convertible, veered across the westbound lane of U.S. Highway 160 just east…
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Accidents prompt changes at Sawyer Drive intersection
The intersection had seen an increase in serious vehicle collisions causing injury, said Karola Hanks, fire marshal for the Durango Fire Protection District. The intersection is near Durango Mall, Durango…
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Town, CDOT seeking input on improving U.S. 160
Slim lanes, medians and bike paths suggested as feasible options
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Keeping Durango spick-and-span
Greg Alsum, back, operating a front-end loader, said spring cleanup is behind schedule because of a shortage of workers. Alsum said the city’s Street Division now has an extra crew…
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‘My heart was broken,’ Himalayan owner says
Nepal native Karma Bhotia is witnessing Kathmandu carnage firsthand
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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. Durango Daybreak Rotary Club meeting, 7 a.m., Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave., 749-6332.…
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The Blotter
Tuesday 5:47 a.m. A person at a hotel in the 500 block of Camino del Rio requested that an officer stand by for an unknown reason. Monday 9:58 a.m. A…
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Fish in the Animas aren’t going hungry
Recent study confirms that Durango’s river is home to a diverse variety of bugs
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Verizon Wireless will waive charges on Nepalese calls
In addition, Verizon will waive charges for calls, text messages or multimedia messages sent from Nepalese numbers to Verizon customers located in the United States. Verizon also will allow customers…
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The Durango-La Plata County Airport will conduct a full-scale disaster drill Thursday. Beginning at 9 a.m., emergency responders from the airport and the surrounding area will respond to a simulated…
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Local law enforcement looks to adopt body cameras
Agencies are testing technology and wading through the issues
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La Plata Electric Association sends election packages without ballots
Issue confined to District 4 customers
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Big Picture High School senior wins big scholarship
Jazmyne Davis has eye on medicine major
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Dayplanner Tuesday
2015 Great Decision discussion on “Brazil’s Metamorphosis,” 11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. DeColores Civitan Club meeting, noon, call Lon Erwin at 247-1019 for location. Rotary…