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The world religions meet in Sangre de Cristo Mountains
looks at spiritual attraction of remote Crestone
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Dems stop renewable-energy rollback
GOP suggest implementation ‘timeout’ of previous mandates
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Long Hollow filling up
Water, now several feet deep, sits behind Long Hollow Dam on Monday south of Redmesa. The dam, dedicated in October 2014, is adjacent to La Plata Highway (Colorado Highway 140),…
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The San Juan National Forest will host an informational meeting, titled “Meet the Beetles,” from 6 to 8 p.m. March 17 in the Vallecito Room of the Fort Lewis College…
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The Blotter
MonDAY 1:08 a.m. A man at Detox of La Plata County was being belligerent and demanding his medications. SunDAY 12:33 a.m. A caller reported two women speaking loudly and the…
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Dayplanner Tuesday
Great Decisions discussion group meeting, 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. Workplace Health &…
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Seedling workshops for public
Ashton Hargrave, a forester with the U.S. Forest Service, measures a seeding tree after it was planted in the Missionary Ridge Fire burn area on Missionary Ridge. Two workshops will…
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Sustainability summit at FLC
Cosponsors are the Water Justice Project and the Campus Sustainability Council. The event brings together students, FLC faculty and staff members and community residents. Among speakers will be La Plata…
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Science of snow explained
Chris Landry, director of the Silverton-based Center for Snow & Avalanche Studies, hands a snow sample for weight measuring to field assistant Andrew Temple. Several layers of dust are apparent…
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DHS students advance in business contest
Abby Scott, Jenna Engelken, Mason Stetler and Jared Webster will be going to the conference sponsored by DECA, which stands for Delta Epsilon Chi and Distributive Education Clubs of America.…
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Red Mountain Pass closed
A snowplow blocks traffic Monday at Coal Bank Pass for avalanche work.Josh Stephenson/Durango Herald A reopening time has not been set, said Nancy Shanks, CDOT spokeswoman in Durango. Crews will…
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Durangoan disqualified from design competition
Ellen’s Design Challenge finalists Katie Stout, left, and Tim McClellan, center, speak to Ellen DeGeneres before the last round of competition on HGTV’s popular furniture design series Monday night. McClellan,…
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A fine line between skiing and golf
“It’s nice just to be out,” said Shawn Russell, who stretched his legs with some cross country skiing Saturday afternoon at Hillcrest Golf Club. Golf may soon be the activity…
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Dayplanner Monday
Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County, 2750 Main Ave., $5, 259-0385. IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program will help people file…
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The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen will meet at 7 p.m. March 12 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Guests are welcome. TJ Holmes will present information…
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Arc of Styrofoam
The “Arc of History” is flanked by two miniature replicas Saturday at the U.S. Highway 160/550 intersection. The two sculptures are made of Styrofoam and measure a few feet across.…
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The Buchanans wish to invite family and friends to a celebration of Olivia Buchanan at 3 p.m. March 8 at the Kendall Mountain Recreation Center in Silverton. Participants are asked…
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Dayplanner Sunday
Irish music jam session, 12:30 p.m., Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave., 403-1200, www.theirishembassypub.com. Jazz church (experienced musician drop-in session), 6 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave., 247-5440, www.derailedpourhouse.com.…
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Native American alumni speak to students
Fort Lewis College students share advice and experiences