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Air quality group to hold meeting on methane
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Air quality group to hold meeting on methane

April 9, 2015

“The forum will provide stakeholders and the public with details about methane-related research conducted in the San Juan Basin and an update on newer research,” said Richard Goodyear, air quality…

Valley in brief
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Valley in brief

April 9, 2015

The third, fourth and fifth-grade students at Ignacio Elementary School, along with help from the community, are creating custom-made clay bowls for the Empty Bowls fundraiser taking place at the…

You’re grand, friend!
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You’re grand, friend!

April 9, 2015

Monday was 'Grandfriend Day' at Bayfield Elementary School. Lots of grandparents, family friends, and other family members came to the primary school to share their love of reading with students.…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

April 9, 2015

Thursday 2:25 a.m. A resident in the 1000 block of East Fourth Avenue reported that an unknown man was standing in the front yard. 3:57 a.m. An arrest was made…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

April 9, 2015

The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners is seeking interested members of the community to apply for vacancies on the Lodging Tax Panel. This panel administers the tourism fund…

What a bummer
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What a bummer

April 9, 2015

Mitchell Lillard successfully unlocked his truck after discovering the keys were locked inside his car Thursday afternoon at Schneider Park.Steve Lewis/Durango Herald

Basics win vote
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Basics win vote

April 9, 2015

Personality, canvassing may have won race

Eureka! Backcountry roads opening
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Eureka! Backcountry roads opening

April 9, 2015

The Eureka Campground northeast of Silverton isn’t open yet, but many of the roads above it already are. “We just had a very low snowfall this year,” said Pam Welty…

Dayplanner Friday
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Dayplanner Friday

April 8, 2015

Durango Early Bird Toastmasters meeting, improve communication, presentation and leadership skills, 7-8:30 a.m., Holiday Inn, 21636 U.S. Highway 160 West, September-May, 769-7615, [email protected], www.earlybirdtoastmasters.org. Citizens Health Advisory Council Monthly Meeting,…

Actor Carradine pays fine for crash
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Actor Carradine pays fine for crash

April 8, 2015

CSP spokesman Sgt. Rob Madden said Carradine, 61, mailed a $169.50 payment to the Department of Revenue after he was ticketed for colliding with a semi-trailer on Colorado Highway 145…

Prescribed burn planned near Turkey Springs
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Prescribed burn planned near Turkey Springs

April 8, 2015

U.S. Forest Service wildland fire fighters monitor the progress of a prescribed burn last fall in the Sauls Creek area east of Bayfield.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald file photo The Pagosa Ranger…

Lining up at the post office
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Lining up at the post office

April 8, 2015

U.S. Postal Service regional maintenance technician Keith McGuire repaints lines Wednesday in the parking lot of the Durango Post Office.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald

The Blotter
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The Blotter

April 7, 2015

Wednesday 2:41 a.m. A woman taken to Detox of La Plata County was arrested for disorderly conduct when she became uncooperative. 3:01 a.m. A 33-year-old man, unconscious and not breathing…

Local Briefs
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Local Briefs

April 7, 2015

Native Roots Garden Center will host a free class on the new Tower Garden Aeroponic system for home gardeners at noon Saturday at 26266 U.S. Highway 160. Participants will learn…