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April 23, 2015

Thursday 2:26 a.m. An intoxicated man was harassing patrons at a tavern in the 500 block of East Eighth Avenue. Wednesday 12:57 p.m. A caller has seen a suspicious-looking vehicle…

Rappel Fire halted at a quarter-acre
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Rappel Fire halted at a quarter-acre

April 23, 2015

A firefighting crew from the Pagosa District hiked in for mop-up and monitoring duty, while the Columbine District Wildfire Module crew that halted the wildfire hiked out, U.S. Forest Service…

In search of Condor N8
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In search of Condor N8

April 22, 2015

Following an extraordinary area sighting of North America’s largest and one of the most endangered birds, the pursuit becomes irresistible

Yummy for tummy fundraiser
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Yummy for tummy fundraiser

April 22, 2015

The Durango High School Interact Club hosted its annual International Cuisine Dinner and Silent Auction on Wednesday evening at the Powerhouse Science Center. Proceeds from the event will help fund…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

April 22, 2015

Native Roots Garden Center will host a free class on Landscape Design Concepts at noon Saturday at 26266 U.S. Highway 160. Participants will learn the basics of landscape design, including…

Dayplanner Thursday
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Dayplanner Thursday

April 22, 2015

Durango High Noon Rotary meeting, noon, DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio, www.durangohighnoonrotary.com. Kiwanis Club of Durango meeting, noon, Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. “Shamanic Journeying” with Stacey…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

April 22, 2015

Wednesday 12:07 a.m. Homeless people were going through trash at a business in the 1100 block of Camino del Rio. Tuesday 9:00 a.m. A man was camping in the shrubbery…

Brookie takes mayor’s gavel
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Brookie takes mayor’s gavel

April 21, 2015

Brookie Housing and visioning plans for north Main Avenue topped Brookie’s list of priorities in his short address. “We can make these things better; 30 years from now, I hope…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

April 21, 2015

“Youth and Stress, How to Help Your Youth Build Stress Resilience Skills,” a free parent talk by parent/youth coach Liza Tregillus will take place from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday…

Bennet seeks to reform pot-business taxes
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Bennet seeks to reform pot-business taxes

April 21, 2015

Bennet Under the current federal tax code, businesses that sell Schedule I or Schedule II substances – as defined by the Controlled Substances Act – are prohibited from receiving tax…

Dayplanner Wednesday
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Dayplanner Wednesday

April 21, 2015

Kiwanis of the Narrow Gauge meeting, 6:45-7:30 a.m., Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave., 375-0079. Daybreak Rotary Club meeting, 7 a.m., Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave., 749-6332. Sunrise…

The road to Jimmy Newton’s memory
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The road to Jimmy Newton’s memory

April 21, 2015

Family and friends of Jimmy R. Newton Jr. and other well-wishers attended the dedication of Jimmy R. Newton Jr. Memorial Road on Tuesday. Newton, the youngest chairman of the Southern…